Beast
Enemy Of The Enemy Lyrics


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Beware the beast of man
For he's the devils pawn
Alone among god's primates
He kills for sport, lust or greed

The sacred scrolls...
The truth unfolds...
Shun him - or become like him
Shun him - the beast of man

Let him not breed in great numbers
For he will make a dessert of his home and yours




Shun him - drive him back into his jungle lair
For he is the harbinger of death

Overall Meaning

The song "Beast" by Enemy Of The Enemy is a warning to humanity to beware of the destructiveness and violence of their own species. The lyrics describe man as the devil's pawn who kills for sport, lust, or greed. The beast of man is contrasted with other primates, who are considered sacred by God. The truth is revealed through "sacred scrolls," suggesting that there are deeper spiritual truths that humans must pay attention to in order to avoid becoming like the beast.


The chorus urges listeners to shun the beast of man, warning that if he breeds in great numbers, he will destroy not only his own home but also those of others. The song calls for humans to drive the beast back into his jungle lair, indicating a desire to keep the violence and destruction of man contained. The final line, "for he is the harbinger of death," reinforces the idea that humans must recognize and resist the destructive tendencies within themselves in order to avoid bringing about their own demise.


Line by Line Meaning

Beware the beast of man
Be cautious of the viciousness that lies within human beings


For he's the devils pawn
Humans are easily influenced by evil forces


Alone among god's primates
Humans are the only animals that possess the ability to reason and the capacity for wickedness


He kills for sport, lust or greed
Humans have a tendency to kill for entertainment or personal gains


The sacred scrolls...
The ancient scriptures hold valuable lessons on human behavior


The truth unfolds...
The knowledge acquired from the scriptures reveals the evil nature of humans


Shun him - or become like him
Avoid being like the wicked humans or face the same consequences


Shun him - the beast of man
Stay away from the savage humans to prevent becoming savage oneself


Let him not breed in great numbers
Limit the propagation of humans to avoid excessive destruction in their surroundings


For he will make a dessert of his home and yours
Humans' malicious intent will result in desolation for themselves and their surroundings


Shun him - drive him back into his jungle lair
Push destructive human tendencies back to where they originated


For he is the harbinger of death
Humans' evil nature will bring about doom and destruction




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