U-166
Centhron Lyrics


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"Where is my father gone?"

The sky in blue above
The ruffling waves beneath
No god unto this voyage
No fucking holy ghost

There is a cross inside
Like meathooks in the flesh
Inner pain born by hate
Burn united states

Fire - in the west
Hail the bloodfeast
Away, far away it slips
U-166
Fire

Cry for the german knights
Into an idiotic system




Watch the thousand graves
Beware the past, remember the dead

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Centhron's song U-166 convey a deep sense of loss and grief. The opening line, "Where is my father gone?" portrays the emptiness and confusion of a child who has lost his father. The following lines describe the vast expanse of the sea and the sky, which serve to highlight the sense of isolation and despair. The lyrics then turn to the absence of any divine presence on the voyage and the resulting hopelessness of the situation. The use of the word "fucking" is particularly effective in conveying the anger and frustration of the singer.


The second verse of the lyrics shifts to a more violent and disturbing imagery. The cross, which is usually a symbol of hope and redemption, becomes a meathook in the flesh, a symbol of pain and suffering. The pain is born out of hate, and the lyrics seem to be alluding to the destructive nature of war, specifically the Second World War. The lyrics refer to the United States, which suggests that the song may be narrating a German soldier's experience of the war. The chorus of the song references fire and blood, which are often associated with destruction and death. The final verse ends with a call to remember the dead, which may be interpreted as a call to acknowledge the human cost of war and to strive for peace.


Line by Line Meaning

Where is my father gone?
The song begins with the singer asking where his father went.


The sky in blue above
The sky is blue and peaceful above, but the sea is rough and dangerous below.


The ruffling waves beneath
The waves are constantly moving and turbulent below the surface.


No god unto this voyage
There is no god or religious presence on this voyage.


No fucking holy ghost
There is no holy ghost or other spiritual entity present.


There is a cross inside
There is a cross on the ship, like a hook in flesh.


Like meathooks in the flesh
The cross is reminiscent of meathooks in flesh, causing pain and suffering.


Inner pain born by hate
The pain is internal and caused by hatred.


Burn united states
The artist wants to burn the United States, possibly as a result of this pain and hatred.


Fire - in the west
There is fire in the west, possibly a reference to war or destruction.


Hail the bloodfeast
The song praises violence and bloodshed, with the usage of 'hail'.


Away, far away it slips
Whatever is happening is slipping away, perhaps out of the artist's control.


U-166
The title of the song, likely referencing a German submarine of the same name that was sunk in the Gulf of Mexico during WWII.


Fire
The final word of the song, likely representing destruction and violence.


Cry for the german knights
The song references German knights, possibly indicating a desire to reclaim a past history or tradition.


Into an idiotic system
The knights are being pushed into a system that is foolish or illogical.


Watch the thousand graves
There are many graves to pay attention to, perhaps as a reminder of the cost of war and violence.


Beware the past, remember the dead
The song warns to be wary of the past while also remembering those who have died as a result of conflict.




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