True Lies
Esqarial Lyrics
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I decided their fate, thousand years of misery, years of torture in my name
Your eyes will adorn my crown, Your bones will build my palaces
Christianity - go to the church - Pray to your God - for victims
Fall to the knees - kiss the cross - Listen the God's words - created by me
(Solo: Vitt)
I create your morality, I decide your fate
I'm emperor of lies and I'm creator of truth
My name is religion, I'm the politician
Thousand years of misery, years of torture in my name
I'll lead you to your destiny, I'll lead you to your grave
(Solo: Pajak)
Possible interpretation:
The lyrics of Esqarial's song True Lies expose the abuses of power and manipulation by religious and political institutions throughout history. The opening lines refer to various forms of violent and unjustified conflicts that were justified and waged in the name of a higher authority, such as the crusades and jihads. The singer claims responsibility for deciding the fate of others and causing prolonged suffering and pain, which reveals the arrogance and cruelty of those who claim to act on behalf of God or the people.
The next verses illustrate how religion can also be used as a tool of control and exploitation, promising rewards and punishments in an afterlife that cannot be proven or disproven. The lyrics mock the rituals and symbols of Christianity, presenting them as empty gestures that do not address the real problems or injustices in the world. By implying that God's words are created by the singer, the song exposes how religious texts and teachings are often manipulated and interpreted according to the interests of those in power.
The chorus reinforces the singer's claim to absolute authority and deception, likening religion to a monarchy where the ruler determines everything from truth to morality to destiny. The solo sections add intensity and complexity to the composition, showcasing the technical skills of the guitarists while conveying the emotional turmoil of the themes.
Line by Line Meaning
The sacred wars, the crusades, the nation's terminate and all done in my name
I am responsible for the holy wars, the crusades, and the destruction of nations. All these actions were done in my name.
I decided their fate, thousand years of misery, years of torture in my name
I determined the destiny of people which resulted in a millennium of suffering and torture. All this pain was caused in my name.
Your eyes will adorn my crown, Your bones will build my palaces
After you die, your body parts will serve me. Your eyes will be my jewels, and your bones will be used to build my palaces.
Christianity - go to the church - Pray to your God - for victims
Follow Christianity, attend church, and pray to your God for victims. I am the one who creates these victims.
Fall to the knees - kiss the cross - Listen the God's words - created by me
Kneel down, kiss the cross, and listen to God's words which I have created.
I rule over the world, I create the truth you believe
I am the ruler of the world, and I create the truth that you believe.
I create your morality, I decide your fate
I control your morals, and I am responsible for deciding your fate.
I'm emperor of lies and I'm creator of truth
I am the emperor of lies, and I am also the one who creates the truth.
My name is religion, I'm the politician
I am called religion, and I am a politician with significant influence.
Thousand years of misery, years of torture in my name
People have been experiencing pain and misery for centuries, and all of it has been happening in my name.
I'll lead you to your destiny, I'll lead you to your grave
I am responsible for showing you your destiny and guiding you towards your grave.
Contributed by Mateo F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Darek Demecki
piekne...
Avvethegreat
Very underrated band. "Discoveries" blew me away.
joeyofdoom666
this is killer guitar playing
agonyofsorrow1349
I like the song!
Márton Szeles
oh i see they changed to clean vocal later, and they rerecorded the song the newr version is on their 2004 album i suggest u guys to listen it its awesome
BenjaminBreeg1876
esqarial kickass! pure death metal
Jay MKM
And then, of course, there's Klassika, which doesn't have any growls whatsoever and is just power metal.
Feeleeppo87
actually they didn't switch to clean vocal - it was just a guest singer Grzegorz Kupczyk, known from Turbo (Polish metal band since 1980)
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