Ophthalamia on To Elishia, Compilation CD, 1997 … Read Full Bio ↴Cover versions include:
Ophthalamia on To Elishia, Compilation CD, 1997 on Necropolis Records & In Conspiracy With Satan - A Tribute To Bathory, CD, 1998 on No Fashion / Hellspawn Records.
Dissection on a split 7" Bootleg with Immortal released 1997. (live recording).
Tsjuder on Desert Northern Hell, CD, 2004 on Season Of Mist.
Ravencult on Temples Of Torment CD, 2007 on Dark Essence.
Impiety on Ravage & Conquer, CD, 2012 on Pulverised Records.
Sacrifice
Bathory Lyrics
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And demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red
And watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth
And raped mother of Christ
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
Tie the angel to the altar
Sacrifice to Lord of hell
Let the warm blood torrent, baby
While the moonlight sets the night on spell
I saw the lightning strike in the skies
And heard you roar of pain
Oh, lift the knife and strike once more
Your blood is mixed with the rain
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
I summoned up the living dead
And demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red
And watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth
And raped mother of Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
The lyrics of Bathory's song "Sacrifice" depict a dark and disturbing scene of summoning the dead, demons, and spreading eternal darkness on earth. The first verse describes the drinking of a warm and red chalice and witnessing the death of a virgin. The second verse takes an even more blasphemous turn with the mention of ungodly births in holy paradise and the rape of the mother of Christ. The chorus implores the listener to raise their knife and welcome their sacrifice to the Lord of Hell. The bridge calls for the tying of an angel to an altar and letting warm blood flow while the moon sets the spell.
The lyrics of "Sacrifice" paint a vivid and gruesome picture of a sacrificial ritual that is meant to bring forth evil and darkness. Bathory is well-known for their extreme take on black metal and this song is no exception. The lyrics speak to a fascination with death and darkness, as well as a rejection of traditional religious beliefs.
Line by Line Meaning
I summoned up the living dead
I brought forth the undead from the afterlife
And demons in the skies
I conjured demons from the heavens
I drank from chalice warm and red
I consumed the blood offered in a cup
And watched the virgin die
I enjoyed witnessing the death of an innocent woman
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I was there for the birth of monsters in a place meant for good
I spread eternal dark on earth
I made the world a place of eternal darkness
And raped mother of Christ
I defiled the mother of Jesus Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Come on, my dear, take up the blade
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
Join me and become a part of my ritual
(Oh, sacrifice)
Tie the angel to the altar
Bind a celestial being to the sacrificial altar
Sacrifice to Lord of hell
Offer a life to the ruler of the underworld
Let the warm blood torrent, baby
Let the hot blood flow freely
While the moonlight sets the night on spell
As the moon's glow enchants and mesmerizes us
I saw the lightning strike in the skies
I witnessed a fierce bolt of electricity in the firmament
And heard you roar of pain
And I heard your screams of agony
Oh, lift the knife and strike once more
Raise the blade again and strike with all your might
Your blood is mixed with the rain
Your blood is now mingled with the raindrops falling around us
C'mon baby raise your knife
Come on, my dear, it's your turn to wield the blade
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
Welcome to the ritual, my love
(Oh, sacrifice)
I summoned up the living dead
I called forth the undead from the other world
And demons in the skies
I conjured demons from above
I drank from chalice warm and red
I drank from the cup filled with hot, red blood
And watched the virgin die
And savored the sight of an innocent woman's demise
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I attended unholy births in a place meant to be pure
I spread eternal dark on earth
I brought everlasting darkness to the world
And raped mother of Christ
I sexually violated the mother of Jesus Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Come on, my sweet, raise the blade
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
Be welcome to my dark ritual
(Oh, sacrifice)
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CHRISTOPHER TRAYNOR, CHAKA MALIK HARRIS, MATTHEW CROSS, DAVIDE GENTILE
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@xriuan
Lyrics
I summoned up the living dead
And demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red
And watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth
And raped mother of Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
Tie the angel to the altar
Sacrifice to lord of hell
Let the warm blood torrent, baby
While the moonlight sets the night on spell
I saw the lightning strike in the skies
And heard you roar of pain
Oh, lift the knife and strike once more
Your blood is mixed with the rain
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
I summoned up the living dead
And demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red
And watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth
And raped mother of Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
@thegreenray4010
I summoned up the living dead and demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red and watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth and raped mother of Christ
Oh, mother of Christ
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
Oh, sacrifice
Tie the angel to the altar, sacrifice to Lord of hell
Let the warm blood torrent, baby
While the moonlight sets the night on spell
I saw the lightning strike in the skies and heard you roar of pain
Oh, lift the knife and strike once more
Your blood is mixed with the rain
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
Oh, sacrifice
I summoned up the living dead and demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red and watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth and raped mother of Christ
Oh, mother of Christ
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
Oh, sacrifice
@babyworm666
Best track from the album.
@babylon333
my fave is Hades
@oliviergayon6553
@@babylon333I love the two.
@niggabear
this touches my g spot
@VesperceAlpha
songs to stimulate my prostate to
@uer-px1kd
Mason?
@sylvi0
You get it
@xriuan
Lyrics
I summoned up the living dead
And demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red
And watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth
And raped mother of Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
Tie the angel to the altar
Sacrifice to lord of hell
Let the warm blood torrent, baby
While the moonlight sets the night on spell
I saw the lightning strike in the skies
And heard you roar of pain
Oh, lift the knife and strike once more
Your blood is mixed with the rain
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
I summoned up the living dead
And demons in the skies
I drank from chalice warm and red
And watched the virgin die
Present at ungodly births in holy paradise
I spread eternal dark on earth
And raped mother of Christ
(Oh, mother of Christ)
C'mon baby raise your knife
Welcome darling to my sacrifice
(Oh, sacrifice)
@loupnoir3647
Tsjuder with Desert Northern Hell.
@LemonChad049
Thanks.