Arise
Amebix Lyrics

Well, we've all heard the sermon
We have all listened to someone explain their beliefs or preaching.

Seen the preachers, or worshipped the stage
We have witnessed people who spread their beliefs and ideologies, or we have admired performers on a stage.

Heard the new manifesto? It's all problems, no solutions at all
We have recently heard a new document that explains what a group believes, but it offers no real solutions to any of the problems it identifies.

Well, we're out on our own now
We find ourselves alone in our beliefs and actions.

Always have been, just look at your friends
We have always been alone in our beliefs and actions, and we can see this by examining our friendships.

Break the surface to daylight, strength will flow through our unity
By coming together and working together, we will gain strength and be successful.

There is a traitor in our midst
We have someone amongst us who is working against our beliefs and actions.

And when we rise, we will be betrayed
If we take action, we can expect that the traitor will reveal themselves in some way.

They are the wolves in sheeps clothing
The traitor is pretending to be on our side but is actually working against us.

Taking place, at the back of the flock
The traitor is hiding amongst us and trying to blend in with the rest of the group.

All this talk about freedom, will be tainted with blood (it's your life)
Our discussions about freedom will become violent and dangerous, possibly even resulting in lives being lost.

Put this cross on your back, child
Take on this burden, it will not be easy.

Tread the long weary trail to the top of the hill
We must take a difficult path to achieve our goals.

Arise! Get off your knees Arise! Get off your knees, get off, your knees
We need to stop being submissive and take action.

There's some hard times coming down
Difficulties and challenges are on the horizon.

There is the smell of revolution on the wind
Change and upheaval is coming, and we can feel it.

Well, we're grinding our axes
We are preparing to act, possibly by sharpening weapons.

Telling tales around the bonfire at night
We are sharing stories and building camaraderie.

And we will set out with a fire in our hearts
We will embark on our mission with great passion and determination.

And when this darkness gives way to the dawn
When our difficult times end and things get better.

In the light, we united as one
In good times, we will stand together as a group.

The kingdom of heaven must be taken by storm
We must take control in a powerful, decisive way.

You look at the ranks of the damned
When we look at those who do not follow our beliefs, we see people who are judged or doomed.

No pride, the dragging masses of tortured and twisted humanity
Those outside of our beliefs are without dignity and suffer greatly.

You, who sow the rotting seeds of despair amongst our own ranks
There are people amongst us who are causing negativity and hopelessness.

Pathetic, snivelling little turds
These negative people are viewed as weak, worthless and irritating.

Assuming the identity of the down and out
The negative people are pretending to be disadvantaged.

Despondent, sheeplike cretins, hopless clowns in a circus which has long since died
These negative people are pathetic, weak and empty, as if they are performers in a show that no longer exists.

Arise, you fucking arseholes and rejoyce, speak now, or forever hold your peace.
We must take action immediately, and those who disagree can voice their opinion or forever remain silent.