There are 5 different bands with the name ARKANGEL:

1) Edge metal ba… Read Full Bio ↴There are 5 different bands with the name ARKANGEL:

1) Edge metal band from Brussels, Belgium.

Discography:

(EP - 1998) - Prayers Upon Deaf Ears
(CD - 1999) - Dead Man Walking
(CD - 2004) - Hope You Die by Overdose
(CD - 2008) - Is Your Enemy

2) ARKANGEL (Ven): Arkangel (originally formed under the name Power Age in 1977) is a legendary heavy metal band fronted by vocalist Paul Gillman that released their first album way back in 1981. They would become one of the most influencial bands in Venezuela and lead the national heavy metal scene during the '80. In 1984 Paul Gillman quit the band to pursue a solo career and was replaced by Mickey Tedeschi. One of many replacements that would happen in the future. Resulting in only 2 albums in 20 years. 2005 brought a reunion tour to celebrate their 30 year anniversary with most original members featuring guest appearances of Dio & Paul Di'Anno. After the reunion tour the pre-reunion lineup gets back together to write a new album that is entitled MMVII that will be out in 2008.

Arkangel (1981)
Rock Nacional (1982)
Represion Latinoamericana (1983)
La Respuesta, Single (1987)
No Más Aparencias, Single (1992)
Inmortal (1992)
El Angel de la Muerte (2000)
MMVII (2008)

Official site: http://www.arkangel-ve.com/
M-A page: www.metal-archives.com/band.php?id=2003

3) ArkAngel is a 1980s Christian progressive rock band which recorded one album, Warrior, which is considered a classic Christian Rock album. The band was fronted by Kemper Crabb. See http://www.kempercrabb.net and http://www.christianmusicarchive.com/artist.php?id=3102.

4) Arkangel (Py).
Metal From Paraguay / SouthAmerica.
http://www.myspace.com/arkangelpy
http://www.arkangelpy.com/

5) Arkangel is a christian metal band from Santa Cruz, Bolivia.

Realization
Arkangel Lyrics

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Father Adam, won't you see what you have done
You have given all your children to the fire
and to the worm

And we're bleeding
We are Needing
It's a hard fate has befallen our race
Cold wind from Eden blows across my face

And I'm yearning
Oh, I'm burning to be back in the garden
Back in the garden - back in the garden again.

Second Adam, Now I see what you have done
Through Your dying, through Your rising
You've restored the fallen sons
Through your giving
We are living

And, oh, I know You bruised Your heel
when you crushed the serpents head
But You pulled the fangs out of our hearts
Giving Spirit-life instead
And I'm learning
You're returning me back to the Garden
Back to the Garden, back to the Garden again.

Of Late I'm Realizing
That the Garden I'm desiring for is You.

Overall Meaning

The song Realization by Arkangel opens with a reference to the Biblical character of Adam. The lyrics imply that Adam, the father of mankind, has caused great destruction by leading his children to the fire and the worm. These words are symbolic of the torment and pain that humanity has been subjected to since the beginning of time, possibly a reference to the original sin committed by Adam and Eve.

The song then moves on to introduce a second Adam, who through his death and resurrection has redeemed mankind. The lyrics speak of this act of sacrifice as restoring the fallen sons, giving them a new lease of life. The reference to the serpent's head being crushed and the fangs pulled out of the hearts of the people signifies the defeat of evil and the gift of salvation. The chorus speaks of the yearning to return to the original state of innocence, to be back in the garden, free from the darkness and the suffering.

Overall, the song speaks of the realization of the truth, the realization of redemption and the longing to return to the original state of paradise, which is only possible through acceptance of the second Adam, Jesus Christ.

Line by Line Meaning

Father Adam, won't you see what you have done
The singer is addressing the original human being, Adam, and questioning the actions that led to the downfall of humanity.

You have given all your children to the fire and to the worm
Adam's transgression has resulted in all humans being susceptible to physical death and eternal punishment in hell.

And we're bleeding
The singer is emphasizing the pain and suffering that humanity experiences as a result of sin.

We are Needing
The artist acknowledges the spiritual void that can only be filled by restitution through a higher power.

It's a hard fate has befallen our race
Humanity's struggle with sin has resulted in a difficult existence, marked by suffering and estrangement from God.

Cold wind from Eden blows across my face
The singer alludes to the consequences of the original sin that are still being felt in the present time.

And I'm yearning
The singer expresses a deep desire and longing for a return to a state of grace and perfection.

Oh, I'm burning to be back in the garden
The artist desires to be in the idyllic state that existed before the first sin was committed.

Back in the garden - back in the garden again.
The artist is expressing a desire to return to a state of innocence and closeness with God.

Second Adam, Now I see what you have done
The artist addresses Jesus Christ, acknowledging the redemptive work He has accomplished through His death and resurrection.

Through Your dying, through Your rising
The singer acknowledges that Christ's sacrifice on the cross and resurrection have fulfilled God's plan for humanity's salvation.

You've restored the fallen sons
Christ's redemption has reversed the damage done by Adam's sin and restored humanity to a state of grace and salvation.

Through your giving
This line refers to Christ's complete offering of Himself, which brought salvation to all humanity.

We are living
Christ's redemption has brought spiritual life that continues even beyond the physical death of the individual.

And, oh, I know You bruised Your heel when you crushed the serpents head
The singer acknowledges the sacrifice of Christ, who suffered in order to bring about humanity's redemption.

But You pulled the fangs out of our hearts
Christ's sacrifice succeeded in removing the effects of sin from the hearts of humanity.

Giving Spirit-life instead
Through His death and resurrection, Christ has given humanity new life through the Holy Spirit.

And I'm learning
The singer is expressing a growing understanding of and appreciation for Christ's redemptive work.

You're returning me back to the Garden
The singer acknowledges that Christ's redemptive work has accomplished a return to the state of grace and perfection that existed before the Fall.

Back to the Garden, back to the Garden again.
The artist desires to be in a close, intimate relationship with God, as Adam and Eve were in the Garden of Eden.

Of Late I'm Realizing
The artist acknowledges that his understanding of Christ's redemptive work is growing and maturing.

That the Garden I'm desiring for is You.
The artist realizes that the state of closeness and intimacy with God that he desires is ultimately found through a relationship with Christ.

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