End of Days
Aztec Jade Lyrics
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How long must this endure before they will see
A mindless game of death
In the end everyone bleeds
There are no winners
No chance for peace
No truce will be called
Different religion
Different opinion
No hope
The end of days is near
Filled with pain and fear
The end of days I can tell
I see this image of hell
Disagreement in the promise land
Politicians doing what they can
To end the violence, save the day
Will we ever understand the hate
Two cultures cannot coexist
With the differences they feel
Deep seated hatred coming to a head
All they want to see is war
Can you see the desert sands
Blowing through the arid land
Once peaceful, no cross to bear
Followed faith to get them there
Looking for the promise land
Running from foreign hands
Traveled far to find a sign
Caught between the sands of time
Future brings opposing views
Fighting for the right to choose
Trail of tears they left behind
Caught between the sands of time
Will there ever, ever come a day
Will we ever see a brighter way
To live in peace, live a better way
No more killing give us peace that will stay
The seven seals are broken
The time is now at hand
The faithful have now gathered
To cleanse the holy land
A mindless game of death
No one can ever win
Suffer the consequence
For all your selfish needs
The lyrics to Aztec Jade's "End of Days" highlight the devastating consequences of war, particularly within the context of religious conflict. The song begins with the singer expressing disbelief at the ongoing holy war and questioning when the senseless killing will come to an end. As the verses progress, the lyrics describe a bleak reality where there are no winners, no chance for peace, and no common beliefs between different religions and opinions. This ultimately leads to a violent and destructive end, symbolized by the image of hell.
The second half of the song shifts focus to the conflict in the "promise land," likely a reference to the ongoing battle between Palestine and Israel. The singer laments the deep-seated hatred that has developed between the two cultures, fueled by politicians and an inability to understand and empathize with one another. The lyrics then shift to a more hopeful tone, with a plea for a brighter future where people can coexist in peace.
Overall, "End of Days" is a thought-provoking commentary on the dire consequences of religious conflict and the importance of empathy and understanding in preventing future wars.
Line by Line Meaning
I see this holy war and I can't believe
I am witnessing this religious war and I cannot fathom its occurrence
How long must this endure before they will see
How much longer will this continue before those involved realize it's futile
A mindless game of death
This is a pointless and deadly game
In the end everyone bleeds
Eventually, all parties involved will suffer the same fate
There are no winners
Nobody actually comes out ahead in this type of conflict
No chance for peace
It seems unlikely that anyone involved will reach an amicable agreement
No truce will be called
A ceasefire is unlikely to be implemented
No common beliefs
There are no shared values, religions, or customs
Different religion
One group follows one faith, while the other group follows another
Different opinion
They have varying views on what's best for their people and land
No hope
It seems as though there is no way to resolve or overcome the conflict
The end of days is near
The apocalypse or a catastrophic change is imminent
Filled with pain and fear
The future is fraught with agony and apprehension
The end of days I can tell
I can sense that the world is on the cusp of something terrible
I see this image of hell
I am witnessing this hellish scene
Disagreement in the promise land
There is conflict in their shared land that each group believes was promised to them
Politicians doing what they can
Elected officials are trying their hardest to control or end the violence
To end the violence, save the day
They aim to stop the fighting and resolve the conflict
Will we ever understand the hate
Can we ever comprehend the reasoning behind this animosity?
Two cultures cannot coexist
It seems these two groups are not able to share the same space or cohabit peacefully
With the differences they feel
The conflicting beliefs and opinions prevent peaceful coexistence
Deep seated hatred coming to a head
The intense and longstanding resentment and hostility is reaching a boiling point
All they want to see is war
Some are so consumed with hate that they only want to see bloodshed
Can you see the desert sands
Do you see the dry and barren terrain around us?
Blowing through the arid land
The wind carries sand and dust in this dry and barren place
Once peaceful, no cross to bear
This place was once content and unburdened
Followed faith to get them there
Religious conviction led them here
Looking for the promise land
They seek this bountiful and beloved land
Running from foreign hands
They are escaping from foreign rule or influence
Traveled far to find a sign
They journeyed long to find an indication of their destiny
Caught between the sands of time
Stuck in this period of extreme turbulence and upheaval
Future brings opposing views
Their contrasting outlooks foreshadow unavoidable conflict
Fighting for the right to choose
Each side is fighting for their beliefs and desired outcome
Trail of tears they left behind
Their past is littered with sorrow and loss
Will there ever, ever come a day
Is there a chance that someday a change can come?
Will we ever see a brighter way
Can we manifest a more positive and peaceful reality?
To live in peace, live a better way
The path to peace and contentment involves living in a better way
No more killing give us peace that will stay
Cease the violence and let it be a lasting peace
The seven seals are broken
The apocalypse is starting
The time is now at hand
The time has come for the impending doom
The faithful have now gathered
The faithful are gathering to prepare or face the apocalypse
To cleanse the holy land
To purify their sacred area
No one can ever win
There is no ultimate victor in violent conflict
Suffer the consequence
All parties involved will suffer repercussions
For all your selfish needs
Their self-centered wants and actions are the cause of this tragedy
Contributed by Hannah R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.