The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth
Creature Feature Lyrics


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Our story starts so very, very deep underground
Unaware of the legions they are building down there
Then comes the sound, a shrill signal loud enough to drown
The time has come, Mother Nature’s now holding the gun

Well once you enter the hive
You'll never make it out alive
It's been devised
So no human being will survive
Could it be worse
I think they've acquired a thirst
We claimed it first
Now the meek shall inherit the earth

Kill one and two more will take it's place
Withdraw, the city's under martial law
A nameless horror, like nothing we've encountered before
The time has come for mankind to be undone

They're coming up
You're going down
They're coming up
You're going down

Well once you enter the hive
You'll never make it out alive
It's been devised
So no human being will survive
Could it be worse
I think they've acquired a thirst
We claimed it first
Now the meek shall inherit the earth

Welcome to annihilation
Devastation across the nation
Welcome to eternal damnation
A revelation void of salvation
Welcome to extermination
Abomination through mutation
Welcome to the aberration
Transformation then liberation

They're coming up
You're going down
They're coming up
You're going down

Well once you enter the hive
You'll never make it out alive
It's been devised
So no human being will survive
Could it be worse
I think they've acquired a thirst




We claimed it first
Now the meek shall inherit the earth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of “The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth” by Creature Feature is a disaster-themed song that depicted an apocalypse caused by an abnormal force of nature, which has been building underground before becoming a reality. The song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of humanity's careless and reckless actions towards nature, which has led to their inevitable undoing. The story starts deep underground, where humans are unaware of what's brewing beneath, and then a loud signal sounded, signaling the arrival of Mother Nature with her gun.


The lyrics reveal that Mother Nature is angry and seeks to take what humans have always claimed as theirs, starting with wiping out every human being. The verses read like a warning of what nature can do when abused, leading to her retaliation. The chorus sings like a dirge, with grim and hopeless lyrics, implying that when nature unleashes her fury anytime soon, there will be no escape for humans. The chorus also suggests that the meek will inherit the earth, implying that only those with the resilience to survive will inherit the earth after the apocalypse.


In summary, “The Meek Shall Inherit The Earth” lyrics are a forewarning of how the cycles of nature can be vicious and cruel when humans ignore the toll of their careless actions. It reminds people that nature is a powerful entity and requires us to treat it with respect and care. The song was well-executed, with an impressive production value and vocal delivery, which combines to create a haunting and unforgettable listening experience.


Line by Line Meaning

Our story starts so very, very deep underground
The story begins deep underground, where something is slowly being built without knowledge.


Unaware of the legions they are building down there
There is no awareness of the armies that are being developed underground.


Then comes the sound, a shrill signal loud enough to drown
Suddenly, a loud and jarring sound pierces the silence, drowning everything else out.


The time has come, Mother Nature’s now holding the gun
It is now time for Mother Nature to wield her power like a weapon.


Well once you enter the hive
If you dare to enter this underground world,


You'll never make it out alive
You will not leave the hive alive.


It's been devised
The hive was created intentionally,


So no human being will survive
Human beings are not meant to survive this place.


Could it be worse
The situation could not be any grimmer.


I think they've acquired a thirst
The creatures in the hive have developed a hunger for humans.


We claimed it first
Humans originally staked claim to the earth.


Now the meek shall inherit the earth
But now, only those who are meek and not powerful will inherit the earth.


Kill one and two more will take it's place
Killing one creature will only lead to more taking its place.


Withdraw, the city's under martial law
The city is under strict military control, and it's best to leave it behind.


A nameless horror, like nothing we've encountered before
This horror is something unlike anything anyone has ever seen before, and it doesn't even have a name.


The time has come for mankind to be undone
Humanity's time has come to be destroyed.


Welcome to annihilation
Prepare to witness the destruction of everything.


Devastation across the nation
The destruction will be widespread across the nation.


Welcome to eternal damnation
The horrors that await will never end.


A revelation void of salvation
This revelation, this reckoning, is beyond hope of any rescue or salvation.


Welcome to extermination
Welcome to being completely destroyed, wiped out beyond all recognition.


Abomination through mutation
These abominations were created through mutation and are beyond comprehension.


Welcome to the aberration
Welcome to the something that is totally divergent from what is normal or expected.


Transformation then liberation
It is only through a changing process and breaking free that there is any hope of survival.


They're coming up
The creatures are making their way to the surface.


You're going down
You will not survive their arrival.




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