When Angels Die
Coroner Lyrics


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Darkness covers the place we live,
And children ask for reasons why.
When acid rain burns your skin to shreds,
And children die with open eyes.

Disfigured faces, bleeding disease.
Mutilated bodies - sill alive or almost dead.
Time to realize what they've done to us.
It makes no sense to protect yourself.

Disfigured faces, bleeding disease.
Mutilated bodies - sill alive or almost dead.

Chemical holocaust, invisible death.
Destruction as far as you can see.
Die right off.
Breathing deep, killing death winds.

Nuclear fall-out, comes down like snow.
And the radiation begins to kill.




When the whole history of this planet,
Seems to be forgotten.

Overall Meaning

Coroner's "When Angels Die" is a harrowing song that speaks to the tragic destruction of humanity at the hands of chemical and nuclear disaster. The lyrics describe the horrific reality that we face when we continue to ignore the consequences of our actions, and the devastating effects they can have on future generations. The first verse sets the scene, with an image of darkness suffocating the world we live in, and children who are left asking for answers as they witness the destruction around them. The chorus then paints a vivid picture of the suffering and death that human beings can inflict on each other, as "disfigured faces," "bleeding disease," and "mutilated bodies" are alluded to. The second verse is even more graphic, as the song depicts a "chemical holocaust" that leaves only destruction and death in its wake. The final lines of the song are perhaps the most potent, speaking to the idea that our collective memory can fail us when it comes to acknowledging the lasting impact of catastrophic events on our planet and its people.


One critical interpretation of the song would be that it is a warning about the dangers of environmental pollution, nuclear energy, and chemical warfare. The "acid rain" that "burns your skin to shreds" and the "chemical holocaust" that causes "invisible death" suggest that we may be subjecting ourselves to a long-term, irreversible crisis by ignoring these types of hazards. Meanwhile, the reference to "nuclear fall-out" that comes down like snow and causes radiation sickness could represent the terrifying possibility of nuclear war. Ultimately, the message of the song is that we must be aware of the destructive potential of these phenomena and take action to prevent them from harming humanity and our planet. We must not forget the lessons of history and must work to create a world where disasters are less likely to occur.


Line by Line Meaning

Darkness covers the place we live,
The world is consumed by darkness and evil


And children ask for reasons why.
Innocent children cannot understand why this is happening to them


When acid rain burns your skin to shreds,
Acid rain corrodes the skin of the innocent


And children die with open eyes.
Children suffer and die while remaining fully aware of their surroundings


Disfigured faces, bleeding disease.
Victims of this tragedy are left with disfigurement and illness


Mutilated bodies - sill alive or almost dead.
The injured are left alive or barely clinging to life


Time to realize what they've done to us.
It's time to acknowledge the terrible actions of those responsible for this disaster


It makes no sense to protect yourself.
It's futile to try and protect yourself from this tragedy


Chemical holocaust, invisible death.
This chemical disaster has caused mass destruction and death


Destruction as far as you can see.
The damage caused by this disaster is extensive and far-reaching


Die right off.
People are dying immediately from this disaster


Breathing deep, killing death winds.
The air is full of toxic, deadly chemicals that kill those who breathe it in


Nuclear fall-out, comes down like snow.
Nuclear radiation falls like snow from the sky


And the radiation begins to kill.
Radiation is deadly and causing death to those exposed to it


When the whole history of this planet,
The longstanding history of the planet is being erased by this tragedy


Seems to be forgotten.
This disaster has caused people to forget the past and focus only on the present devastation




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: CH BRODER ROLAND, MARKUS EDELMANN, ROLAND CH BRODER, THOMAS VETTERLI

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