Thou Shall Not Murder
Elvis Depressedly Lyrics


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"You drank of the chalice of satan's blood"

You know we pass from death to life
Because we love each other
Anyone who does not love remains in death
Anyone who hates his brother has broken this command:

"Thou shall not murder
Thou shall not kill"

"...nancy was a goddamn friend of mine"

This is how we know what love is
Jesus christ lay down his life
For us and we are to lay down our lives

"You know you drank of his blood"

Thou shall not murder
You've broken this command
Thou shall not kill

"...you will pay for your sins




Satan hates your goddamn guts
You drank his blood"

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Elvis Depressedly's song "Thou Shall Not Murder" express themes of love, death, and religion. The first line, "You drank of the chalice of Satan's blood," creates an eerie tone and suggests the presence of the devil. The next lines mention passages from the Bible, specifically John 3: 14-15, which state that those who love each other pass from death to life. The lyrics then shift to a commandment from the Bible, "Thou shall not murder," and mentions that anyone who hates their brother has broken this commandment.


The lyrics continue with a mention of Nancy, who was likely someone close to the singer. The focus then returns to the Bible, highlighting that Jesus Christ laid down his life for us, and we should lay down our lives as well. The last lines mention that those who have sinned will pay the price, and Satan hates them. The repeated line of "You drank his blood" suggests that the singer is addressing someone who has committed a sin, possibly by drinking from the devil's chalice.


Overall, the lyrics of "Thou Shall Not Murder" are intriguing and thought-provoking. They explore complex themes of love, sacrifice, and religion while incorporating biblical references and an ominous tone.


Line by Line Meaning

You drank of the chalice of satan's blood
By indulging in evil and harmful practices, you have separated yourself from goodness and purity.


You know we pass from death to life
We can transition from a state of pain and despair to one of joy and contentment by loving and supporting each other.


Because we love each other
True love is what separates us from fear and hatred, and allows us to connect with ourselves and others in a deep and meaningful way.


Anyone who does not love remains in death
To be disconnected from our hearts and the world around us leads to a state of emotional and spiritual decay.


Anyone who hates his brother has broken this command:
The instruction to not cause harm or death to others is a fundamental pillar of creating a just and peaceful society.


"Thou shall not murder Thou shall not kill"
The directive to not take human life is one of the most important laws that can be followed.


...nancy was a goddamn friend of mine
The importance of the human relationships that we form seems especially poignant in light of the potential harm that is in the world.


This is how we know what love is
By Christ's ultimate sacrifice of himself, we can clearly see the lengths to which love is capable of going.


Jesus christ lay down his life
Through this supreme act of sacrifice, the power of love was given the strength that it would need to pervade throughout the world.


For us and we are to lay down our lives
In our own way, we each have the capacity to offer love and support to those around us.


You know you drank of his blood
For those who are engaged in a harmful way of living, they are forever linked to that darkness by virtue of their choices.


You've broken this command
By not respecting the dignity and life of others, you are disregarding one of the most fundamental directives that exists.


...you will pay for your sins
The consequences of being involved in activities that promote violence or harm will inevitably catch up with those who partake.


Satan hates your goddamn guts
By choosing to indulge in destructive processes, one can find themselves on a collision course with the forces of darkness.


You drank his blood
By opting for situations that are at odds with the way of goodness, one can become contaminated with the very forces of evil.




Writer(s): amy cuthbertson, mathew lee cothran, mike roberts, delaney mills, aaron graves, ryan galloway

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"you drank of the chalice of satan's blood"

you know we pass from death to life
because we love each other
anyone who does not love remains in death
anyone who hates his brother has broken this command:

"thou shall not murder
thou shall not kill"

"...nancy was a goddamn friend of mine"

this is how we know what love is
jesus christ lay down his life
for us and we are to lay down our lives

"you know you drank of his blood"

thou shall not murder
you've broken this command
thou shall not kill

"...you will pay for your sins
satan hates your goddamn guts
you drank his blood"___♫



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Run For Cover Records

The new Elvis Depressedly album ‘Depressedelica’ is out October 4th, 2019 hear the first single “Jane, Don’t You Know Me?” here: https://youtu.be/HQOtwYEsFw0

gothmoth

No music video has ever given me these feelings before....

wooguz

@Luis Valcarcel stay strong man! :(

lyssie

Same here.

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TM

elvis depressedly is going to get really big one day, it's very apparent.

n e o

Nah dawg

K

@Luis Valcarcel no hes alive. u can talk to him on instagram and twitter. his insta is goinnowheres

Koen The Padawan

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Luis Valcarcel

@Rob onn no way are you kidding me?

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All Sevens

Struggling really hard with love right now. “Anyone who does not love remains in death.”

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