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Originally conceived and inspired by the unrelenting spirit of grind, AMDBL fuses dark melody and brooding insight to deliver an onslaught of uncompromising atmospheric composition; creating a unique blend of extreme themes and influences.

Oracle
A Million Dead Birds Laughing Lyrics

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Who said it would take so many heathens to make a candle?
Just so they could see the flame make it way down a severed spine
Swine
Be terror with a razor implanted sideways in that split
Terror wrist
And just wait until you see the darkness under the diamond
Invent an island and see whether it sinks or floats on a bed of fire
Isolate the waves and be remade into anothers saviour

Death is impenetrable poison sewn onto the inside of the eyeball
Now that's incentive

I've always been excited at why so many humans can be contaminated by another's nightmare
Is that still providence or is the bitch just industry
Bleet bleet
The sheep sleep peacefully in their character corrective pasture, solemnly blamed but still honoured with and without my knowledge

Now wasn't that a simple symbolic gesture of sanity?

They're all innocent and lame
But when they summon the snake all their heads will be taken
Fiends

Exiled by violence
The aliens reanimate their kings

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of A Million Dead Birds Laughing's song Oracle seem dark and cryptic, leaving behind a trail of thought that needs meticulous interpretation. It seems like the lyrics are talking about the realization of an individual who has reached a certain level of enlightenment, seeing the world for what it is - a vicious circle of heathens and fiends, which is ruled by the darkness of death. The opening lines of the song talk about the birth of light from the darkness that combines with the severed spine of the heathens, indicating the continuous struggle between light and darkness.

Further, the lyrics mention the invention of an island, which can either sink or float on a bed of fire, giving a hint that it's all about survival - either you survive or get burned to ashes. The lyrics also talk about the poison of death that is sewn inside the eyeball, almost impossible to overcome, which propels one to take action towards enlightenment. The lyrics seem to be urging people to dig deep and find their inner strength to comprehend the reality that is both beautiful and dreadful at the same time. The chorus "they're all innocent and lame, but when they summon the snake, all their heads will be taken" seems to suggest that despite the innocent and lackadaisical nature of people, they should be careful in summoning the inevitable snake, for they'll only invite violence and reprisal.

Line by Line Meaning

Who said it would take so many heathens to make a candle?
Questioning the beliefs of society and how they came to be

Just so they could see the flame make it way down a severed spine
The willingness of people to do gruesome things for mere entertainment

Swine
A derogatory term used to describe disgusting individuals

Be terror with a razor implanted sideways in that split
The fear that comes with violence and trauma inflicted on others

Terror wrist
The ability to cause harm and terror with one's own hand

And just wait until you see the darkness under the diamond
The hidden reality beneath the surface

Invent an island and see whether it sinks or floats on a bed of fire
The idea of creating something new and testing its success or failure

Isolate the waves and be remade into anothers saviour
The possibility of reinventing oneself for the purpose of helping others

Death is impenetrable poison sewn onto the inside of the eyeball
A macabre description of how death can come upon anyone

Now that's incentive
A cynical remark about how mortality can be a motivator

I've always been excited at why so many humans can be contaminated by another's nightmare
Curiosity about how trauma can be transferred between people

Is that still providence or is the bitch just industry
Questioning the existence of fate and the impact of external forces on one's life

Bleet bleet
A sarcastic imitation of sheep's bleating, symbolizing how people blindly follow others

The sheep sleep peacefully in their character corrective pasture, solemnly blamed but still honoured with and without my knowledge
The manipulation of people to conform to societal norms while being vilified for doing so

Now wasn't that a simple symbolic gesture of sanity?
A sarcastic remark questioning whether anything in this world makes sense

They're all innocent and lame
A dismissive remark about the perceived weakness of others

But when they summon the snake all their heads will be taken
A warning of how dangerous it can be to awaken primal instincts

Fiends
A derogatory term for people who engage in violent or depraved acts

Exiled by violence
Being banished from society due to one's actions

The aliens reanimate their kings
Speculation about extraterrestrial beings having the power to bring back the dead

Contributed by Sadie T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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