The Culture
DJ Hooligan Lyrics
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Agony
Seventh Culture, The Awakening
"Pur soul is mine forever"
"Don't try to stand the sin"
"Woman, behold thy son;
"Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Thy daily stage of duty run
Awake of your dull stoth, and joyful rise
To pay thy morning sacrifice
Reedem thy mis-spent time that's past
And like this day as if thy last
Improve thy talent with due-care
For the great day thyself prepare
Let all they converse be sincere
Thy conscience as the noon-day clear
Think how all - seeing god thy ways
And all they secret thoughts surveys
Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart
And with the angels tear'em apart
Who all night long unwearied sing
High praise to the eternal lord"
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"Dying forever
Your soul is mine
Dying forever
I am your messiah"
DJ Hooligan is a German electronic dance music producer who made the song "The Culture". The song features lyrics from various sources, namely,'Agony' and 'Seventh Culture, The Awakening' by Eternal Afflict, and religious texts. The lyrics "Don't try to stand the sin" is a warning to anyone who tries to defend their sins; it reminds them that wrongdoing is bad, and you should not try to promote it. The line "Pur soul is mine forever" is an ambiguous statement, which could mean different things based on interpretation. Some argue that it represents ownership or control over the soul, while others believe it signifies the protection or acquisition of the soul.
Another religious quotation used in the song is "Woman, behold thy son; Woman, behold thy mother." The line is a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus Christ. When he was dying on the cross, he told his mother Mary to go home with his disciple, John. The song conveys that the line is an appeal to women to care for one another, which is a fundamental Christian value. The second verse's opening lines describe the start of a new day and urge listeners to start the day joyfully and with a clear conscience. It stresses the need to use time wisely and to prepare for eternity, as all deeds in life have consequences on Judgment Day.
Finally, the last lyrics state: "Dying forever, Your soul is mine, Dying forever, I am your messiah." The phrase reflects DJ Hooligan's vision of music as a type of religion or culture. The lyrics enforce the idea that the mesianistic DJ Hooligan brings listeners to a new era of electronic music.
Line by Line Meaning
Eternal Afflict
A condition of eternal misfortune
Agony
Severe physical or mental suffering
Seventh Culture, The Awakening
The beginning of a new era or consciousness
"Pur soul is mine forever"
Possession of the soul for eternity
"Don't try to stand the sin"
Do not resist the sin
"Woman, behold thy son;
Woman, behold thy mother"
A reference to Jesus Christ on the cross, in which Jesus told Mary, his mother, to look at John as her son and said to John to look at Mary as his mother
"Awake, my soul, and with the sun
Thy daily stage of duty run
Awake of your dull stoth, and joyful rise
To pay thy morning sacrifice
Quotation of a hymn that encourages the listener to awaken their soul and start their day with purpose and devotion
"Reedem thy mis-spent time that's past
And like this day as if thy last
Improve thy talent with due-care
For the great day thyself prepare
Advice to make amends for wasted time in the past and to focus on making the most of today while preparing for the future
"Let all they converse be sincere
Thy conscience as the noon-day clear
Think how all - seeing god thy ways
And all they secret thoughts surveys
Encouragement to be sincere in communication, maintain a clear conscience, and remember that God is always watching and aware of one's thoughts and actions
"Wake, and lift up thyself, my heart
And with the angels tear'em apart
Who all night long unwearied sing
High praise to the eternal lord"
A call to awaken and join the angels in singing praises to the Lord
"Dying forever
Your soul is mine
Dying forever
I am your messiah"
A sinister reference to taking ownership of the soul after death, with the implication that the singer is the messiah
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
agniesia t.
It was my first tune which has started my trance journey.
❤️Trance❤️ pure cure for stress
marko1679
One of my greatest traxx ever,I had so many special trips with this one :)
Marc Davies
Hard trancing at its finest
cartero cabron
gracias por este temazo,forma parte de la historia de la musica
tranceforce90
Un monument de l'année 1994, inoubliable !
William Kane
Da muss ich 14 oder 15 gewesens sein, als dieser Track raus kam.
Hab damals extra bei meinen Walkman die Lautstärke überdreht. Ging ab wie Sau damals.
Thunfisch
und ich werde jetzt erst 18 wenn meine generation doch nur wüsste wie geil die mukke ist und sich nicht immer von propaganda musik blenden lassen würden
Sander Rednas
getting the light flashes back into my eyes!! :)
Bert Meijer
damn good sound its the best one in years
Zer0t0nin
Dieser Song....mein Lieblings Rave-Song nach wie vor. Hachja....die gute alte Zeit. Damals hat Techno als GEnre wenigstens noch versucht, neue Grenzen zu setzen, alte zu sprengen etc und nicht nur alte SOngs zu nehmen und nen Beat drueber zu klatschen.