Salvation
A Tribute to the Plague Lyrics


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Do you really think
As they said
That we were the image
Of holy things

Do as he say
Do as he told
Don't you really want, to save, your soul?

They had judge
They had lied
Now it is our turn
And I'll take what is mine

Now they think, that we wouldn't dare
As they think, that we are scared
But I'll scream for all them to know
The truth pain that a lie can do

The shadow of a smile almost appears
But soon, the misery of one hasn't yet found
As Oneself takes over
Life has gave me sadness as a companion,
And poverty as a guide

They had judge
They had lied




Now I bring the truth
Salvation I'll find

Overall Meaning

The song "Salvation" by A Tribute to the Plague appears to be about rebellion against the oppressive forces of society or religion. The opening lines question whether the band members and those like them were ever really seen as holy or good by those who claimed to hold the moral high ground. Despite this, the next few lines suggest that the singer will follow the instructions given to them by their oppressors in order to "save" their souls. It is not entirely clear if the singer is being sarcastic or serious, but the implication is that they are willing to go through the motions of obedience in order to survive.


However, the second verse indicates that the singer is no longer willing to tolerate being lied to and judged. They are ready to take action and "take what is mine." The rest of the song is filled with a sense of defiance and a desire to tell the truth about the pain that lies can cause. The final line implies that the singer intends to find salvation through their own means, rather than relying on others.


"Salvation" is a song that appears to be about standing up for oneself in the face of what feels like overwhelming opposition. The lyrics are somewhat cryptic, but they suggest that the band was going through a difficult time and seeking to find some sort of liberation. The aggressive tone of the song is contrasted with a few moments of more reflective lyrics, suggesting that the band was trying to process complex emotions.


Line by Line Meaning

Do you really think
Do you truly believe


As they said
Like they claimed


That we were the image
That we portrayed the likeness


Of holy things
Of sacred entities


Do as he say
Obey his commands


Do as he told
Follow his instructions


Don't you really want, to save, your soul?
Do you not desire to rescue your spirit?


They had judge
They had passed judgement


They had lied
They had given false information


Now it is our turn
Now it is our chance


And I'll take what is mine
And I'll claim what rightfully belongs to me


Now they think, that we wouldn't dare
They now believe we lack the courage


As they think, that we are scared
As they think, that we are frightened


But I'll scream for all them to know
But I'll shout for all of them to realize


The truth pain that a lie can do
The agony that falsehood can cause


The shadow of a smile almost appears
A faint smile begins to form


But soon, the misery of one hasn't yet found
But soon, the sadness of one who has not yet been discovered


As Oneself takes over
As my true self takes control


Life has gave me sadness as a companion,
Life has given me grief as a constant companion


And poverty as a guide
And destitution as a roadmap


Now I bring the truth
Now I reveal the truth


Salvation I'll find
I'll discover salvation




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