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Alt
Cast From Eden Lyrics
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Paving the way for our lecherous evangelist middleman healers to market their acquisitive acts of god.
A populace indoctrination of tainted purity for lucrative tithing, for pre-paid pardons from molestation legalities.
Mother mary, filled with contradiction.
Cellist in the symphony of apocalyptic plagues disguised as salvation. our destined manifestation sung by every cross poised to be burned to the ground.
A timeless superstition folds as the smoke rolls toward another wasted prayer to the omnisciently deafened heavens.
Smash their wings, watch them die asphyxiated with stench of the verity silenced by the blood-soaked oppression or the gold-tinted pages.
The lyrics of Cast From Eden's song Alt are a commentary on the destructive nature of organized religion and the negative impact it has had on various cultures throughout history. The song begins with a vivid depiction of a doomsday scenario, as the sky is filled with ominous clouds and the sound of horns. The reference here is to the Book of Revelations in the Bible, in which the end of the world is foretold. The following lines describe the spread of various communicable diseases by missionaries, who are compared to pied pipers. The metaphor emphasizes the idea that religious leaders, like the famous tale of the Pied Piper of Hamelin, have the ability to lead people towards danger or destruction. The resulting populace is likened to zombies – a nod to modern pop culture – and their cultures are said to have been destroyed over millennia by homogenization. The notion of salvation is called into question, and the writer questions whether the Christian dream of eternal peace is actually just a road to oblivion.
The second verse continues the critique of organized religion, this time highlighting the greed and corruption that can often be found in churches. The writer refers to preachers and evangelists who "market their acquisitive acts of God," suggesting that they are more interested in personal gain than spiritual wellness. The lyrics also touch on the issue of sex abuse scandals within the church, and imply that the payment of tithes can lead to pardons for those involved in such crimes. The final lines of the song are a condemnation of the religious deity, as Mary – the mother of Jesus – is accused of being a liar and a progenitor of cultural destruction. The reference to cellists and symphonies brings up the idea of a grand performance, suggesting that religion is just a show, meant to manipulate people and quell their fears.
Line by Line Meaning
Clouds glaring back in tumid silence as the doomsday horns crucify our earth modern day.
The singer describes the present state of the world, where ominous clouds and destructive horns symbolize the impending end of the world.
pied piper missionary mosquitoes, spread their communicable disease leading a nation of zombie slaves,
The singer condemns religious leaders who spread their harmful beliefs like mosquitoes, infecting and controlling their followers like zombies.
millennia old cultures raped into homogeny
The singer laments the loss of diverse cultures throughout history, which have been forcibly assimilated and erased over time.
damned into the implied necessity of salvation's serenity
The artist criticizes the idea that people are inherently sinful and must seek salvation to achieve inner peace and happiness.
marching toward the cultivated oblivion of the Christian pipe dream
The artist suggests that the idea of a perfect Christian world is a fantasy that leads us towards destruction.
inventing our own emergency brake messiahs to save ourselves from the bigoted hells we are creating.
The singer proposes that we must take responsibility for our own actions and create leaders who can stop us from causing harm to ourselves and others.
Paving the way for our lecherous evangelist middleman healers to market their acquisitive acts of god.
The singer criticizes religious figures who use manipulation and greed to profit from their followers' faith.
A populace indoctrination of tainted purity for lucrative tithing, for pre-paid pardons from molestation legalities.
The artist exposes how religious institutions have brainwashed people with false promises of purity, forgiveness, and protection in exchange for money and power.
Mother mary, filled with contradiction.
The artist highlights the contradiction in how religious figures like Mary are often portrayed as pure and virtuous while their teachings and actions are flawed and harmful.
Birther of lies, procreator of amoebic cultural demise, begat the false messiah of the spiritual whores.
The artist denounces the role of religious figures like Mary in perpetuating destructive beliefs and practices that have harmed culture and society for generations.
Cellist in the symphony of apocalyptic plagues disguised as salvation.
The singer portrays Mary as a participant in the destructive forces that are disguised as salvation, playing a role in bringing about the end of the world.
our destined manifestation sung by every cross poised to be burned to the ground.
The artist suggests that humanity's fate is ultimately linked to the destruction of religious symbols and institutions that have caused so much harm and suffering.
A timeless superstition folds as the smoke rolls toward another wasted prayer to the omnisciently deafened heavens.
The singer sees religion as a futile and outdated practice that fails to address the real problems in the world, offering only empty prayers to a non-existent deity.
Smash their wings, watch them die asphyxiated with stench of the verity silenced by the blood-soaked oppression or the gold-tinted pages.
The singer advocates for the destruction of harmful religious institutions and beliefs that have stifled truth and freedom, whether through violence or manipulation.
Contributed by Cameron E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.