Death SS were reformed in 1988 by Sylvester, as Paul Chain detached himself from the evil philosophy of the band. This new incarnation of Death SS would record their first full length album, ...In Death of Steve Sylvester. Their would be many line-up changes in the years to come, with Sylvester once again being the only constant member.
Peace Of Mind
Death SS Lyrics
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I want to reach all wisdom's highest degrees to write my book.
I had to fight against hostile ghosts
and as I reached the red doors of the spell Evil appeared.
God! The rite must be accomplished!
Help me in my search of truth
Give pleasure to my brain.
Man! You read my book of rules
And when there's no way to go
All power you shall gain
Complete intoxication every man can find
The ravaging sensation gives him peace of mind.
I'll keep total control of body and soul
And give my blood and happiness for the love of the absolute.
Give me the strength to be completely pure
My body is ready and my mind is free from every sin.
God! The rite must be accomplished!
Help me in my search of truth
Give pleasure to my brain.
Man! You read my book of rules
And when there's no way to go
All power you shall gain
Complete intoxication every man can find
The ravaging sensation gives him peace of mind.
The lyrics of Death SS's "Peace of Mind" are a journey towards the attainment of ultimate wisdom and power. The singer seeks to reach the highest levels of knowledge so that he may write a book about it. This journey is not without its challenges, as he has to fight against hostile ghosts and encounters the embodiment of Evil itself. The singer calls for divine assistance to complete the rite that will allow him to access the truth that he is seeking. He describes an intense longing for the pleasure that will come with unlocking the mysteries of the universe.
The lyrics also allude to the idea that the pursuit of knowledge can be intoxicating and that this feeling leads to a state of enlightenment. This state of enlightenment brings about a sense of calmness and tranquility that the singer refers to as "peace of mind." The lyrics convey a sense of urgency, as the singer calls upon both God and Man to assist him in his quest for knowledge and ultimate power.
The song likely draws inspiration from various occult traditions and belief systems, with references to spells, blood, and the pursuit of purity. It also touches upon universal themes of the human experience, such as the search for meaning and purpose. Overall, "Peace of Mind" is a dark and powerful exploration of the human desire for knowledge, power, and inner peace.
Line by Line Meaning
Have you ever seen the Holy Light?
Have you ever experienced enlightenment or reached the ultimate spiritual truth?
I want to reach all wisdom's highest degrees to write my book.
I seek to gain the highest level of knowledge and understanding to be able to write my masterpiece.
I had to fight against hostile ghosts
I faced opposition and negativity from unknown forces.
and as I reached the red doors of the spell Evil appeared.
As I approached the final stage, I was faced with the manifestation of pure evil.
God! The rite must be accomplished!
A plea to a supernatural force to help complete the ritual or task at hand.
Help me in my search of truth
Assistance requested to uncover greater knowledge and wisdom.
Give pleasure to my brain.
A desire for mental satisfaction and pleasure from gaining knowledge.
Man! You read my book of rules
A direct address to the listener or reader of the author's rules or guidelines.
And when there's no way to go
When all other options have failed or are unavailable.
All power you shall gain
Through following the guidelines, the listener or reader will gain great power.
Complete intoxication every man can find
A state of complete euphoria can be achieved by anyone.
The ravaging sensation gives him peace of mind.
This intense feeling of euphoria and satisfaction brings inner peace and tranquility.
I'll keep total control of body and soul
I will maintain control of all aspects of my being throughout this process.
And give my blood and happiness for the love of the absolute.
I will sacrifice my physical and mental well-being in the pursuit of ultimate, absolute knowledge.
Give me the strength to be completely pure
A plea for the supernatural force to help the singer achieve pure and perfect enlightenment.
My body is ready and my mind is free from every sin.
I am physically and mentally prepared, and free from wrongdoing or guilt.
Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.