Believe the lie
Deicide - Serpents of the Light Lyrics
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Hypnotized by his infliction
Go to him, he is your savior
Leave this place, do us a favor
Believe the lie of a god you'll never know
Prepare to die when you least expect to go
A desperate mind will ignore realityThe word of christ has you lost in fantasy
Believe the lie to reside with him in death
Conserve to buy into what he's promising
Don't be so blind not to mind hypocrisy
You just might find what you want can never be
Take your life, be a true christian
For the lies of his existence
Sacrifice rendered unable
Book of god, it is a fable
Believe the lie to return from which we came
The serpent's light has you mesmerized again
When faith decides suicide at heaven's whim
Believe the lie, you are saved from all your sins
When is life worth a religion
Ease your mind, make the incision
Prey to him, incoming stranger
Son of god dead in the manger
In the lyrics to "Believe The Lie" by Deicide off their album "Serpents of the Light," the band delves into a scathing critique of organized religion, particularly Christianity. The first verse depicts a call to relinquish one's personal identity and autonomy in favor of blind faith in an elusive god figure. The singer urges the listener to forsake their current reality and embrace a manufactured savior, highlighting the power dynamics at play within religious institutions.
The chorus emphasizes the destructive consequences of unwavering devotion to a faith that demands unquestioning belief. By reinforcing the idea of an afterlife and eternal salvation as rewards for submission, the song condemns the manipulation and control wielded over followers who choose to "believe the lie." Deicide presents a stark portrayal of the psychological and spiritual consequences of forsaking critical thinking in favor of dogma, warning against the seductive trap of religious fantasy.
The second verse expands on the theme of religious delusion, mocking the notion of compliance as a measure of one's adherence to Christian doctrine. The lyrics challenge the paradoxical nature of religious teachings, highlighting the hypocrisy and emptiness inherent in blind conformity. Deicide pulls no punches in exposing the futility of striving for unattainable divine promises, painting a bleak picture of those who are ensnared in the web of religious manipulation.
The final verse of the song serves as a culmination of the band's indictment of organized religion, with references to sacrificial rituals and the mythical elements of Christian mythology. By invoking imagery of a sacrificial offering and the pervasive influence of religious texts, Deicide underscores the absurdity and falsehoods embedded within the framework of faith. The sinister tone of the lyrics conveys a sense of urgency and warning, urging listeners to break free from the illusions of religious indoctrination and embrace a more critical and independent perspective on spirituality and belief.
Line by Line Meaning
Time you died for your religion
In the name of your religion, you are willing to sacrifice your life
Hypnotized by his infliction
You are mesmerized and influenced by his teachings
Go to him, he is your savior
Seek salvation in him, believing he will save you
Leave this place, do us a favor
Depart from here, spare us from your presence
Believe the lie of a god you'll never know
Trust in the falsehood of a god you will never truly understand
Prepare to die when you least expect to go
Be ready to face death at unexpected moments
A desperate mind will ignore reality
A mind in desperation will turn away from the truth
The word of christ has you lost in fantasy
The teachings of Christ have led you astray into a world of illusion
Believe the lie to reside with him in death
Accept the deception to be with him in the afterlife
Conserve to buy into what he's promising
Preserve your faith in what he is offering
Don't be so blind not to mind hypocrisy
Do not be ignorant of the hypocrisy in his teachings
You just might find what you want can never be
You may discover that what you desire is unattainable
Take your life, be a true christian
Sacrifice yourself to be a faithful follower of Christ
For the lies of his existence
For the false claims about his existence
Sacrifice rendered unable
Sacrifice made ineffective
Book of god, it is a fable
The holy book is nothing but a story or myth
Believe the lie to return from which we came
Embrace the falsehood to go back to where we originated
The serpent's light has you mesmerized again
The deceptive influence has captivated you once more
When faith decides suicide at heaven's whim
When faith leads to self-destruction at the will of a higher power
Believe the lie, you are saved from all your sins
Accept the false belief that you are forgiven for all your wrongdoings
When is life worth a religion
At what point is life justified by a belief system
Ease your mind, make the incision
Relax your thoughts, make the cut
Prey to him, incoming stranger
Become a target for him, the unknown visitor
Son of god dead in the manger
The son of God is deceased in the crib
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: BRIAN HOFFMAN, ERIC HOFFMAN, GLEN MICHAEL BENTON, STEVEN KENNETH ASHEIM
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