11th Commandment
Club Decease Lyrics
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The bell is stricken
The rules forbidden
From human eyes
Holy
Saviors mention
Ancients christened
What is to come?
Wicked
Blood is thickened
Grace is hidden
This from all
Teaching
Voices frigid
Eyes attention
Sink from the fall
Nothing is changing
This vague memory
Nor is replacing
This vague history
Arriving,
Immersing,
Believing,
Pretending.
Hide impossible designs
Collide in spite of mine
Kill this more God smiles
Oblivion's to fade away
Oblivion's to fade away
Imagine a greater scene
When dreams have ceased to be
Imagine a greater theme
Oblivion's to fade away
Oblivion's to fade away
Arriving
Immersing
Imagine a greater scene
When dreams have ceased to be
Imagine a greater theme
Oblivion's to fade away
Oblivion's to fade away
In "11th Commandment," Club Decease explores themes of religion, spirituality, and the afterlife. The opening lines suggest a sort of apocalyptic scene - the bell is stricken and the rules are forbidden from human eyes. This sets the tone for an ominous, otherworldly atmosphere. The mention of saviors and ancients christened suggests a connection to Christianity or some sort of organized religion. The lyrics "wicked/blood is thickened/grace is hidden/this from all" further paint a picture of a corrupt, doomed world. The voices mentioned may be those of religious leaders, speaking in a cold, calculated manner. The final line of the first verse - "sink from the fall" - could refer to the fall of man, as mentioned in the Bible.
The chorus contains repeated phrases like "imagine a greater scene" and "oblivion's to fade away." The idea of fading away suggests a release from earthly burdens and suffering, and the repeated calls to imagine something greater could be interpreted as a plea for hope or salvation. The final verse repeats the same phrases as the chorus and adds the lines "arriving/immersing." This could be seen as a reference to entering the afterlife, coming into contact with a higher spiritual realm.
Overall, "11th Commandment" is a lyrically dense song that juxtaposes themes of corruption and decay with calls for something greater. The use of religious imagery and language reinforces this sense of searching for transcendence.
Line by Line Meaning
Glory
The feeling of great pride and admiration caused by something admirable or worthy.
The bell is stricken
Something has happened that signals the start of something new or important.
The rules forbidden
Going against the set of principles or laws that govern something.
From human eyes
Something that is hidden and cannot be seen by the general public.
Holy
Something that is considered to be sacred or divine.
Saviors mention
The act of invoking or referring to someone who is believed to save or redeem.
Ancients christened
The act of giving a religious ceremony to someone or something ancient.
What is to come?
Uncertainty about what will happen in the future.
Wicked
Morally wrong or evil.
Blood is thickened
A situation where blood or family ties matter more than reason, logic or morality.
Grace is hidden
Something good or positive is not easily seen or recognized.
This from all
Everyone is affected by the current state of affairs.
Teaching
The act of imparting knowledge or skills.
Voices frigid
The tone of voice is cold, unfriendly or unemotional.
Eyes attention
Someone or something is being closely observed or monitored.
Sink from the fall
To descend or deteriorate from a higher state to a lower state.
Nothing is changing
The situation remains the same and there is no progress or improvement.
This vague memory
Something that is not clearly remembered or understood.
Nor is replacing
There is no substitute or suitable replacement for what has been lost or missing.
Arriving
Coming to a specific place or destination.
Immersing
To fully involve or engage oneself in something.
Believing
Having faith or trust in something or someone.
Pretending.
The act of behaving as if something is true when it is not.
Hide impossible designs
To conceal or keep hidden ideas, plans or strategies that are unrealistic or cannot be achieved.
Collide in spite of mine
To clash or come into conflict with something despite not wanting it to happen.
Kill this more God smiles
To destroy something that is deemed evil or harmful in order to gain approval or praise.
Oblivion's to fade away
The state of being forgotten or ignored comes to a gradual end.
Imagine a greater scene
To dream of a better and more fulfilling situation or experience.
When dreams have ceased to be
When the hopes, aspirations or desires of someone have faded away or have not been fulfilled.
Imagine a greater theme
To envision a more significant or meaningful purpose or goal.
Oblivion's to fade away
The state of being forgotten or ignored comes to a gradual end.
Oblivion's to fade away
The state of being forgotten or ignored comes to a gradual end.
Contributed by Ian L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.