Trilogy Of Knowledge
Believer Lyrics


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[S. Laird / K. Bachman / J. Daub / J. Winters]

[INTRO: THE BIRTH]

[MOVEMENT I: THE LIE]

The fruit from the tree was so pleasing to my eye
The serpent said that I would not die

The serpent shall be cursed, he will crawl about and eat dust
I will put enmity between the woman and you
Man will crush your head, you will strike his heel

The wisdom of the world will be mine if I eat
What can it hurt if I take it and eat?

I will greatly increase the woman's pain
When bearing children all of your days
You will desire man, he will rule over you

Take some, man, gain wisdom, too
Eat from the tree, it's what you must do

The land will be cursed because of man
Producing thorns to make him bleed
By your sweat you will live until death
Dust you are and to dust you will return

[Genesis 3:1]

[MOVEMENT II: THE TRUTH]

(Then Jesus was lead by the Spirit into
the desert to be tempted by the Devil.
After fasting 40 days and 40 nights, he
was hungry. The Tempter came to him
and said...)

If you're the son of God
Tell these stones to become bread

Man does not live on bread
But by words from the mouth of God

If you're the son of God
Throw yourself to the ground, God will save you

But is written
Do not put your God to the test

All the world I give you
If you bow and worship me

Leave me now and worship
The Lord your God, serve Him only

When Satan left him there
The angels came to him
Temptation lost

[Matthew 4:1-11]

[MOVEMENT III: THE KEY]

Evil scheming, wicked violence
And such is the end of all with ill gotten gain

Hatred, rejection, mocking others
This takes the lives of those with ill gotten gain

Do not walk on paths of the wicked
They are the darkness and they don't understand

The path of the righteous first dawns, gleaming
Shining brighter 'till the full light of day

Do not offer body to sin
Offer yourselves to God as those brought to life

Therefore put on the armor of God
So when that day of evil comes, you can stand your ground





[Pr. 1:19, 4:14-19; Ro. 6:13; Ep. 6:13-14]

Overall Meaning

The song "Trilogy of Knowledge" by Believer is divided into three movements that discuss the theme of knowledge from different perspectives: the birth of knowledge, the lie of knowledge, and the truth of knowledge. The first movement, "The Birth," takes inspiration from the story of Adam and Eve in the Garden of Eden. The lyrics describe how Adam and Eve were tempted to eat from the tree of knowledge by the serpent, and how they were subsequently punished by God for their disobedience. The lyrics also express the belief that knowledge is gained through suffering and hard work.


The second movement, "The Lie," focuses on the temptation of Jesus in the desert by Satan. The lyrics quote from the Gospel of Matthew and convey the idea that true knowledge comes from faith and obedience to God, not from material possessions or worldly power.


The final movement, "The Key," is more philosophical and urges listeners to seek righteousness and avoid the path of the wicked. The lyrics quote from various biblical passages and encourage listeners to put on the "armor of God" to resist temptation and stand firm in their beliefs.


Overall, the song presents a complex view of knowledge that acknowledges its value but also warns of its potential dangers.


Line by Line Meaning

The fruit from the tree was so pleasing to my eye
The forbidden fruit on the tree was too tempting to resist


The serpent said that I would not die
The serpent lied and tempted me to eat the fruit


The serpent shall be cursed, he will crawl about and eat dust
The serpent will be punished and forced to live on the ground eating dust


I will put enmity between the woman and you
There will be hostility between humans and the serpent


Man will crush your head, you will strike his heel
Despite causing damage, mankind will eventually triumph over the serpent


The wisdom of the world will be mine if I eat
Eating the forbidden fruit is believed to provide extensive knowledge


What can it hurt if I take it and eat?
What harm does it do to acquire more knowledge?


I will greatly increase the woman's pain
Women will suffer due to the consequences of the original sin


When bearing children all of your days
The pain of childbirth will be a lifelong burden for women


You will desire man, he will rule over you
Men will reign over women, and women will desire them


Take some, man, gain wisdom, too
Eve encourages Adam to eat the fruit for himself


Eat from the tree, it's what you must do
Eve believes that eating the forbidden fruit is the right thing to do


The land will be cursed because of man
The earth will be negatively impacted by human actions


Producing thorns to make him bleed
The earth will produce thorns that will hurt humans


By your sweat you will live until death
Humans must work hard to survive, leading to eventual death


Dust you are and to dust you will return
Humans are mortal and eventually return to dust in death


Man does not live on bread
Life requires more than just the material things, such as food


But by words from the mouth of God
Following God's teachings is what truly sustains life


Do not put your God to the test
One should not require divine intervention to be convinced of God's power


All the world I give you
Satan offers Jesus the world in exchange for submission


If you bow and worship me
Satan demands that Jesus acknowledge his authority over him


Leave me now and worship
Jesus rejects Satan and affirms his faith in the Lord


The Lord your God, serve Him only
Jesus instructs Satan to serve only the one true God, the Lord


Evil scheming, wicked violence
Engaging in wicked actions leads to a bad end


And such is the end of all with ill gotten gain
Individuals who attempt to profit from evil face negative outcomes


Hatred, rejection, mocking others
Hating and belittling others leads to harm and destruction


This takes the lives of those with ill gotten gain
Those who profit from negative actions face deadly consequences


Do not walk on paths of the wicked
One should avoid following the path of evil and wrongdoing


They are the darkness and they don't understand
Those who engage in wrongdoing are ignorant and misguided


The path of the righteous first dawns, gleaming
Choosing the path of righteousness leads to a bright future


Shining brighter 'till the full light of day
Following the right path leads to an even better tomorrow


Do not offer body to sin
One should avoid sinful behavior and temptations


Offer yourselves to God as those brought to life
Devoting oneself to God ensures a fruitful and fulfilling life


Therefore put on the armor of God
Preparing and protecting oneself with faith in God is essential


So when that day of evil comes, you can stand your ground
Remaining steadfast in faith and righteousness helps one overcome evil




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