God Is Dead
Carnivore Lyrics

God looked down from heaven shook his head and wept
God is deeply saddened by the state of the world and the lack of loyalty from his followers.

His flock had gone astray wolves mingling with sheep
The people on earth have deviated from the path they were given and are causing chaos by mixing good and evil.

You tried to save man once by sending down a son
God sent Jesus to Earth to save humanity from sin and offer redemption.

But the bastards nailed him up
The people who received Jesus turned on him and betrayed him, leading to his crucifixion.

And laughed at what they'd done
Those who persecuted Jesus found humor in his suffering and death, which adds to their sin.

You gang raped mother nature I love a virgins cry
Humanity has abused the earth and its resources, resulting in destruction and death, and the singer enjoys witnessing innocent suffering.

Blood poured from the earth she suffered and she died
The earth is in extreme pain due to the harm caused by humans, which results in death and destruction.

Rusty scissors still in hand you castrated father time
Humanity has caused irreparable damage to the concept of time, which is an inherent natural force beyond human control.

Feed his balls to the hounds that drink his cum like wine
The artist suggests the castration of time as a method of control, and those who benefit from this suffering are perverse and evil.

God is dead
The idea of a higher power is dead, and the loss of faith has led to chaos and destruction.

You've taken all my precious gifts
Humanity has taken for granted the many blessings bestowed by God, such as life, and has failed to show gratitude.

I gave unto you life from by breath
God gave life and breath to humanity, which is a precious gift often taken for granted.

You a product of my love
Humanity was created with love by God, but this love has not been reciprocated in the way it should be.

Your gratitude shown in my death
God is saying that humanity's rebellion and sin caused him to sacrifice his own son to offer redemption, which is not a sign of gratitude but rather a sign of shame.

The devil has taken your spirit
The devil has seduced humanity and caused them to stray from God, resulting in spiritual death.

Keeps it chained up in the night
The devil keeps humanity in bondage and darkness, which is a sign of despair and evil.

Tells you that evil is good
The devil convinces people to embrace evil, and what is inherently bad is portrayed as good and righteous.

But you will never see the light
Humanity will never see the truth, beauty, and goodness of God if they remain in the darkness and the lies perpetuated by the devil.

Eat his body drink his blood
Referring to the sacrament of Holy Communion, this line reminds humanity of the sacrifice of Jesus and the importance of remembering that sacrifice in their daily lives.

Then we'll sing our song of love
The artist envisions a time when people will embrace the love of God and sing praises to him as a sign of unity and redemption.

Now you come crawling on your hands and knees
Humanity begs for mercy and forgiveness after the destruction they have caused.

You beg for forgiveness suck me till I bleed
The image of sucking blood can be interpreted as vampiric and demonic, and suggests an unhealthy desire for God's mercy without embracing true repentance and redemption.

And for your transgressions heretical blasphemy
The singer accuses humanity of committing extreme sins against God, including speaking and acting against God and his teachings.

The punishment is damnation you'll burn interminably
Those whose deeds are unworthy in the eyes of God will be punished by eternal damnation and torment.

Look what you've done to nature
Humanity is being called out for the grave environmental damage they have caused out of greed and carelessness.

And what you've done to time there's no more room in hell
Humanity's harmful actions have impacted time itself, and the singer suggests that there is no place for them even in hell.

Your sinners you steal what is mine
Humanity has committed acts of theft and disobedience towards God, and the singer reminds them of their status as sinners and their failure to respect the creator.

Now the dead walk the earth
The death and devastation caused by humanity's actions reach epic proportions, leading to chaos and the loss of the natural order.

There's nowhere to hide
The consequences of humanity's sins have caught up with them, leaving no room to escape or to atone.

The devil and his disciples
The singer refers to the devil and those who embrace evil as disciples who revel in destruction and chaos.

Rejoice my suicide
The singer suggests that by embracing death and chaos, the devil and his disciples are in essence celebrating the end of the world and the death of God.

Bustin' heads breaking legs
The artist envisions a time of extreme violence and brutality, where people inflict pain and death upon one another without mercy or restraint.

Smashin' faces spreading hate
The artist laments the endless cycle of hate and division that plagues humanity, leading to even more violence and chaos.

Screaming out this can't be real
The artist suggests that humanity is living in a state of constant disbelief and disillusionment, as the world falls apart around them.

Broken bottles chains and
The image of broken bottles and chains suggests the theme of bondage and friction, where humanity is trapped and oppressed, leading to violence and destruction.

Knives bats and pipes to end your life
The artist envisions even more brutality and violence, where people use weapons to inflict pain and destruction upon each other, ultimately leading to death and despair.

Crush you beneath my wheels
The singer refers to the crushing weight of death and destruction that envelops humanity, with no escape or hope for redemption.

And of course no regret give me freedom or give me death
The singer suggests that humanity is now too far gone to experience regret, as they have embraced a life of sin and destruction, with no regard for the consequences of their actions.

You're flirting with disaster
The singer warns that humanity's reckless and careless behavior will result in catastrophic consequences.

Riding wild running free no one's gonna govern me
The artist suggests that humanity prefers to live in a state of anarchy and chaos, with no rules or authority, leading to catastrophe and doom.