Burning Heaven
Distorted Memory Lyrics

Heaven
The concept of a divine realm that exists in some religious belief systems

heaven
A repetition of the word 'Heaven' to emphasize its significance

heaven
Another repetition of the word 'Heaven' to further emphasize its significance

heaven
A third repetition of the word 'Heaven' to further emphasize its significance

It's burning down
Heaven is in ruins and is being destroyed in some way

the war it rages
An ongoing conflict that is occurring in Heaven

ashes fall
The destruction of Heaven is causing ashes to spread and fall onto Earth

who will save us
An expression of despair, as it appears that no one is capable of stopping the destruction of Heaven

It's falling down
Continuing the theme of ruin, and indicates that the destruction is ongoing and possibly worsening

from the sky
Referring to the fact that Heaven is a realm above Earth

a sky that's red
Describing the sky as red, perhaps indicating that Heaven is being destroyed through violent means such as fire

and slowly dies
Heaven is gradually being destroyed and becoming weaker over time

It's red
Restating that the sky, and thus Heaven, is red

it burns
Continuing to emphasize that fire and destruction is ravaging Heaven

it falls
Restating that Heaven is falling and being destroyed

to earth, up
An ambiguous statement, but possibly indicating that the destruction of Heaven is having repercussions on Earth

Above a
Referring to the destruction and chaos that is occurring above Earth

a blood stained sky
Describing the sky as being stained with blood, indicating intense violence and bloodshed

demons rage
Suggesting that supernatural forces are engaging in violent conflict

while angels die
Contrasting the demons' rage with the fact that the angels are dying, indicating that they are losing the conflict

We must fight
A call to arms, indicating that the artist believes it is time to take action in the conflict

choose our side
Emphasizing that there are different factions at play in the conflict, and the artist is urging others to take sides

if want to
An unclear statement, but possibly indicating that taking sides is necessary to ensure survival

survive
The stakes of the conflict are high, and the artist believes it is a matter of survival

Heaven is burning
Restating that Heaven is being destroyed and engulfed in flames

it's burning us all
Indicating that the destruction of Heaven is having negative effects on everyone, including humans living on Earth

a sky full of ashes will cover us all
A bleak prediction that the destruction of Heaven will result in ashes raining down on Earth, causing widespread devastation

Angels in heaven are fighting their war
Reiterating that the conflict in Heaven is ongoing and it involves angels

they want to take the things that we live for
Suggesting that the angels are not fighting for noble reasons, but rather for selfish purposes that will negatively affect humans on Earth

angels in heaven are spilling their blood
Revealing that the angels are suffering losses in the conflict

they have lost sight of their beauty and love
Suggesting that the angels have become corrupted or misguided in some way, losing their sense of morality and benevolence

Angels in heaven
Another repetition of the ongoing involvement of angels in the conflict

heaven
Restating the location of where the conflict is taking place

heaven
Another restatement of the location of the ongoing conflict

heaven
Yet another restatement of the location of the ongoing conflict

Heaven is burning
Continuing to emphasize that Heaven is being destroyed by fire

heaven
Restating the location of the conflict in the final lines of the song

heaven
Yet another restatement of the location of the conflict in the final lines of the song

heaven is burning
The final statement of the ongoing destruction of Heaven

it's burning us all
Reiterating that the destruction of Heaven has negative consequences for everyone