Exordium
Black Veil Brides Lyrics

The lyrics in the opening track of Black Veil Brides' fourth album IV, Exordium, is a nod to the idea that God dwells in all things including nature and all living things. The lines "The kingdom of God is inside you and all around you" suggest that one does not necessarily need to attend church or participate in religious ceremonies to connect with God, but rather they can forge their own spiritual path and find God in everyday life. Furthermore, the following line "Not in a mansion of wood and stone" implies that physical places of worship or elaborate buildings are not necessary for one to feel close to God; God is all-pervading and can be experienced anywhere.

The next two lines, "Split a piece of wood and God is there, Lift a stone and you will find God" can be interpreted in many ways. Some may see it as finding God in the simple things or seeing the divine in ordinary experiences or places. It can also be seen as a call for people to look deeper and to pay attention to what is around them, to see beyond the surface and to find the divine in even the most unexpected places. Overall, the lyrics in Exordium encourage listeners to find their own unique path to God, rather than blindly following religious dogma.