Rebellion Flesh
Ascension Lyrics


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In the nighttime
In irately sleep
Shadows haunt
Demons come to reap
Beneath the pillars
A new built pyre
Rebellion flesh moves
Skin burns
The dragon breaths fire

In the nighttime
Entering silent sleep
A shadow rises
A demon has come to reap
Twisting, turning
Stained with blood
Like an infected worm
Crawling into the temple of god

I deny thee
My heart was never yours
I refuse the gift of life
As divine mysteries call for my strife

The walls of confinement are crumbling
Relentless paths to walk on
A thousand years to suffer
A thousand poisons to choose from
Lucifer guards!
The stony path to storm on
A thousand years to starve
A thousand years to nourish from

In the nighttime
In irately sleep
Shadows haunt
Demons come to reap
In the nighttime
Holding it's breath




In the nighttime
A soul is longing for death

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rebellion Flesh by Ascension represent a dark and contemplative theme, primarily focusing on the hardships and struggles of life. The singer appears to be haunted by demons and nightmares, which are symbolic of his inner struggles and fears. The mention of "pillars" and "pyre" suggest that he sees himself as a sacrifice, burning in front of a crowd.


The singer then includes a series of metaphors, depicting his own physical and emotional pain. He describes himself as a "worm crawling" and his skin as "burning." These expressions illustrate his feelings of being helpless and trapped, with no escape from his own suffering.


The final section of the song is an expression of defiance in the face of anguish. The singer rejects God and claims that his soul is longing for death. This act of rebellion suggests that he would rather embrace the unknown than continue to undergo such intense agony.


Overall, Rebellion Flesh is a complex and poignant song addressing themes of pain, defiance, and inner turmoil, executed through powerful metaphors and dark imagery.



Line by Line Meaning

In the nighttime
During the hours of darkness at night


In irately sleep
In restless sleep, filled with agitation and anger


Shadows haunt
Dark, shapeless forms fill the space and create a sense of unease


Demons come to reap
Evil spirits arrive to collect or harvest souls


Beneath the pillars
Under the supporting structures that hold up a building or temple


A new built pyre
A stack of wood and other materials that is built in preparation for burning


Rebellion flesh moves
Resistance against authority and establishment by the physical body


Skin burns
The outer layer of the body is on fire, causing pain and destruction


The dragon breaths fire
A mythical creature exhales flames and destruction


Entering silent sleep
The passage into a deep, quiet and still state of rest


A shadow rises
An ominous and menacing figure unexpectedly appears


A demon has come to reap
An evil being has arrived to collect souls, causing dread and terror


Twisting, turning
Maneuvering through obstacles and challenges with contortions and rotations


Stained with blood
Marked with crimson liquid that signifies violence and death


Like an infected worm
Similar to a disease-ridden creature, full of disgust and revulsion


Crawling into the temple of god
Moving on hands and knees into the holy sanctuary


I deny thee
Refusing to acknowledge or accept something or someone


My heart was never yours
One's affection has never belonged to another entity, rejecting a past love


I refuse the gift of life
Rejecting and giving up on the chance to live and thrive


As divine mysteries call for my strife
Supernatural and unknown forces are causing one's struggles and pain


The walls of confinement are crumbling
The physical barriers and limitations are deteriorating, allowing freedom


Relentless paths to walk on
Paths are continuous and demanding, never giving a break


A thousand years to suffer
An immense amount of time to experience pain, torment and agony


A thousand poisons to choose from
Numerous options to inflict injury, harm or death


Lucifer guards!
The devil is protecting, watching and supervising


The stony path to storm on
A difficult, rocky road to endure and overcome


A thousand years to starve
An extremely long time frame without nutrition or sustenance


A thousand years to nourish from
An extended period to consume, feed and receive nourishment


Holding it's breath
Ceasing to exhale and inhale, experiencing suspense and anticipation


A soul is longing for death
The spirit desires and yearns for the end of life, release from pain and the unknown beyond




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Bobby K

Dissonant perfection at 1.05, one of the all time great riffs.

Abir Hasan Chowdhury Babu

In the nighttime
In irately sleep
Shadows haunt
Demons come to reap
Beneath the pillars
A new built pyre
Rebellion flesh moves
Skin burns
The dragon breaths fire
In the nighttime
Entering silent sleep
A shadow rises
A demon has come to reap
Twisting, turning
Stained with blood
Like an infected worm
Crawling into the temple of god
I deny thee
My heart was never yours
I refuse the gift of life
As divine mysteries call for my strife
The walls of confinement are crumbling
Relentless paths to walk on
A thousand years to suffer
A thousand poisons to choose from
Lucifer guards!
The stony path to storm on
A thousand years to starve
A thousand years to nourish from
In the nighttime
In irately sleep
Shadows haunt
Demons come to reap
In the nighttime
Holding it's breath
In the nighttime
A soul is longing for death

Lex Lutor

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LUIS AGUIRRE

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Martin

this is evil as fuck!

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