Sakrileg
Black Heaven Lyrics


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Ich spreche heilig was man für die Sünde hält
Ich bin die Nachtgestalt in einer falschen Welt
Die Seele malträtiert am Kreuz der Sklaverei
Ich weiß das Blut ist schwach, doch der Geist ist frei

Ich höre seine Stimme
Ich schau in sein Gesicht
Er ist am Kreuz gestorben
Doch starb er nicht für mich
Er tanzt auf meiner Seele
Will mir Erlöser sein
Gott, lass mich bloß in Ruhe
Gott, lass mich bloß allein

Er spricht von Lust und Liebe wie von ew'gen Leid
Der Sinn des Seins verborgen ruht im Himmelreich



Er teilt die Nacht vom Tag der Gut und Böse trennt
Doch nur die Dunkelheit hat Flügel mir geschenkt

Overall Meaning

In the lyrics of the song Sakrileg by Black Heaven, the singer describes themselves as speaking holy of what is considered sinful, while being the presence of night in a false world. They express that their soul is tormented on the cross of slavery, but they know that blood is weak and the spirit is free. The singer hears the voice of someone, and looks upon their face, acknowledging that they died on the cross, but not for them. This person dances upon the singer's soul and wants to be their savior, but the singer desires to be left alone by God. This person speaks of love and pleasure, but the true meaning of existence is hidden in the kingdom of heaven. They divide night from day and separate good from evil, but only the darkness has granted the singer wings.


The lyrics of Sakrileg highlight the struggle of a person who has been subjected to the doctrines of religion and society but seeks liberation and individuality. They seem to have encountered someone or something that is trying to guide them towards enlightenment and salvation, but the singer is skeptical and resistant to it as they feel abandoned by God. The reference to the night and darkness suggest a sense of freedom and rebellion against traditionally held beliefs. The lyrics also refer to the struggle between good and evil, which often creates a dichotomy in the minds of people adhering to religious dogma.


Line by Line Meaning

Ich spreche heilig was man für die Sünde hält
I speak of holy things that may be perceived as sinful by others


Ich bin die Nachtgestalt in einer falschen Welt
I am the embodiment of the night in a world that is untrue


Die Seele malträtiert am Kreuz der Sklaverei
The soul is tormented on the cross of slavery


Ich weiß das Blut ist schwach, doch der Geist ist frei
I know that the body is weak, but the spirit is free


Ich höre seine Stimme
I hear his voice


Ich schau in sein Gesicht
I look into his face


Er ist am Kreuz gestorben
He died on the cross


Doch starb er nicht für mich
But he did not die for me


Er tanzt auf meiner Seele
He dances on my soul


Will mir Erlöser sein
Wants to be my savior


Gott, lass mich bloß in Ruhe
God, please leave me alone


Gott, lass mich bloß allein
God, just let me be alone


Er spricht von Lust und Liebe wie von ew'gen Leid
He speaks of pleasure and love as if they are eternal pain


Der Sinn des Seins verborgen ruht im Himmelreich
The meaning of existence is hidden in the kingdom of heaven


Er teilt die Nacht vom Tag der Gut und Böse trennt
He separates night from day and good from evil


Doch nur die Dunkelheit hat Flügel mir geschenkt
But only the darkness has gifted me with wings




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