Guide Of Dead
Burning in Hell Lyrics

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[Music: Marcelo, Lyrics: Leandro]

Sacred dogs are dedicated to Him.
In the kingdom of dead he's the Judge
With the head of a jackal and body of a man
He's the faithful guard of the graves

Guide of deads

Anubis wants your soul

[Chorus:]
WATCH OUT Your time has arrived
WATCH OUT He'll guide your soul
WATCH OUT He can be your last chance
Before your soul goes away

He leads the dead, so their hearts will be judged in front of a court
Where the soul earns the right to pass and live again in the beyond

Or have the heart devoured by a devil
Suffering a terrible death one more time

WATCH OUT Your time has arrived
WATCH OUT He'll guide your soul
WATCH OUT He can be your last chance
Before….

[Solo]

[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The Burning in Hell's song "Guide of Dead" talks about the mythology of Anubis, an important figure in ancient Egyptian religion. Anubis, depicted with the head of a jackal and the body of a man, was considered the god of death, mummification, embalming and the afterlife. The lyrics describe how Anubis, in the kingdom of the dead, judges the hearts of the deceased and decides whether they will pass on to the afterlife or suffer a terrible fate. Anubis is portrayed as the faithful guard of the graves and the leader of the spirits to the underworld.

The chorus of the song warns the listener that their time has come, and that Anubis will guide their soul to its final destination. However, Anubis can also be the last chance for their soul to be judged fairly before passing away into the beyond. The guitar solo in the middle of the song adds a haunting and eerie quality to the overall tone, reflecting the solemnity of the subject matter. The repetition of the chorus amplifies the sense of urgency and the possibility of a bleak fate. In conclusion, the song "Guide of Dead" is a powerful tribute to Anubis and to the ancient beliefs that still capture our imagination today.

Line by Line Meaning

Sacred dogs are dedicated to Him.
Anubis, the jackal-headed god of death, is accompanied by sacred dogs who serve and worship him.

In the kingdom of dead he's the Judge
Anubis is the judge of the souls of the dead in the afterlife.

With the head of a jackal and body of a man
Anubis is depicted as a humanoid being with the head of a jackal, which represents his role as a guide to the afterlife.

He's the faithful guard of the graves
Anubis is responsible for protecting the tombs and guiding the souls of the dead through the underworld.

Guide of deads
Anubis is the guide who leads the souls of the dead through the underworld.

Anubis wants your soul
Anubis is the lord of the dead, who judges the souls of the deceased and determines their ultimate fate.

WATCH OUT Your time has arrived
Be warned that your time on earth is limited and that you will eventually face judgment in the afterlife.

WATCH OUT He'll guide your soul
Anubis is the guide who will lead your soul through the underworld and past the final judgment.

WATCH OUT He can be your last chance
Anubis represents the last chance for redemption and salvation before one's soul passes into the afterlife and faces judgment.

He leads the dead, so their hearts will be judged in front of a court
Anubis leads the souls of the dead to the Hall of Judgment, where their hearts will be weighed against the feather of truth in front of a court of gods.

Where the soul earns the right to pass and live again in the beyond
If the soul's heart is pure and true, it will be granted passage into the afterlife to live again in a new form.

Or have the heart devoured by a devil
If the soul's heart is impure, it will be devoured by the demon Ammit, condemning the soul to eternal suffering.

Suffering a terrible death one more time
The soul that fails the judgment will suffer a second death and eternal torment in the afterlife.

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