Scourge
Devil's Reef Lyrics
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Sacrifice to an elder being
Blood drains from veins and runs out
The soul of a young girl burns
All that remains is the flesh disposed deep beneath
Antiquarians who knew such things
Of where souls ascend in the afterlife
The scourge of the demented
A most horrific exit
Stripped of life inside and left to burn
A hidden room beyond closed doors whose secret is locked away
The ichor is gathered and bestowed
Vampiristic, they drink of the gore
The scourge of the demented
A most horrific exit
Stripped of life inside and left to burn
Once laid upon the altar, she's innocent
Bloodletting causes flesh to turn pale and lifeless
Gods watch this act of torment, satisfied
Death in the name of those who shall never appear
The sacrifice is complete, it's too late
Cast off to the endless realms of hell to suffer
A most horrific exit
A final expression of terror
The scourge of the demented
A most horrific exit
Stripped of life inside and left to burn
Left to burn
The lyrics of Devil's Reef's song "Scourge" depict a dark and disturbing scene of a ritualistic cult engaging in sacrificial practices. The opening lines convey a sense of disgust and repulsion associated with this cult, as they perform their rituals in worship of an elder being. The imagery of blood draining from veins and the burning soul of a young girl emphasizes the gruesome nature of their practices.
The lyrics also mention "antiquarians" who possess knowledge about the afterlife and where souls ascend. This suggests that the cult's actions may be driven by a belief in the power and influence they can gain through these sacrificial acts.
The chorus repeats the phrase "the scourge of the demented," emphasizing the horrific nature of the cult's actions and the inevitable fate of those subjected to their rituals. The victims are stripped of their lives, left to burn, and ultimately disposed of, with only their flesh remaining deep beneath.
The lyrics further describe a hidden room with locked secrets, hinting at the clandestine nature of the cult and the depths to which they go to protect their practices. The references to ichor and vampiristic drinking of gore add an additional layer of gruesome imagery.
The final verses describe the sacrifice of an innocent young girl, her bloodletting, and the satisfaction of watching her torment by the gods who will never intervene. The sacrifice is seen as complete, leaving the victim cast off to suffer in the endless realms of hell, conveying a final expression of terror and a horrifying exit.
Overall, the lyrics of "Scourge" paint a dark and chilling picture of a cult's ritualistic practices, exploring themes of violence, sacrifice, and the depths of human depravity.
Line by Line Meaning
Ritualistic cult of disgust
A group of people who engage in repulsive rituals
Sacrifice to an elder being
Offering something to a powerful and ancient entity
Blood drains from veins and runs out
The blood is extracted from the veins and flows out
The soul of a young girl burns
The essence or spirit of a young girl is consumed
All that remains is the flesh disposed deep beneath
Only the physical body is left and buried deeply
Antiquarians who knew such things
Experts in ancient knowledge and practices
Of where souls ascend in the afterlife
Understanding the path souls take after death
The scourge of the demented
The torment inflicted by mentally disturbed individuals
A most horrific exit
An extremely gruesome departure from life
Stripped of life inside and left to burn
Deprived of life internally and left to experience agonizing pain
A hidden room beyond closed doors whose secret is locked away
A concealed chamber with undisclosed knowledge
The ichor is gathered and bestowed
The sticky bodily fluid is collected and given
Vampiristic, they drink of the gore
Similar to vampires, they consume the blood and violence
Once laid upon the altar, she's innocent
When placed on the sacred platform, she is innocent
Bloodletting causes flesh to turn pale and lifeless
Draining blood results in the skin becoming pale and devoid of vitality
Gods watch this act of torment, satisfied
Deities observe this painful act and find contentment
Death in the name of those who shall never appear
Killing on behalf of unseen entities
The sacrifice is complete, it's too late
The offering has been fully executed, and there is no going back
Cast off to the endless realms of hell to suffer
Thrown into eternal realms of suffering and torment
A final expression of terror
A last display of extreme fear
Left to burn
Abandoned to undergo the pain of burning
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Brady Allen
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