Rosaries and Requiems
Anders Manga Lyrics


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This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain

Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems

I am the hunter I'm the prey
Delusion win
Illusions can betray (you)
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away

Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune




Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Anders Manga's "Rosaries and Requiems" are highly suggestive of a person torn between their faith and the world. The singer seems to be struggling with the burden of their devotion and tries to keep pace with their faith, despite being overwhelmed by their daily routine.


The song suggests that the singer is fighting against their own identity, as they acknowledge that they are the hunter and the prey in this situation. They are trying to overcome the delusions and illusions that hold them back while dealing with the painful memories that continue to haunt them. There are several references to blind faith in the song that suggest the singer sees their religion as a curse rather than a blessing. Perhaps this is why they associate rosaries and requiems with fire and fortune.


Despite feeling trapped by their devotion, there seems to be a glimmer of hope for the singer. The voices of mercy that they hear singing their name signify a change in attitude. They have begun to question their beliefs and seek answers to the questions that have long plagued them. Overall, the song is a powerful exploration of faith, doubt, and self-discovery.


Line by Line Meaning

This path was trampled once before
I've been down this road before


Burden of my days
My past mistakes still weigh heavily on me


Devotion can wait
I'm not ready to commit to anything yet


The bite is deeper than before
The pain is more intense than it used to be


Poison meet the vein
I'm willingly succumbing to my harmful desires


Too numb for the pain
I've become desensitized to the harm I'm causing myself


Voices of mercy have begun / Singing my name / Rosaries and requiems
Despite my reckless behavior, some are still praying for my salvation


Visions of fire and fortune
I dream of achieving great success and wealth


Cursed by blind faith / Rosaries and requiems
But I feel trapped by the expectations of my faith


I am the hunter I'm the prey
I'm caught in a cycle of chasing my desires, only to be harmed by them


Delusion win / Illusions can betray (you)
My fantasies can lead me astray from reality and the truth


I know you've traveled oceans far / My memory a scar / That won't fade away
I recall someone who has left me with deep emotional wounds that have yet to heal


Voices of mercy have begun / Singing my name / Rosaries and requiems
And even though I may feel lost and hopeless, some still hope for my redemption


Visions of fire and fortune
But my ambitions continue to blind me from acknowledging my inner turmoil


Cursed by blind faith / Rosaries and requiems
And the clash between my faith and my desires continues to torment me




Writer(s): Anders Manga

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Most interesting comments from YouTube:

@bernardurizaorozco7539

This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
I am the hunter I'm the prey
Delusion win
Illusions can betray (you)
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems



@herglawrmr33

[Verse 1]
This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain

[Chorus]
Voices of mercy have begun singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fires and fortune cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems

[Verse 2]
I am the hunter and the prey
Delusions win
Illusions can betray you
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away

[Chorus]
Voices of mercy have begun singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fires and fortune cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems

Voices of mercy have begun singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fires and fortune cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems



All comments from YouTube:

@izzyforeal

I think it's his best song. The music is mesmerizing.

@shadowknight20042002

Still Loving the song in 2022

@vrenamazer

this song is incredibly good, that's the definition of modern goth-sound for me

@daytonroberts5335

I’ve had this song playing at work through the entire plant for the last two years and anytime it comes on the whole plant gets stoked

@bernardurizaorozco7539

This path was trampled once before
Burden of my days
Devotion can wait
The bite is deeper than before
Poison meet the vein
Too numb for the pain
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
I am the hunter I'm the prey
Delusion win
Illusions can betray (you)
I know you've traveled oceans far
My memory a scar
That won't fade away
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems
Voices of mercy have begun
Singing my name
Rosaries and requiems
Visions of fire and fortune
Cursed by blind faith
Rosaries and requiems

@ObsideoVir

Your music is awesome. I'm surprised you don't have a larger following.

@BingleMcPingle

This is easily the most interesting song I've heard in ten years.

@kimhansen7852

This song is so beautiful it brings me to tears. Wonderful work, Anders.

@izzyforeal

FANTASTIC!

@StephenSternGoth

And there it was again the sense of being watched in from the shadows I knew Gabriella felt it too and she squeeze my hand tighter

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