Vesnin Ilia - guitar
Andreev Alexander -… Read Full Bio ↴Victoria Perminova - soprano
Vesnin Ilia - guitar
Andreev Alexander - bass
Vesnina Irina - keyboards
Grigoriev Roman - drums
The Snark was formed in late 1996 in Perm-city, by three school friends, as a punk-rock band. At period since 1996-1999 in band played many musicians of the different level and 1998 was a recorded demo under name "For Mirror Dream", sustained in post-punk key. By spring of 1999 we changed the guitar and keys player. In 2000 recording demo from 3 songs in doom/black atmosphere with funereal keys, clear feminine and black male vocals. On length of this time quintet actively acts in Perm and in other cities. In the period since November 2001 till March 2002 we sat in R-Line studio and were recording our first album "…for Demon". From this moment group is renamed on "Act Of God". And in April in the club "Hunter" there was a presentation of an album "…for Demon". The stylistics were changed. Music becomes more rigid and more aggressive. During 1999-2003 there were a lot concerts with such group as "Warhead", "Alkonost", "Atoll Nerat", "Grenouer", "Sinful", "Tintagel", "Miscreant" and many others. In December of 2002 there comes time to part with Dennis "Dan" Chudinov - bass (one of the founders) and have found bass - Alexander Andreev (Groth, Inside Decay, Fermented Corps) and now all vocal perform by Victoria.
Act of God
Act of God Lyrics
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The creator of universe has the right to kill all
Trample the mankind as worms
Oh I feel this spiritual need
Soe people see loving father in him
Non suspecting what lives in hell
Someone can say I believe only in myself
The act of god they will die
Crushed damned unforgiven
We are created for carnage
Paradise blooms when we die
If he has killed his only son
Why do you think he loves you?
The Act of God's "Act of God" song appears to be questioning the concept of a higher power and its role in humanity's suffering. The lyrics suggest that God has the right to take human lives and eradicate mankind, reducing them to nothing more than insects in his eyes. The idea of a cruel, egotistical, and vengeful God is presented through the mention of 'thirsty murder' and the question, "If he has killed his only son, why do you think he loves you?"
However, the song also realizes that not everyone's perception of God is the same. Some view God as a loving father figure, unaware of the wrath that may be looming. Others may believe only in themselves, which presents the question of whether they are better or worse than those who blindly follow a potentially malicious higher power.
The chorus, "The act of god they will die, crushed damned unforgiven" seems to emphasize the idea that no one can escape the wrath of God, and death is an inevitable consequence of his actions. The song also suggests that the ultimate goal of humanity is to reach paradise, which is only achievable through death.
Overall, the lyrics of "Act of God" suggest that humanity's perception of God is flawed, and the necessity of suffering and death raises questions about the nature of a higher power.
Line by Line Meaning
Thursty murder is befitted to god
God has the right to commit murder
The creator of universe has the right to kill all
God is allowed to kill anyone due to his position as the creator of the universe
Trample the mankind as worms
People should be treated with contempt and lower than dirt
Oh I feel this spiritual need
The singer has a spiritual desire to see God commit violent acts
Soe people see loving father in him
Some people believe God is a loving father figure
Non suspecting what lives in hell
Those who believe in God may not realize the dark reality of Hell
Someone can say I believe only in myself
Some people have a self-centered belief system
I cannot say who o them is worse
The singer cannot determine who is worse: those who believe in God or those who believe only in themselves
The act of god they will die
People who are affected by God's destructive acts will die
Crushed damned unforgiven
Those who are destroyed by God will suffer and will not be given forgiveness
We are created for carnage
The purpose of human existence is to create chaos and destruction
Paradise blooms when we die
Death is the only way for people to reach paradise
If he has killed his only son
God is capable of extreme violence and does not hesitate to kill, even his own son
Why do you think he loves you?
Given God's capacity for violence, the singer questions why anyone would believe that God loves them
Contributed by Chase T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.