Pray for Plagues
Bring Me the Horizon Lyrics


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She starts her new diet of liquor and dick
Just like Hollywood, but laced in sick
The sun goes down, and so does she
The sun goes down, and so does she

Sold out the love that she had, left with a cut of the throat
Drinks all 'round on her before she strolls to the moat
The sun goes down, and so does she
The sun goes down, and so does she

Oh
Count

Count your fucking blessings
Come on

Count your blessings, 'cause I'm counting every lie
Count your blessings, 'cause I'm counting every lie
Counting every lie

Christ, I'm asking you for just one thing
I'm asking you for just one thing
Eradicate this disease

Close your eyes, pray for plagues
Oh Lord, cleanse this Earth and bring upon our doomsday
Oh, close your eyes, pray for plagues
Cleanse this Earth and bring doomsday

She starts her new diet of liquor and dick
Just like Hollywood, but laced in sick
The sun goes down, and so does she
The sun goes down, and so does she

So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Watch the rivers flow with blood, death will stand where life once stood

So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Watch the rivers turn to blood, death will stand where life once stood
So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Watch this rivers turn to blood, death will stand where life once stood





Close your eyes, pray for plagues
Cleanse this Earth, bring our doomsday

Overall Meaning

The song "Pray for Plagues" by Bring Me the Horizon depicts the destructive nature of human behavior and our tendency toward self-destruction. The verses describe a woman who is consumed by her addiction to drugs and sex, mirroring the hollow, superficial values of Hollywood. She has abandoned any love she may have had, and now seeks oblivion through vice. As the sun sets, she too falls into darkness. The chorus implores the listener to "Count your blessings," reminding us how important it is to appreciate what we have before it's too late.


The second half of the song takes a more apocalyptic turn. The bridge addresses Christ, asking him to "eradicate this disease." The following section urges the listener to "Close your eyes, pray for plagues," calling for a cleansing of the Earth and the arrival of doomsday. The imagery shifts to rivers of blood and death standing where once there was life, indicating that the cleansing must be brutal and total.


Overall, "Pray for Plagues" is a cautionary tale about the dangers of excess and the consequences of our actions. It calls for reflection and accountability, while also expressing a sense of despair and hopelessness about the future of humanity.


Line by Line Meaning

She starts her new diet of liquor and dick
She begins a new phase in her life by indulging in alcohol and promiscuously sleeping around.


Just like Hollywood, but laced in sick
She is following the example of Hollywood, but her actions are depraved and corrupt.


The sun goes down, and so does she
As the day ends, she falls further into her destructive behavior.


Sold out the love that she had, left with a cut of the throat
She has betrayed the love she once had, leaving her heartbroken and facing the consequences of her actions.


Drinks all 'round on her before she strolls to the moat
Before she departs, she buys drinks for those around her as if nothing ever happened.


Oh Count
A call for attention to signify the importance of the next lines.


Count your fucking blessings
Take note of your good fortune and appreciate what you have.


Come on
An urging to act on counting blessings.


Count your blessings, 'cause I'm counting every lie
Reflect on your fortunate circumstances, because I am not fooled by the lies that surround us.


Counting every lie
Continuing the theme of deception, reminding to be vigilant to false information.


Christ, I'm asking you for just one thing
A plea to a higher power for assistance.


Eradicate this disease
Asking for the removal of whatever is plaguing the individual.


Close your eyes, pray for plagues
A call to turn inward and confront suffering head-on by advocating for disaster as a means of cleansing.


Oh Lord, cleanse this Earth and bring upon our doomsday
Referring to doomsday, a symbolic end of the current state of affairs to pave the way for a better future.


So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Ignoring the suffering of others and celebrating their demise.


Watch the rivers flow with blood, death will stand where life once stood
A bleak vision of the future where death takes over the world.


Watch the rivers turn to blood, death will stand where life once stood
A reminder of the devastating effects of human behavior on the Earth.


Close your eyes, pray for plagues
Reiterating the need to call for disaster as a means of renewal and positive change.


Cleanse this Earth, bring our doomsday
Asking for the world to be purged and reborn in a better state.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: LEE MALIA, CURTIS WARD, OLIVER SYKES

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

@safariguide1590

She starts her new diet of liquor and dick
Just like Hollywood, but laced in sick
The sun goes down, and so does she
The sun goes down, and so does she
Sold out the love that she had, left with a cut of the throat
Drinks all 'round on her before she strolls to the moat
The sun goes down, and so does she
The sun goes down, and so does she
Oh
Count
Count your fucking blessings
Come on
Count your blessings, 'cause I'm counting every lie
Count your blessings, 'cause I'm counting every lie
Counting every lie
Christ, I'm asking you for just one thing
I'm asking you for just one thing
Eradicate this disease
Close your eyes, pray for plagues
Oh Lord, cleanse this Earth and bring upon our doomsday
Oh, close your eyes, pray for plagues
Cleanse this Earth and bring doomsday
She starts her new diet of liquor and dick
Just like Hollywood, but laced in sick
The sun goes down, and so does she
The sun goes down, and so does she
So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Watch the rivers flow with blood, death will stand where life once stood
So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Watch the rivers turn to blood, death will stand where life once stood
So clap your hands to the sound of every first born dying now
Watch this rivers turn to blood, death will stand where life once stood
Close your eyes, pray for plagues
Cleanse this Earth, bring our doomsday



All comments from YouTube:

@BrandonPerezOne

Imagine BMTH going mainstream pop and all the new fans decide to check out the early work. I would love to see all their reactions.

@sean.mshane

@QWERTY so are you a new fan or old one

@xray6209

I don't have to imagine, they already are lmao

@GasparOfficial

Man to be honest... I can't stand the music they produce now... absolute bullshit in comparison... this here was lit!

Edit: ty for likes... makes me glad there are still so many old bmth fans. much love! :*

@CybertroninfiniteOfficial

I love their album: Sempiternal, but their old music is decent. New ones, I only like some.

@danielgauthier1327

You spoke too soon man

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@scrumptiousburger367

It’s wild to see how much their sound changed across the years. Starting out was Deathcore, then moved to Metalcore, then went pop, and then back to Metalcore now. Maybe their next one’ll be deathcore

@Dayum05144

I'd love how band is going better and had brought heavy back, Oli would feel his scream has improved and had learned a lot, I'd doubt it.

@martinkrafcik4629

i hope so

@ishaanbhattacharya9405

There were just few pop songs , no album was entirely pop.
Just bcz there's no screaming , doesn't mean it's pop

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