Kingdom Come
Darwin Song Project Lyrics
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'Neath a caterpillar's skin
It hatches and the larva grows
Feasting from within
It kills its host then off it goes
To sting another one
Seems to me there's too much misery to believe in Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Seems to me there's too much misery to believe in Kingdom Come
I've a secret guaranteed
To make the theologians squirm
All it takes is time to make a man
From the lowliest of worms
We are not the pinnacle
Nobody's chosen ones
Can the minds of men be trusted with such things as Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Can the minds of men be trusted with such things as Kingdom Come
Once I had a daughter
She died before her time
I sponged her fevered brow
And cursed her bilious decline
And I feel her like a phantom limb
Pins and needles numb
Friend, I cannot comprehend what makes you cling to Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Friend, I cannot comprehend what makes you cling to Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Seems to me there's too much misery
Can the minds of men be trusted
I cannot understand how you cling to Kingdom Come
I've known communion in conviction
And the loneliness of doubt
Does the master mark the sparrow's fall
Or just let it all play out?
If only for your sake, my love,
I wish I could succumb
Bridge the void and join you for eternity in your Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Bridge the void and join you for eternity in Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Bridge the void and join you for eternity in Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Seems to me there's too much misery to believe in Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Kingdom Come
Can the minds of men be trusted with such things as Kingdom Come?
The song Kingdom Come by Darwin Song Project is a commentary on the human belief in an afterlife or a better world beyond the current one which is full of struggles and suffering. The opening lines of the song describe the wasp laying its eggs inside the caterpillar, leading to its death, and the larva thriving on the dead host. This symbolism is extended to the human struggle, where people often tend to believe in an idealistic and mythical future while ignoring the miseries of the present reality. The song highlights the irony of how people cling to the idea of a superior kingdom while the current kingdom is ridden with despair and pain.
The second verse of the song talks about the process of evolution and how humans have evolved from lowly and insignificant organisms. The lyrics suggest that nobody is inherently superior or chosen and that humans are merely a product of evolution. The verse questions if it is wise to assume that humans have the discernment to understand the concept of a superior kingdom and if they can be trusted with such beliefs.
The final verses of the song reflect on the loss of a loved one and the yearning to reunite with them. The singer expresses the difficulty in comprehending the idea of an afterlife or a kingdom in the context of such loss. They also question if a higher power can intervene and change the circumstances of life or if everything follows a predestined course. In conclusion, the song portrays the struggle with faith, belief, and the fear of death, and the ultimate question of whether humans can trust their minds to comprehend concepts such as Kingdom Come.
Line by Line Meaning
The wasp she lays an egg
The wasp lays an egg beneath the skin of a caterpillar
'Neath a caterpillar's skin
Beneath the skin of a caterpillar is where the wasp lays an egg
It hatches and the larva grows
After hatching, the larva grows by feasting on the caterpillar from within
Feasting from within
The larva feeds on the caterpillar's flesh from inside of it
It kills its host then off it goes
After it grows and feeds, the larva kills the caterpillar and leaves
To sting another one
The wasp will lay its eggs in another caterpillar
Seems to me there's too much misery to believe in Kingdom Come
There is too much pain and suffering in the world to believe in an afterlife
I've a secret guaranteed
I have a secret that is proven true
To make the theologians squirm
This secret makes religious scholars uncomfortable
All it takes is time to make a man
Given enough time, even the smallest creature can evolve into a human
From the lowliest of worms
Even the simplest life forms have the potential to evolve into humans
We are not the pinnacle
Humans are not the ultimate form of life
Nobody's chosen ones
No one is destined or chosen to be superior
Can the minds of men be trusted with such things as Kingdom Come
Should we trust human understanding of the afterlife?
Once I had a daughter
I had a daughter in the past
She died before her time
My daughter passed away too young
I sponged her fevered brow
I cared for her when she was sick
And cursed her bilious decline
I was angry at her illness and her eventual death
And I feel her like a phantom limb
I still feel the pain of her loss and her memories overwhelm me
Pins and needles numb
My emotions still affect me strongly
Friend, I cannot comprehend what makes you cling to Kingdom Come
I don't understand why people choose to believe in an afterlife
I've known communion in conviction
I have felt a deep sense of connection through my beliefs
And the loneliness of doubt
But I have also felt lonely when questioning my beliefs
Does the master mark the sparrow's fall
Does God care about the death of a small bird?
Or just let it all play out?
Or does everything happen randomly and without divine intervention?
If only for your sake, my love, I wish I could succumb
For the sake of love, I wish I could believe in an afterlife
Bridge the void and join you for eternity in your Kingdom Come
I wish to be reunited with loved ones in an afterlife
Seems to me there's too much misery to believe in Kingdom Come
The pain and suffering in the world make it difficult for me to believe in an afterlife
Can the minds of men be trusted with such things as Kingdom Come?
Should we trust human understanding of the afterlife?
Contributed by Daniel J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.