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Hymn For the Dead
Anti-Flag Lyrics
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Because in death as in life we are one in the same
Sing a hymn for the world
To avert urgent errands
Go
The sun sets, the light fades
Its not night, Its not day
Its no more, for an unfortunate soul who
Witnesses like violently a race, From the horror of the human race
Bright futures exchanged for profit, living half a life
Sing a hymn for the dead
Because in death as in life we are one in the same
Sing a hymn for the world
To avert ugenic arrends
GO!!
Your life now, they respects, to your blood
Those in the vast of the grave
Unknown, unite there
Your hearts one, in moments you'll never forget, YA!
History lessons direct from the grave
Lost souls of the lost divide
Liberate your generation, Living, running flesh
Sing a hymn for the dead
Because in death as in life we are one in the same
Sing a hymn for the world
To avert ugenic arrends
COMMIT TERANY!!!
Its probably not the second line of furious flames
COMMIT TO THE GRAVE!!!
SOUND OFF- Be the voice of a generation
DECEND- You've got a choice to make
SOUND OFF- Be the voice of a generation
DECEND- You've got a choice to make
STRIP AWAY- Be the voice of a generation
STRIP AWAY- You've got a choice to make
CUT AWAY, Cut away, STRIP AWAY, Strip away, CUT AWAY, Strip away your chains
Sing a hymn for the dead
Because in death as in life we are one in the same
Sing a hymn for the world
To avert ugenic arrends
Sing a hymn for the dead
Because in death as in life we are one in the same
Sing a hymn for the world
To avert ugenic arrends
The song "Hymn For The Dead" by Anti-Flag describes the horrors of the human race and encourages people to be the voice of a generation. The first verse acknowledges the unity between life and death, urging listeners to sing a hymn for the dead because they are no different from those who are alive. The second verse paints a picture of a violent race happening on an empty street at an uncanny time between night and day. It highlights the loss of bright futures for profit, living a half-life, and the unfortunate soul who witnesses the horror of the human race. The third verse speaks directly to the dead, respecting their life and uniting their hearts in moments they will never forget. It explains that history lessons can be learned from the grave of lost souls, and a generation can be liberated by living, running flesh.
The chorus repeats the phrase "Sing a hymn for the dead" twice, emphasizing the message of unity between life and death. The use of the term "ugenics" likely refers to eugenics, a social philosophy that advocates for selective breeding to improve genetic makeup and prevent certain groups or individuals from reproducing. The song, then, advocates for the opposite, encouraging all voices to be heard and respected.
Line by Line Meaning
Sing a hymn for the dead
Let us sing a song to honor and mourn the deceased.
Because in death as in life we are one in the same
The inevitability of death makes us all equal in the end.
Sing a hymn for the world
Let us sing a song to bring awareness to the problems and dangers of the world.
To avert ugenic arrends
To prevent catastrophic occurrences that could have been avoided.
The sun sets, the light fades
The end of the day approaches and darkness will soon prevail.
Blood red, on an empty street
A gruesome scene of death and violence that leaves the street devoid of life.
Its not night, Its not day
The experience is so surreal that the line between night and day has been blurred.
Its no more, for an unfortunate soul who
The brutality of the situation has led to the demise of an innocent person.
Witnesses like violently a race, From the horror of the human race
The person experienced unspeakable horror and abuse at the hands of humanity.
Bright futures exchanged for profit, living half a life
The greed of society has robbed people of their potential and dignity, leaving them with empty shells of existence.
Your life now, they respects, to your blood
In death, respect is paid to the life and legacy of the person.
Those in the vast of the grave
The countless bodies that fill the earth after death.
Unknown, unite there
Everyone is equal in death, regardless of status or reputation.
Your hearts one, in moments you'll never forget, YA!
The unity of spirits in death transcends all divisions of life.
History lessons direct from the grave
The final resting place of previous generations holds lessons and warnings for those who come after.
Lost souls of the lost divide
The souls of the deceased are isolated and disconnected from the living world.
Liberate your generation, Living, running flesh
The memory of those who have passed can motivate the living to fight for freedom and justice.
Its probably not the second line of furious flames
The singer recognizes that the message of the song may not align with the anger and passion of their audience.
COMMIT TO THE GRAVE!!!
Embrace the inevitability of death and live life to the fullest before it comes.
SOUND OFF- Be the voice of a generation
Stand up for what you believe in and let your voice be heard.
DECEND- You've got a choice to make
Make the decision to fight for what you believe in and create a better world.
STRIP AWAY- Be the voice of a generation
Strip away the lies and deceptions of society to reveal the truth and stand up for it.
CUT AWAY, Cut away, STRIP AWAY, Strip away, CUT AWAY, Strip away your chains
Free yourself from the chains of oppression and fight for liberation.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: CHRISTOPHER LEE BARKER, PATRICK C. BOLLINGER, JUSTIN CATHAL GEEVER, CHRISTOPHER MARK HEAD, PATRICK C BOLLINGER
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