Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New Yor… Read Full Bio ↴Coheed and Cambria is an American progressive rock band from Nyack, New York. Formed in 2001, the group incorporates aspects of progressive rock, punk rock, metal, post-hardcore, emo and alternative rock. The band currently consists of Claudio Sanchez (vocals, guitars, keyboards), Travis Stever (guitars, vocals), Josh Eppard (drums, keyboards, backing vocals), and Zach Cooper (bass, backing vocals). Most of Coheed and Cambria's albums are concept albums based on a science fiction storyline called The Amory Wars, a series written by Claudio Sanchez, which has been transcribed into a series of comic books as well as a full-length novel. The band has released nine studio albums, three live albums, and several special-edition releases. Their most recent release, Vaxis – Act I: The Unheavenly Creatures, is a return to The Amory Wars concept following 2015's The Color Before the Sun, the band's first non-conceptual album since their inception. The Color Before the Sun, The Afterman: Descension, Year of the Black Rainbow and Good Apollo, I'm Burning Star IV, Volume One: From Fear Through The Eyes of Madness all reached the Billboard top 10.

The Reaping
Coheed and Cambria Lyrics

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Hell must know
there have been worse things I've done,
I hold out these hands to receive the sum
Purge these days
Will we accept the things we must?
The world will now learn of change to come, or no world

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Coheed and Cambria's The Reaping depict a sense of guilt and fear in a world that has become corrupted and is facing grave consequences. The line "Hell must know" suggests a feeling of impending doom and the realization that the actions taken in the past have severe consequences for the future. The singer of the song acknowledges that there are worse things they have done and are ready to pay the price.

The next line "I hold out these hands to receive the sum" implies the readiness to face the consequences head-on and take responsibility for their actions. The line "Purge these days" suggests the need to cleanse the world of its corruption and make way for a better future. The line "Will we accept the things we must?" implies the inevitability of change and the need to adapt to it.

The final line "The world will now learn of change to come, or no world" indicates the severity of the situation and the need for change. The world is at a crossroads and must either embrace the change or face extinction. The song is a call to action to take responsibility and work towards a better future before it's too late.

Line by Line Meaning

Hell must know
I have done terrible things in my life and feel that I am destined for punishment.

there have been worse things I've done,
Although I have committed sin in the past, I have also been party to worse actions.

I hold out these hands to receive the sum
I am ready to face the consequences of my past actions and am willing to accept any punishment that comes my way.

Purge these days
We need to rid ourselves of the evils of our society.

Will we accept the things we must?
We must confront the difficult truths of our existence and accept the responsibilities that come with them.

The world will now learn of change to come, or no world
Either we will make the necessary changes to improve our world, or face the possibility of complete societal collapse.

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CLAUDIO SANCHEZ

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