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These words are being uttered on dance floors from London to Ibiza, at crack ons up and down the country and in the offices of promoters across the world. In fact anyone who has come into contact with their unique blend of electro, techno, house and whatever the hell they feel like playing tends to ask themselves this very question. The answer is two of London's hottest DJs. They're currently playing at Pacha and Egg on a regular basis and are stepping on to the international stage. Keep an eye on www.myspace.com/filthandsplendour for previews of up coming releases and finished tracks.
Language
Filth & Splendour Lyrics
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Michael and his angels fought against the dragon
And the dragon fought, and his angels
And prevailed not
Neither was their place found any more in heaven
And the great dragon was cast out
That old serpent called the Devil and Satan
Which deceiveth the whole world
And his angels were cast out with him
The lyrics of Filth & Splendour's song Language are actually taken from the biblical book of Revelation, chapter 12, verses 7-9. These verses describe a battle between Michael and his angels, who represent the forces of good, and the dragon and his angels, who represent the forces of evil. The dragon is identified as Satan, who is cast out of heaven along with his followers.
The song's meaning can be interpreted in a few different ways. On one level, it could be seen as a cautionary tale about the dangers of pride and rebellion, as Satan's desire for power ultimately leads to his downfall. On another level, it could be interpreted as a metaphor for the struggle between good and evil that exists within each of us.
Musically, Language is a dark and haunting track with a pulsating beat and atmospheric synths. The use of the biblical verses gives the song a weighty and epic feel, as if it's describing a cosmic battle of epic proportions.
Line by Line Meaning
And there was war in heaven
There was a battle in the realm of the divine
Michael and his angels fought against the dragon
One faction combat the other, the leader being Michael and his followers
And the dragon fought, and his angels
The opposing faction, represented by the dragon and its followers, fought back
And prevailed not
The dragon and its angels did not succeed in winning the battle
Neither was their place found any more in heaven
As a result of their defeat, they were banished from the divine realm
And the great dragon was cast out
The dragon, representing evil, was expelled from heaven
That old serpent called the Devil and Satan
The dragon is also known as the infamous Devil and Satan
Which deceiveth the whole world
The dragon is notorious for deceiving the entire world
He was cast out into the earth
The dragon was thrown onto the surface of the planet
And his angels were cast out with him
The followers of the dragon were also exiled to earth
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PAUL JAMES ALLENDER, DANI DAVEY, ADRIAN PAUL ERLANDSSON, GIANPIERO GUISEPPE PIRAS, MARTIN F. POWELL, DAVID JOHN PYBUS
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