Preacher Man
Fields of the Nephilim Lyrics


Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴  Line by Line Meaning ↴

Well he talks in confusion
And he faults your point of view
You talk about his apparition
And he talks
Hear him laughing at you
Contamination and radiation
Let it crawl while the city sleeps
Your turn to lay for bait for a while
Now you're melting through your burning fields
And all my people say oh
Stop!

When he talks
Connected scars reopen
A thousand fingers
Reach out for you
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
Oh keep talking
You're a hunter I'm a wolf
Yeah keep talking
I'm the preacher you're a fool
Contamination and radiation
Let it crawl while the city sleeps
Your turn to lay for bait for a while
Now you're melting through your burning fields
That's when my people say oh
We don't feel no contamination
Radiation, contamination
Radiation, contamination




Radiation, contamination
Radiation

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Fields of the Nephilim's song Preacher Man are quite intriguing, and they touch upon themes of confusion, paranoia, and contamination. The singer is speaking directly to someone who is both confused and confusing, as they are talking about an apparition while the singer mentions contamination and radiation. The Preacher Man, as he is referred to, faults the singer's point of view, and the singer in turn mocks him by imitating his laughter. There is a sense of hostility and tension between the two, with the Preacher Man being portrayed as ignorant and the singer as knowledgeable.


The lyrics continue with a description of contamination and radiation, which are allowed to "crawl while the city sleeps." The singer then warns the Preacher Man that it's his turn to "lay for bait for a while," and that he is now "melting through [his] burning fields." These lines suggest an impending disaster or apocalypse, as if the contamination and radiation will soon engulf everything around them. However, the singer's people do not fear contamination and radiation, as they do not feel affected by it. The lyrics end with the repeated refrain of "radiation, contamination," as if to emphasize the all-encompassing nature of the disaster that is unfolding.


Line by Line Meaning

Well he talks in confusion
The preacher speaks without clarity or direction


And he faults your point of view
He criticizes your perspective


You talk about his apparition
You question his existence in a spiritual realm


And he talks
He continues speaking without regard for your opinion


Hear him laughing at you
He mocks your beliefs


Contamination and radiation
The spread of harmful substances and energy


Let it crawl while the city sleeps
The danger spreads while people are unaware


Your turn to lay for bait for a while
You will become a target for destruction


Now you're melting through your burning fields
You suffer the consequences of your actions


And all my people say oh
My followers share my sentiments


Stop!
Cease your destructive behavior


When he talks
The preacher's words provoke a reaction


Connected scars reopen
Old wounds resurface as a result of his words


A thousand fingers
Numerous hands reach out to you for guidance


Reach out for you
They seek your spiritual guidance


We don't feel no contamination
We have protection from the danger


You're a hunter I'm a wolf
You prey on people, while I protect them


I'm the preacher you're a fool
I hold spiritual wisdom, while you lack it


Radiation, contamination
The harmful elements persist


Oh keep talking
Your words continue to reveal your ignorance


That's when my people say oh
My followers support me in my beliefs


Radiation
The danger remains




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: MCCOY, PETIT, WRIGHT, YATES

Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
To comment on or correct specific content, highlight it

Genre not found
Artist not found
Album not found
Song not found
Most interesting comments from YouTube:

Inês da Silva

Well he talks in confusion
And he faults your point of view
You talk about his apparition
And he talks, I hear him laughing at you


Contamination and radiation
Let it crawl while the city sleeps
Your turn to lay for bait for a while
Now you're melting through your burning fields
And all my people say oh


Stop!
When he talks
Connected scars reopen
A thousand fingers
Reach out for you


We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination


Oh keep talking
You're a hunter, I'm a wolf
Yeah, keep talking
I'm the preacher you're a fool


Contamination and radiation
Let it crawl while the city sleeps
Your turn to lay for bait for a while
Now you're melting through your burning fields
That's when my people say oh


We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination


We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination


Radiation, contamination
Radiation, contamination
Radiation, contamination
Radiation



kittykait

Well he talks in confusion
And he faults your point of view
You talk about his apparition
And he talks
Hear him laughing at you
Contamination and radiation
Let it crawl while the city sleeps
Your turn to lay for bait for a while
Now you're melting through your burning fields
And all my people say oh
Stop!
When he talks
Connected scars reopen
A thousand fingers
Reach out for you
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
We don't feel no contamination
Oh keep talking
You're a hunter I'm a wolf
Yeah keep talking
I'm the preacher you're a fool
Contamination and radiation
Let it crawl while the city sleeps
Your turn to lay for bait for a while
Now you're melting through your burning fields
That's when my people say oh
We don't feel no contamination
Radiation, contamination
Radiation, contamination
Radiation, contamination
Radiation



All comments from YouTube:

TralphazQ

A good friend of mine from college turned me onto this band many years ago. I was a metalhead, he wasn't, but he played this for me one day saying it was "about as close to metal as I get." We jammed to them on numerous occasions afterward. James passed away 20 years ago today. R.I.P. brother.

Cameron Lee

Sorry for your loss. He'll always be with you in spirit. Keep the memories alive.

eracerx78

RIP.

some guy

Rip dude

Eyal Erwin Maman

And this comment is 8 years old wow. So now its 28 y ago

whywecnthvnicethings

It's a shame gothic rock doesn't seem to appeal to a lot of people - this is really great music.

Blue Frog

Narrow and few.

Hellknight Mordred

Most people aren't great

Brett Bourgeois

It would be cringe if it became popular. Kinda like what happened to punk. Went from the Misfits and Dead Kennedys to Blink 182 and Green Day. I dont mind it being a niche taste to be honest, plus its one of those things that when you meet someone at a party or a bar and they love the same weird bands as you. Insta best friend for the night.

Organfuneralcovers

It does. U don't

4 More Replies...
More Comments

More Versions