Hammer of Satan
Archgoat Lyrics
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Bearing the weight of my symbol
Standing in the Shadow of Cross
Ouestening my Faith
Wearing the Crown of Thorns
Watching the Metal eating flesh
My greatest Sacrifice is pain
I see the Bloodred sunset
Dying amongst thieves in Golgotha
Last breath escaping from my Husk
Striken down by the Hammer of Satan
The first line of the lyrics in Archgoat's "Hammer of Satan" takes us through the journey of the singer who walked the path of traitors bearing the weight of their symbol. It seems as though the singer is not only carrying the physical weight of this symbol but also bearing the emotional burden that comes with it. The second line "Standing in the Shadow of Cross, Ouestening my Faith" indicates that the singer is standing at the foot of the cross, questioning their faith in the light of the symbol they carry. This can be seen as a reference to the concept of "dark night of the soul" - a period of intense doubt and questioning of faith that many people may go through in their spiritual journey.
The lines following that elaborate on the struggles of the singer - wearing the crown of thorns, watching the metal eat flesh, and weeping tears of blood. Here, it seems as though the singer is going through intense physical pain, in addition to the emotional turmoil that they've been experiencing. The final line of the lyrics, "stricken down by the Hammer of Satan" indicates that the singer has been defeated by the forces of evil - either literally or metaphorically.
Overall, the lyrics can be interpreted as a struggle between good and evil, faith and doubt, and the physical and the emotional. The singer is trying to reconcile their belief system with the realities of the world around them, and ultimately, they succumb to the forces of darkness.
Line by Line Meaning
I walked the path of traitors
I went against the popular beliefs and followed my own path, being seen as a traitor by those who do not understand.
Bearing the weight of my symbol
Carrying the responsibility of representing my beliefs, even in the face of oppression and persecution.
Standing in the Shadow of Cross
Being overshadowed by the dominant religion of the area, but still standing strong in my own faith.
Ouestening my Faith
Challenging and questioning my beliefs, seeking to strengthen my faith and resolve.
Wearing the Crown of Thorns
Accepting the suffering and pain that comes with my beliefs and the challenges I face as a result.
Watching the Metal eating flesh
Witnessing the destructive force of human violence, which often targets those who hold beliefs different from the norm.
My body wept the Tears of Blood
Experiencing intense physical and emotional pain as a result of my beliefs and the persecution I face.
My greatest Sacrifice is pain
Recognizing that enduring pain and suffering is a necessary sacrifice to uphold my beliefs and stand up for what I believe in.
I see the Bloodred sunset
Acknowledging the brutality and violence that often accompanies religious conflict and persecution.
Dying amongst thieves in Golgotha
Sacrificing myself for my beliefs, even if it means being condemned and punished alongside others who are seen as outcasts or criminals.
Last breath escaping from my Husk
Taking my final breath and departing from this mortal plane, leaving behind my physical body but never abandoning my beliefs.
Striken down by the Hammer of Satan
Being punished and persecuted by those who seek to undermine and destroy my beliefs, but ultimately remaining steadfast in my conviction.
Contributed by Reagan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.