Mantis
Chaostar Lyrics


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As I think of you.
With cries that pierce me to the heart
For I own all the beasts
Of the forest beasts in theirs thousands on my hills.
With cries that pierce me
To the heart my enemies
Revile saying all the day
Where is your God?
You love evil more, than good lies more than truth you want
You love the destructive, world you tongue to deceit.
From the land of the living I will snatch you from your tent and uproot you.
For the sins of their mouths for the curses and lies that shall they speak.
Let me dwell in your tent for ever and hide in the shelter of your dreams.
For you hear my prayer grams the heritage of those.
He will search. We searches the mind and knows the depths of the heart.
The end of the earth stand in awe at the sight of your wonders
With cries that pierce me
To the heart my enemies
Revile saying all the day
Where is your God?
As I think of you.
With cries that pierce me to the heart
For I own all the beasts
Of the forest beasts in theirs thousands on my hills.
From my sins. Turn away




Your face and blow out all my guilt
Make me hear rejoin and gladness that the bones you have (crushed may thrill).

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chaostar's song Mantis are deeply introspective and evoke feelings of desperation and longing for redemption. The lyrics display a sense of guilt and remorse for sins committed and a desire for absolution. The song opens with the singer thinking of someone, perhaps a lover or a divine being, who can see and hear their cries that pierce their heart. However, the singer owns all the beasts of the forest, indicating a sense of power and control. The enemies of the singer revile them and question the existence of their God, accusing the singer of loving evil more than good and lying more than speaking the truth. The singer confesses their sins and asks for forgiveness while also expressing a desire to dwell in the tent of the divine being forever.


The lyrics of the song are cryptic and mysterious, but they explore themes of guilt, forgiveness, and redemption. The singer seems to be grappling with the consequences of their actions and seeking a way to atone for their mistakes. The references to the beasts of the forest and owning them may represent a sense of dominance over nature or a reminder that even the most powerful beings are not immune to suffering and pain. The singer's enemies' taunts about the existence of their God may reflect a crisis of faith, and the singer's desire to dwell in God's tent may represent a longing for guidance and protection in a world that feels chaotic and uncertain.


Line by Line Meaning

As I think of you.
I am reminded of you and my thoughts are consumed with you.


With cries that pierce me to the heart
I am overwhelmed with emotion and feel a deep pain inside.


For I own all the beasts
I possess all of the wild animals.


Of the forest beasts in theirs thousands on my hills.
There are thousands of wild animals that roam freely on my land.


With cries that pierce me to the heart my enemies revile
My enemies insult and criticize me in a hurtful way that deeply affects me.


Saying all the day Where is your God?
My enemies question my faith and mock my beliefs by asking where my God is.


You love evil more, than good lies more than truth you want
You have a preference for evil over good, and you value lies more than the truth.


You love the destructive world, your tongue to deceit.
You have an affinity for the destructive ways of the world, and you are prone to deceitfulness.


From the land of the living I will snatch you from your tent and uproot you.
I will remove you from the land of the living, taking you away from your home and disrupting your life.


For the sins of their mouths for the curses and lies that shall they speak.
The reason for your removal is due to the sins of your tongue, the curses and lies that you speak.


Let me dwell in your tent for ever and hide in the shelter of your dreams.
May I always find refuge and safety in your presence and in the peace of my dreams.


For you hear my prayer grams the heritage of those.
You listen to my prayers and provide me with a heritage and a sense of belonging.


He will search. We searches the mind and knows the depths of the heart.
God will search the mind and heart thoroughly, knowing all our deep secrets and thoughts.


The end of the earth stand in awe at the sight of your wonders
The people from all around the world are amazed by the amazing things that you can do.


From my sins. Turn away, Your face and blow out all my guilt.
Please forgive me for my sins and erase my guilt from your memory.


Make me hear rejoin and gladness that the bones you have (crushed may thrill)
Grant me the joy and happiness that I deserve, as if my bones are restored to full health.




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