Gods
All That I Bleed Lyrics
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Where peace is all around
Beneath the glimmer of color
The shadow of the thorn
With open eyes shining
Through the empty halls around
What once seemed real
Just a shadow in my mind
Say, say where I stand
Beneath the silent wheel
The same dusty road
A heart marble cold
Feeling nothing but contempt
With eyes in search for freedom
Blinded by prejudice
A mind in search of wisdom
Fooled... again
Longing, searching for the truth
Say, say where I stand
I want to know the answer to
What lies beyond this hand
Betray your will
Release these chains that hold me down
Empty gods that stain you life
Guilt remains
Defeat the gods that hold me down
These pantheon walls no longer stand
Lost within yourself
Try to reach for something new
The rose that promised hope
Withered from within
Stop staring at the sky
You are way above at the moon
The song "Gods" by All That I Bleed depicts an inner search for truth and freedom amid illusions and prejudice. The lyrics suggest a journey towards self-discovery where the singer questions their surroundings and their own beliefs. The reference to an "unreal dream" and "shadow of the thorn" creates a sense of ambiguity and uncertainty that permeates throughout the song. The singer seems to be in a constant state of searching and longing for answers which are unclear and elusive. The repetition of the phrase "Longing, searching for the truth/Say, say where I stand" emphasizes the inner turmoil of the singer and the desire to find a sense of purpose and direction.
The second part of the song shifts towards an angrier tone with the line "Betray your will/Release these chains that hold me down." The singer seems to be rebelling against the "empty gods" of society and feeling "nothing but contempt" for the beliefs and values that were imposed on them. The need for breaking free and defeating the "pantheon walls" is a call for self-empowerment and overcoming limitations. The final line "Stop staring at the sky/You are way above at the moon" can be interpreted as a reminder to look beyond the immediate surroundings and seek a higher perspective.
Overall, "Gods" is a poignant and introspective song that speaks to the human condition of seeking meaning and purpose in life, and the struggle to break free from societal constraints and limitations.
Line by Line Meaning
An unreal dream
The situation is surreal and far from reality.
Where peace is all around
There seems to be no chaos or turmoil.
Beneath the glimmer of color
Although things seem bright and colorful, there's still an underlying darkness.
The shadow of the thorn
There is an unavoidable pain that comes with the small joys of life.
With open eyes shining
Even though aware of the troubles, there's still a glimmer of hope.
Through the empty halls around
The surroundings appear lifeless.
What once seemed real
What used to be considered reliable doesn't seem so anymore.
Just a shadow in my mind
The mind's doubts and fears cast an unnecessary shadow over reality.
Longing, searching for the truth
An intense desire to know the true state of things.
Say, say where I stand
Wanting clarity about the self's position in life.
Beneath the silent wheel
Living under the cycle and pressure of life's routine.
The same dusty road
Familiarity and mundanity in life's journey.
A heart marble cold
Emotionally numb, detached, and unfeeling.
Feeling nothing but contempt
There is a strong sense of disdain for the current state of things.
With eyes in search for freedom
Desire to break free from constraints and pursue a better life.
Blinded by prejudice
The mind's false beliefs and preconceptions obstruct the truth.
A mind in search of wisdom
Desire to gain knowledge and understanding of life.
Fooled... again
Deceived repeatedly.
I want to know the answer to
Desire for clarity about a particular question or issue.
What lies beyond this hand
Uncertainty about what lies ahead.
Betray your will
Abandoning one's desires and convictions.
Release these chains that hold me down
Breaking free from the constraints of life.
Empty gods that stain you life
False beliefs and false gods that ruin life.
Guilt remains
Even after acknowledging past mistakes, the guilt persists.
Defeat the gods that hold me down
Overcoming external and internal obstacles that crush one's spirit.
These pantheon walls no longer stand
The religious, societal, and cultural norms no longer hold power.
Lost within yourself
Being unsure about one's identity and purpose.
Try to reach for something new
Trying to find something that brings joy and meaning.
The rose that promised hope
The symbol of hope, that's currently dying.
Withered from within
The emptiness that's causing the joy and hope to wither away.
Stop staring at the sky
Stop focusing on the unachievable and elevate yourself to achieve great things.
You are way above at the moon
You have the potential of achieving great and positive things if you break free from the existing norms.
Contributed by Claire A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
CHOAS lazerman
Voice: "What is a god?"
Voice2: "A god is something we create, something we dream up out of nothing to fill up an empty space."
Voice: "I see..."
Voice2: "I've heard of a man imposing himself as a god. He is almost as strong as one too."
Voice: "Bah! These drunkards spew lies. They know nothing of a god of such."
Voice2: "But have you ever thought of taking a god down?"
Voice: "I'm listening."
Voice2: "They say he lives in a castle not too far away. If we asked some of our... contacts we could gather enough force to take him down."
Voice: "But if they call him a god he should surely take out our men."
Voice2: "That's not the point."
Voice: "What is it then."
Voice2: "It's to show them gods don't bleed."
PhantomWolf22
10 years later, this still holds up as one of the best animations in minecraft history.
Louis Robitaille
With "Gods don't die", it's probably the best animation about Herobrine.
DinoCola
I'm old enough to drink and drive a car but this still is so epic to me
UnpricedSoup_MC_
Sameeee... Well not realy but I'm 13 don't judge
Silverninja
@Hi How are you it is only illegal if you get caught even if you crash in a family van on a desolate highway. If everyone is killed except for you a moose had hit them.
Andy
Quite old
zachenry zachenry
I don't think you can drink a car
EEtrizect
@Gummies ใ like of course he can drink a car just put the steering wheel in a cylinder and start drinking the car pretty easy innit?
James Scott
This is unironically one of the most bad ass and well choreographed animations I have ever seen
ChanceAndTyler
@AntiangelRaphael haha fair enough