In The Name Of God
Dissonant Lyrics


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In the name of god we try to rule the world
Bloodshed and murder in the name of our lord
Engaged with power, weapons silence words
It's not the truth we follow, it's sacrilege in shape of swords

It's our misconception
Of words that preach for tolerance and compassion
Politicians' dirty hands corrupted what was pure
Evil is our sickness and sickness is our cure
Honesty forsaken for the sake of lies
In the name of god, our redemption is our demise

Justice confused with malice truth dazed by deceit
Books of narrow minded fools tell us what to breathe or eat
Freedom is deception created by their word
We chain ourselves in sorrow as we follow the herd

Oh, it's our misconception
Of words that preach for tolerance and compassion

We name our murders conquests
We name our victims foe
In the name of god
We'll rip the roots we've sow

Comprehension not upon us, manipulating truth
Distorted words of wisdom corrupting our youth
Ignorance we've nourished, fed our souls with pain
All we know is blurred reflections of what was once considered sane

Oh, it's our misconception
Of words that preach for tolerance and compassion

Think before you act




You are summoned by man and follow commands of words not true
Look in your heart. You die for their god but god's in you

Overall Meaning

The song "In The Name Of God" by Dissonant is a commentary on the violent and destructive actions that have been committed in the name of religion. The lyrics speak of the misguided attempts to rule the world in the name of God, and the bloodshed that has resulted from this quest for power. The song questions the hypocrisy of those who claim to follow divine teachings of tolerance and compassion, but instead engage in violent acts of sacrilege.


The lyrics also highlight the corruption of religious beliefs and practices by those in power, causing honest values to be forsaken for lies. The distortion of wisdom and manipulation of truth has led to the confusion of justice and malice. The idea of freedom is just a deception created by those in power to manipulate and control the masses. The song speaks of the ignorance that has been nurtured, leading to a distorted view of reality that creates a cycle of pain and suffering.


Dissonant is calling for accountability and urging listeners to think for themselves before blindly following any leader or doctrine. The message is that true spirituality is within oneself, and that one should not sacrifice their life for a God that is already present in them. "In The Name Of God" is a commentary on the state of humanity and the need for introspection and self-reflection to break free from the cycle of violence and destruction.


Line by Line Meaning

In the name of god we try to rule the world
We seek to exert domination and control over the world through the guise of religion


Bloodshed and murder in the name of our lord
We commit violent acts and take lives in the supposed name of our deity


Engaged with power, weapons silence words
We use our might and weaponry to mute opposition and discourse


It's not the truth we follow, it's sacrilege in shape of swords
We do not follow true teachings but rather profane them with the use of violent arms


It's our misconception
Our understanding is flawed


Of words that preach for tolerance and compassion
We misunderstand messages of peace and empathy


Politicians' dirty hands corrupted what was pure
Those in power have tainted what was once good and innocent


Evil is our sickness and sickness is our cure
We are diseased with malevolence and that sickness is what we believe cures us


Honesty forsaken for the sake of lies
Truth and honesty have been abandoned in favor of untruths


In the name of god, our redemption is our demise
Our seeking redemption through religious adherence is what ultimately leads to our downfall


Justice confused with malice truth dazed by deceit
Justice is often mistaken for vengeance and truth is clouded by deception


Books of narrow minded fools tell us what to breathe or eat
We take guidance from books and teachings of those with rigid and limited perspectives


Freedom is deception created by their word
The idea of freedom is an illusion conjured by those in power


We chain ourselves in sorrow as we follow the herd
By conforming to societal norms and beliefs, we trap ourselves in misery and sadness


We name our murders conquests
We justify acts of murder as both justified and victorious


We name our victims foe
We condemn and demonize those we target as enemies


We'll rip the roots we've sow
We will destroy the foundation we have created


Comprehension not upon us, manipulating truth
We lack understanding and instead twist the truth to suit our purposes


Distorted words of wisdom corrupting our youth
Misrepresentations of valuable teachings are passed down to younger generations


Ignorance we've nourished, fed our souls with pain
We have deliberately fostered ignorance and fed ourselves sorrow and suffering


All we know is blurred reflections of what was once considered sane
Our perception of what is normal and reasonable is distorted and unclear


Think before you act
Consider the consequences of your actions beforehand


You are summoned by man and follow commands of words not true
Human leaders call upon you to obey untruthful directives


Look in your heart. You die for their god but god's in you
Examine your own conscience. You are dying for a deity you believe in, but the true essence of that deity is within you




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Shula

הרגע חזרתי מההופעה, היה אדיר :)

Shula

שנים:) זו היתה המוזיקה ששמעתי בכיתה ט'..

Guy Greenberg

אחלה שיט תחזרו לעשות מוזיקה כזאת

Alan Gutman

הופעה בטעם של פעם לגמרי :)

Alan Gutman

same same

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