Their lyrical themes have traditionally pertained to Satanism and anti-Christianity. Certain past and present members including Blackmoon, Ahriman, Caligula and Chaq Mol have each declared an affinity for Satanism, with Ahriman and Caligula notably being practitioners of LaVeyan Satanism. In their earlier years, their lyrical themes usually revolved specifically around depictions of Hell and Satan. After Emperor Magus Caligula joined the band, their lyrics came to focus more on blasphemy and anti-Christian rhetoric, although there have been several exceptions to this.
The group have released seven full-length albums and are one of the most prominent acts in the Swedish black metal scene.
Dark Funeral was founded by guitarists Blackmoon (David Parland) and Lord Ahriman in 1993. Shortly afterwards drummer Draugen and bassist and vocalist Themgoroth joined the band. Their self-titled and self-financed EP, Dark Funeral, was recorded in 1994 at Dan Swanö's Unisound studio in January. It was released on May 4, the same day the band performed their first gig at Luse Lottes Pub in Oslo, Norway, alongside bands such as fellow live debut band Gorgoroth and Marduk (who performed their first show abroad). After the recording sessions, Draugen left the band and was replaced by Equimanthorn.
King Antichrist
Dark Funeral Lyrics
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Not from a virgin alone as for god, the son of perdition he will be born in sin.
Like the great serpent in the wayside he sits,
Waiting to wound those who justice's path walks.
They will be killed in an agonizing death,
Struck with the poison of his wickedness.
God he raises the lowly, our king he casts them out.
Sin stand for beauty, sin stands for life.
Sexual sin is every man's right.
He will exalt the wicked of man,
Our king the Antichrist.
Just as the lord and redeemer foresaw,
A suitable place for his son to be born.
So did the devil, he knew a place.
From which all evil could root,
It was Babylon.
He will come to Jerusalem with various tortures,
And slay all the Christians he can not convert to his cause.
He'll destroy the human race as far as he can,
And on the last day,
He will destroy himself.
God he raises the lowly, our king he casts them out.
Instead of condemn all the sinners, they will be magnified.
Sin stand for beauty, sin stands for life.
Sexual sin is every man's right.
He will exalt the wicked of man,
Our king the Antichrist.
Sin stand for beauty, sin stands for life.
Sexual sin is every man's right.
He will exalt the wicked of man,
Our king the Antichrist.
The lyrics of Dark Funeral's song "King Antichrist" paint a vivid picture of the coming of the Antichrist's son, who will be born from the union of two, and not through a virgin birth. He will be the son of perdition, born in sin, and will be vicious like the great serpent waiting to wound those who walk on the path of justice. The Antichrist's son will kill those in an agonizing death, striking them with the poison of his wickedness.
The song highlights how the Antichrist's son will come to Jerusalem with various tortures and will slay all Christians who refuse to convert to his cause. He will destroy the human race as far as he can, and in the end, he will destroy himself on the last day. The song also speaks about how "Our king" will exalt the wicked of man and stand for beauty and life, whereby sexual sin will be every man's right.
In summary, the song talks about the coming of the Antichrist's son, who will be born in sin and will spread destruction and wickedness. The song is full of vivid imagery that leaves a lasting impression on the mind of the listener.
Line by Line Meaning
This is the story of the Antichrist's son, born from the union of two.
The Antichrist's son was born from the union of two, he was not born from a virgin like the son of God. He will be born in sin.
Like the great serpent in the wayside he sits, Waiting to wound those who justice's path walks.
The Antichrist waits like a serpent on the wayside to harm those who follow the path of justice.
They will be killed in an agonizing death, Struck with the poison of his wickedness.
Those who oppose the Antichrist will suffer and die a painful death from his wickedness.
God he raises the lowly, our king he casts them out. Instead of condemn all the sinners, they will be magnified.
The Antichrist will turn things upside down. He will cast out the lowly that God raises up, and magnify sinners instead of condemning them.
Sin stand for beauty, sin stands for life. Sexual sin is every man's right. He will exalt the wicked of man, Our king the Antichrist.
The Antichrist will glorify sin and allow it to flourish. He will exalt the wicked ones among men.
Just as the lord and redeemer foresaw, A suitable place for his son to be born. So did the devil, he knew a place. From which all evil could root, It was Babylon.
Just as God chose a suitable place for his son to be born, the devil also knew a place where all evil could thrive and root, which was Babylon.
He will come to Jerusalem with various tortures, And slay all the Christians he can not convert to his cause. He'll destroy the human race as far as he can, And on the last day, He will destroy himself.
The Antichrist will come to Jerusalem and torture and kill all the Christians who refuse to convert to his cause. He will try to destroy the entire human race, and on the last day, he will destroy himself.
Sin stand for beauty, sin stands for life. Sexual sin is every man's right. He will exalt the wicked of man, Our king the Antichrist.
The Antichrist will glorify sin and allow it to flourish. He will exalt the wicked ones among men.
Sin stand for beauty, sin stands for life. Sexual sin is every man's right. He will exalt the wicked of man, Our king the Antichrist.
The Antichrist will glorify sin and allow it to flourish. He will exalt the wicked ones among men.
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