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Thy Kingdom Won't Come
Agathocles Lyrics
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Manipulated children turned into bombs
Suicide commandos for what cause?
'coz thy kingdom will not come!
The lyrics in Agathocles's song "Thy Kingdom Won't Come" are criticizing religious extremism and the dangerous consequences it can have. The first line refers to the "brainwashing" that can occur with fanaticism, meaning that individuals have been convinced to follow a certain religious belief blindly without their own independent thought. The second line references the use of children as suicide bombers, which is a disturbing and tragic result of such extremism. The third line asks the question of what cause these individuals are fighting for since the end result is typically destructive and anti-human. The final line, "coz thy kingdom will not come," is the culmination of these thoughts in which the singer is asserting that the ultimate goal of religious extremism (typically to usher in a specific religious kingdom) will never be attained because of the destructive actions and the people involved.
Line by Line Meaning
Religious fanatics brainwashed scum
Individuals who are strongly devoted to their religion and have been taught extremist views through coercive methods are wretched beings.
Manipulated children turned into bombs
Innocent young children have been indoctrinated and transformed into lethal explosives.
Suicide commandos for what cause?
Why do these individuals have to self-destruct while carrying out a violent mission?
'coz thy kingdom will not come!
It is because their belief that God's kingdom will not be established through acts of violence and aggression.
Contributed by Cole W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.