Stigmata Damnation
Forlorn Lyrics


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Tied to machines
That will forever tear you down
In the dark you're stumbling blindly
Bound to believe in a lie
Moulded into perfection
While feeding your lust for depravity
Nails of fate pierce your flesh
You are just another replica
A mere duplication of failure

Make no mistake by praying for an end
No foolish thoughts
On how you may commend
Assume no acts of kindness
To be practised anymore
No kindness anymore

Stigmata damnation
Pity the martyr
Stigmata damnation
Carry their guilt

Let me be your stigmata

An icon of man's horrid creation
Fear mingled
With insubordinate stupidity

You will be punished for crimes
That you have never done
You are the icon
Of mankind's lust for morbidity

Recognize the falsehood and the lie
What is the trae nature of this calling
Bleeding hands, bleeding eyes
Open wounds, the sacred demand

A bloodsoaked nightmare




Of horrid creation
You are the image of sinners that wept

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Forlorn’s song “Stigmata Damnation” are a commentary on the dangers of blind faith and conformity. The opening lines describe being tied to machines that tear one down, representing the overwhelming pressure of societal expectations. The darkness symbolizes the confusion and uncertainty of blindly following a belief system without questioning its validity. The repetition of the phrase “bound to believe in a lie” emphasizes the importance of discernment and being able to distinguish between truth and falsehood. The nails piercing flesh are a reference to the stigmata, or the wounds of Christ, which some believe to be a sign of divine favor but can also represent a dangerous obsession with martyrdom.


The chorus of “Stigmata Damnation” is a warning against blindly accepting the role of martyr, carrying the guilt of others, and becoming a living symbol of humanity’s depravity. The line “let me be your stigmata” is a plea for recognition and validation, highlighting the destructive nature of seeking acceptance through pain and suffering. The final verse emphasizes the danger of blind faith, with bleeding hands and eyes representing the physical and emotional toll of denying one’s own agency and submitting to an oppressive belief system.


Line by Line Meaning

Tied to machines
You are trapped in a situation and powerless to escape


That will forever tear you down
This situation is causing you lasting emotional and physical pain


In the dark you're stumbling blindly
You are lost and have no idea how to get out of your current situation


Bound to believe in a lie
You are clinging to a false belief that is keeping you trapped


Moulded into perfection
You have been shaped and manipulated to fit an ideal, regardless of how it affects you


While feeding your lust for depravity
You are being encouraged to indulge in destructive behavior


Nails of fate pierce your flesh
Your suffering is inevitable and inescapable


You are just another replica
You are not unique or special, but rather a carbon copy of many others who have suffered before you


A mere duplication of failure
You are doomed to repeat the same mistakes as those before you


Make no mistake by praying for an end
Don't fool yourself into thinking that an easy way out exists


No foolish thoughts
There are no quick fixes, so don't waste your time with false hope


On how you may commend
Don't bother trying to earn others' approval, as it won't change your situation


Assume no acts of kindness
No one will come to your rescue, so don't expect any help


To be practised anymore
Kindness is a thing of the past in your current reality


No kindness anymore
No one will show mercy or compassion towards you


Stigmata damnation
You are cursed with the pain and suffering of a martyr


Pity the martyr
Feel sorry for those who have suffered as you will, as their fate is also tragic


Carry their guilt
Take on the burden of the sins of those before you


Let me be your stigmata
Let my suffering be a symbol of the pain you must endure


An icon of man's horrid creation
You are a representation of the evil that humanity is capable of


Fear mingled
You are filled with a sense of terror


With insubordinate stupidity
Despite your fear, you are unable to escape your current situation due to your own lack of action


You will be punished for crimes
You will suffer for things you have not done, as part of a greater societal cycle


That you have never done
Your suffering has been predetermined by forces beyond your control


You are the icon
You are the embodiment of the horrors that humanity has inflicted on others


Of mankind's lust for morbidity
Your pain and suffering are the direct result of humanity's fascination with death and destruction


Recognize the falsehood and the lie
Understand that the beliefs keeping you in this situation are false and damaging


What is the true nature of this calling
Reflect on the underlying reasons for your suffering and how it fits into the larger picture


Bleeding hands, bleeding eyes
Your pain is both physical and emotional


Open wounds, the sacred demand
Your suffering is seen as necessary and even holy by those perpetuating it


A bloodsoaked nightmare
Your reality is filled with horror and suffering


Of horrid creation
This nightmare is a direct result of humanity's own twisted desires and actions


You are the image of sinners that wept
You are a representation of those who have suffered before you, and those who will suffer after you




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konde foscor

LA VERDAD SOLO TENGO ESTE HYBERNATION, PERO POS EN SUS PRINCIPIOS HACÍAN ALGO DE VIKING IMAGINO QUE SI ... SALUDOS.

Mr.ak47

brother una pregunta , ahi algun disko de forlorn que tiene en algunos temas un intro como de pasos en la nieve o algo asi, y sonidos de espada, puede ser??

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