Age Of Darkness
Dominus Inferi Lyrics
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I was judged with hostility, I was acussed of envying
Your overwhelming power
Christ's name is never heard he was a role model for men
There's no point pronouncing it since everything is because for him
So here lies burning hell, hope vanishes after
Getting in its Aqueronte walks from side to side
That never adored your work
They didn't doubt a thing nor ever wonder if I could do it.
The desire of a perfect man, shows in each being the darkerside
Of this beautiful creation
Circles and circles go, towards darkness and fog
Minos has sentenced them all, you can hear their mourning all over
Soul tearing dog lake of hell, with black waters and mud
Worst punishment, of all, is not, being, able to see
The work of God Does not god want us, (to) see the truth?
Just to believe what, we all cannot see Hell's for (the) ones,
That don't heed (the) creators will and trade omnipresence
For egoism, power and autorithy
The lyrics of Dominus Inferi's song Age of Darkness explore the theme of vanity and its effects on the soul. The singer in the song admits to seeking perfection and becoming vain, which ultimately leads to their downfall as legions come after them. The singer is judged with hostility and accused of envying others, while Christ's name is never mentioned, even though he was a good role model for men. The singer suggests that there is no point in pronouncing Christ's name since everything is because of Him, implying that vanity blinds people from seeing the truth.
The song describes the afterlife in hell, where hope vanishes, and souls are tormented endlessly. The dark, murky waters of the Aqueronte river symbolize the despair of those who failed to adore God's work while alive. The damned wander aimlessly through circles of darkness and fog as they mourn their fate. The singer notes that the worst punishment in hell is not being able to see the work of God. He questions whether God wants us to see the truth and believe in what we can't see, implying that vanity is what prevents people from seeing and understanding the truth.
Line by Line Meaning
Seeking perfection I was all vanity, legions were coming after me
I was consumed with my own desire for perfection and did not care about anyone else. As a result, many people were hostile towards me and sought to overthrow me.
I was judged with hostility, I was accused of envying
I faced harsh judgment and criticism, with many people accusing me of being envious of others.
Your overwhelming power
You possess an immense amount of power and control over everything.
Christ's name is never heard he was a role model for men
The name of Christ is rarely spoken, despite him being a model of morality for humanity.
There's no point pronouncing it since everything is because for him
It is pointless to mention Christ's name, as everything that exists is because of him.
So here lies burning hell, hope vanishes after
This is a place of fiery torment where hope disappears and fades away.
Getting in its Aqueronte walks from side to side
As one enters this hell, they walk aimlessly from side to side, lost and wandering.
Earth howls when it receives the damned Limbo's reserved for those
The earth trembles and cries out when it receives those who are condemned to live in Limbo, a realm of eternal suffering and torment.
That never adored your work
These individuals never appreciated the work of God and failed to give him the praise and worship that he deserves.
They didn't doubt a thing nor ever wonder if I could do it.
These people never had any doubt in their mind that I had the ability to achieve perfection.
The desire of a perfect man, shows in each being the darker side
The longing for perfection in a man is evident in the flawed and imperfect aspects of all creations.
Circles and circles go, towards darkness and fog
All beings endlessly cycle towards the darkness and confusion, with no escape.
Minos has sentenced them all, you can hear their mourning all over
All those who descend into the eternal darkness of hell are punished by Minos, and their cries of sorrow can be heard across the land.
Soul tearing dog lake of hell, with black waters and mud
This is a place of utter horror and misery, inhabited by a demonic entity that tears the souls of the damned apart. The waters are murky and foul, filled with corruption and decay.
Worst punishment of all is not being able to see the work of God
The harshest punishment in hell is not being able to witness the glory and majesty of God's creations.
Does not God want us to see the truth?
Shouldn't God want us to witness and acknowledge the truth of his existence and his divine works?
Just to believe what we all cannot see
Despite not being able to see God, we are expected to have faith in his teachings and his power.
Hell's for the ones that don't heed the creator's will and trade omnipresence for egoism, power and authority
The souls who end up in hell are those who do not follow God's will and choose to prioritize their own ego, power, and authority over obedience to their creator.
Contributed by Elliot L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.