Holy War
Brainstorm Lyrics


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Stir up the nation into war
They will believe the things you preach
Just need another thrill indeed
Still got to prove you're never weak

[Chorus]

Calling for the holy war you always need
In the name of your god you won't fade away
Promised all a place in the hall of fame
You know they'll follow you whenever you must go... to fight

Seducer of a nation blind
They're givin' you this sacrifice




Just instigate the poison seed
A need to feed the flames of hate

Overall Meaning

The song "Holy War" by Brainstorm is a commentary on the destructive power and manipulation of religious extremism. The lyrics speak to the way in which individuals can be swayed and motivated to violence in the name of a higher power, leading to wars and conflict. The first verse sets the scene by depicting a leader who stirs up the nation into war, preaching their beliefs and convincing followers to fight. This violence is framed as a need for thrills, and a need to prove one's strength, rather than an actual holy cause.


The chorus highlights the danger of this religious extremism, with the call for a "holy war" being framed as something that is always needed. The promise of a place in the hall of fame perpetuates the idea that war and sacrifice are the only way to achieve glory and be remembered, a mindset that leads to endless cycles of conflict. The second verse zeros in on the way in which religious extremists manipulate and blind their followers, using them as a sacrifice to justify their own agenda. The idea of a "poison seed" being instigated implies that the destructive beliefs and actions of religious extremists can poison entire societies.


Overall, "Holy War" is a powerful commentary on the dangers of religious extremism and the ways in which it can lead to violence and destruction. It warns of the seductive power of religious leaders, who are able to manipulate and control followers to their own ends, at great cost to those who are convinced to go to war.


Line by Line Meaning

Stir up the nation into war
Encourage the people of a country to engage in war


They will believe the things you preach
The people will trust and follow the ideas that are being preached to them


Just need another thrill indeed
The leader needs a new exciting experience in their life


Still got to prove you're never weak
The leader wants to show that they are always strong and never weak


Calling for the holy war you always need
Requesting a religious war that the leader always desires


In the name of your god you won't fade away
The leader is convinced they will always be remembered in history for fighting in the name of their god


Promised all a place in the hall of fame
The leader has guaranteed everyone a spot in the history books for their participation in the holy war


You know they'll follow you whenever you must go... to fight
The leader is certain that their followers will fight alongside them wherever they may go


Seducer of a nation blind
The leader has successfully charmed and manipulated a group of people who are unable to see the consequences and reality of the situation


They're givin' you this sacrifice
The people are providing the leader with a sacrifice for their cause


Just instigate the poison seed
The leader is intentionally planting a dangerous and harmful belief in the minds of their followers


A need to feed the flames of hate
The leader has a craving to intensify the anger and hostility inside their followers




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