The band's over-the-top lyrical style and high-pitched (which were based on the vocals of the band The Winter Massacre), Rob Halford meets Udo Dirkschneider -esque vocals, combined with their appearance in official photos, which owes more to modern "scene" fashion and clothing labels such as Atticus, have lead some to dub them as a parody of the classic heavy metal acts they claim to seek to give tribute to. When questioned on this, vocalist Cam Pipes gave the following statement: "Just because we're a bunch of young guys singing about the greatness of heavy metal doesn't mean we're some joke band." .
Interestingly, when performing live, the band dresses far more in the manner you would expect a heavy metal band.
Premonition Of Pain
3 Inches of Blood Lyrics
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a vision of the coming invading force
with haste he goes to the royal hall
the soothsayer alerts the king, the hour is nigh
the kings scoffs, says no, he does not believe
you must be in error, you must be deceived
my lord, they're coming, your people aren't safe
upon deaf ears fall words of fate
you wont believe what this crystal orb does show
and in his dreams he saw
brick by brick...behold
stone by stone...our fate
wall by wall
this castle is set to burn
when the soothsayers riddles is spoken, beware of the answers it holds
i hold the key to what lies beyond
when the soothsayers words make you question, the price will be paid in blood
you wont believe what this crystal orb does show
with no more then a reason to kill
the enemy's approaching from surrounding sides
awaiting for the first strike as catapults are drawn
flaming arrows from the sky, the massacre begins
order turns to chaos, no hope to win
the tyrant is here to take up your throne
he'll take off your head before taking your crown
the mystic, he laughs, you should have listened to me
but now you beg for your life on your knees
on your knees
on your knees
when the soothsayers riddle is spoken, it could hold the outcome of war
I hold the key to what lies beyond
when the soothsayers words speak of bloodshed, just pray that the blood is not yours
you wont believe
the price paid in blood
the price paid in blood
just pray that the blood is not yours
The lyrics of 3 Inches of Blood's song Premonition of Pain describe a soothsayer who warns a king of an impending invasion, only to be dismissed as a fraud. The lyrics describe the frustration of the soothsayer as the king refuses to believe the warning signs, and the eventual consequences that come of it. The soothsayer has a crystal orb that shows what is to come, but no matter what he does or says, the king doesn't believe the impending fate of the kingdom. When the enemy finally comes, chaos ensues, and the king and his people are left defenseless, regretting not having listened to the soothsayer. The lyrics also speak of the soothsayer's warning being in the form of a riddle, one that could hold the outcome of war, and those who disregard it will pay a heavy price in blood.
The lyrics of Premonition of Pain offer a cautionary tale about the dangers of ignoring warning signs, and the consequences of refusing to listen to those who possess knowledge about potential threats. The king's disbelief and pride lead to the downfall of his people, and the song serves as a reminder that arrogance and disregard for the advice of others can lead to disastrous consequences.
Line by Line Meaning
awaken by the terror of a thousand wars
Startled by memories of past fights, and afraid of future ones
a vision of the coming invading force
A clear image of the approaching enemy
with haste he goes to the royal hall
He rushes to the monarch's chamber
the soothsayer alerts the king, the hour is nigh
The prophet warns the ruler that the time has come
the kings scoffs, says no, he does not believe
The monarch disbelieves and disregards the oracle's warning
you must be in error, you must be deceived
You are mistaken and misled
my lord, they're coming, your people aren't safe
My liege, the enemy approaches, your subjects are in danger
upon deaf ears fall words of fate
The prophecy goes unheard and ignored
I hold the key to what lies beyond
I possess vital knowledge of what is to come
you wont believe what this crystal orb does show
This magical sphere reveals unbelievable truths
and in his dreams he saw
He envisioned
brick by brick...behold
Piece by piece, look upon
stone by stone...our fate
Block by block, our destiny
wall by wall
Layer by layer
this castle is set to burn
The fortress will be engulfed in flames
when the soothsayers riddles is spoken, beware of the answers it holds
Be cautious of the secrets hidden within the prophet's cryptic messages
when the soothsayers words make you question, the price will be paid in blood
When the oracle's words cause doubt, there will be a cost of lives lost
with no more then a reason to kill
Motivated only by the desire to murder
the enemy's approaching from surrounding sides
The foe is advancing from all directions
awaiting for the first strike as catapults are drawn
Prepared for the initial attack, as siege engines are readied
flaming arrows from the sky, the massacre begins
The onslaught commences with fiery missiles raining down
order turns to chaos, no hope to win
Structure devolves into pandemonium, with no prospect of victory
the tyrant is here to take up your throne
The oppressor has arrived to claim the seat of power
he'll take off your head before taking your crown
He'll execute you prior to usurping your authority
the mystic, he laughs, you should have listened to me
The seer chuckles, saying he warned you so
but now you beg for your life on your knees
But now you plead for mercy, crouching on the ground
when the soothsayers riddle is spoken, it could hold the outcome of war
The oracle's enigmatic message has the potential to decide the result of the conflict
when the soothsayers words speak of bloodshed, just pray that the blood is not yours
When the prophet warns of violence, hope that you aren't among the casualties
you wont believe
You won't trust
the price paid in blood
The cost expressed in lives lost
just pray that the blood is not yours
Hope that you will not be one of the casualties
Contributed by Elena E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.