Pray
FGFC820 Lyrics


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Here’s the new theology
The blood of God is on our hands
Repressed ideology
Persecute, control, command

We live in hypocrisy
Setting fire to the lie
Vengeance is victory
Ours is not to question why

Pray, say a prayer, pray for us
When we lie down in the night
Say the words, weep for us
When we’ve lost the will to fight

Raise your fist, show your hand
And extend your mercy now
Help us to understand
Remember God is watching you

We revel in the flesh
Cast out the chosen few
The written word that we detest
Submit, subvert, refuse

We live in hypocrisy
Setting fire to the lie
Vengeance is victory
Ours is not to question why





Pray, say a prayer, pray for us
When we lie down in the night

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of FGFC820's "Pray" is an intense critique of organized religion and the hypocrisy that it has perpetuated. The song starts with a new theology that makes a twisted reinterpretation of the Christian symbol of atonement. The idea of the blood of God being on our hands is a reference to the crucifixion of Jesus, where according to Christian theology, Jesus' blood was shed for the sins of humankind. However, in the song, the blood is not a symbol of redemption but a sign of guilt caused by repressed ideology that has led to persecution, control, and command over people.


The fiery lyrics condemn the leaders of organized religion for their hypocrisy and their double standards. While they preach peace, they live by violence and set fire to lies to maintain their power. The idea of vengeance as victory means that they are willing to use violence and aggression to achieve their goals, no matter what the consequences are. The chorus urges its listeners to pray for them, be merciful, and show compassion despite their sins.


The song's message is a call for reflection on how religion has been co-opted by those in power for their selfish gains. It highlights the importance of questioning authority and not blindly following dogma. It is a plea for religious leaders to change their ways and live by the values they preach and for ordinary people not to be passive bystanders but to hold them accountable.


Line by Line Meaning

Here’s the new theology
We are instituting a new way of thinking and approaching religion


The blood of God is on our hands
We are responsible for the death of God, or at least His absence in our world


Repressed ideology
We have suppressed certain ideas and beliefs within our religion


Persecute, control, command
We have taken on an authoritative role within our religion, persecuting those who do not align with our views


We live in hypocrisy
We do not practice what we preach and are not consistent with our beliefs


Setting fire to the lie
We are burning down the false beliefs and practices we used to hold, but doing so in a destructive manner


Vengeance is victory
Our violent and forceful approach to religion is justified because it leads to our success


Ours is not to question why
We do not need to understand or question the actions we take, as long as they lead us to victory


Pray, say a prayer, pray for us
Please pray for us and ask for forgiveness, as we recognize the negative impact of our actions


When we lie down in the night
At the end of the day, when we rest, we are still burdened by our actions


Say the words, weep for us
If you see us struggling or suffering as a result of our actions, please empathize with us and mourn alongside us


When we’ve lost the will to fight
When we are defeated or unable to carry on, please continue to support us through prayer


Raise your fist, show your hand
Pledge your allegiance and support for our cause through physical gesture


And extend your mercy now
Please extend compassion and forgiveness towards us, despite our destructive actions


Help us to understand
Please guide us towards a more peaceful and understanding approach to religion


Remember God is watching you
We remind you that God is always present and watching, and therefore we should act according to His teachings


We revel in the flesh
We enjoy and indulge in worldly pleasures


Cast out the chosen few
We reject and excommunicate those who are meant to be included in our religion


The written word that we detest
We do not agree with or follow certain tenets and scriptures of our religion


Submit, subvert, refuse
We challenge and reject authority figures within our religion and the idea of blindly following doctrine




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