Hagen Fitz (Drums)
Iconoclasm
Gardens of Gehenna Lyrics
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some banes outlast the endless sleep.
Sometimes the spirit is too strong,
sometimes emotions are too deep.
I scorn you past the end of life
and still from the depth of deepest hell
I'll spit forth my hate against you,
Here I stand, upright I'll die.
I won't submit to anyone.
I won't share servility.
I'm called to account by myself or no-one.
To bear witness of the truth ,
I call my life, my agony.
My tears shall hallow my promise,
I curse you for eternity.
You cowards, you toadies.
Me
I'm God
I'm Satan
I am
you're not worthy of touching my shadow
as long as you follow your hams.
Here I stand, upright I'll die.
I won't submit to anyone.
I won't share servility.
I'm called to account by myself or no-one
In the first stanza of Gardens of Gehenna's song Iconoclasm, the lyrics highlight the idea that not every life ends with death, and some pains and curses outlive the physical body. The lyrics suggest that some spirits are so strong that they can defy death itself while some emotions can influence and impact others even after death. This theme suggests that what we leave behind is not limited to the physical world but extends to the spiritual realm. The second stanza addresses how the singer vehemently hates and scorns someone, wishing to express their fury even from the depth of hell. The lyrics describe this hate as mighty and irrevocable, showing how it is a profound and lasting force, one that is not limited by life and death.
The third stanza of the song Iconoclasm continues with the theme of standing upright and not submitting to anyone. The singer declares that they will not share in servitude and be accountable only to themselves. They acknowledge their pain and tears as a way to bear witness to their truth and suffering, expressed through their curse, which will last for eternity. In the final stanza, the lyrics take a confrontational tone, with the singer proclaiming themselves as God and Satan, emphasising their superiority over others who merely follow blindly.
Line by Line Meaning
Not every life ends with death,
Death is not always the final end for some things, as certain curses can outlast death itself.
some banes outlast the endless sleep.
Some curses are so powerful that they extend beyond the eternal rest of death.
Sometimes the spirit is too strong,
Certain spirits are so resilient that they cannot be broken or conquered.
sometimes emotions are too deep.
Some emotions run so deep that they cannot be erased or silenced, even in death.
I scorn you past the end of life
I have such contempt for you that even after I die, my disdain will endure.
and still from the depth of deepest hell
Even the fires of hell cannot extinguish my hatred for you.
I'll spit forth my hate against you,
I will unleash my wrath upon you without regard for consequence or cost.
mighty and irrevocable.
My hate is so potent and unyielding that it cannot be undone or taken back.
Here I stand, upright I'll die.
I will not be broken or defeated, even in death.
I won't submit to anyone.
I refuse to yield to anyone or anything, as I am fiercely independent.
I won't share servility.
I refuse to be subservient to anyone, as I am resolute in my self-determination.
I'm called to account by myself or no-one.
I recognize that I am accountable only to myself, and not to anyone else.
To bear witness of the truth ,
I will attest to the truth, no matter the cost or the consequences.
I call my life, my agony.
My life is a source of great pain and suffering, as I carry the burden of my hatred and contempt.
My tears shall hallow my promise,
My tears will sanctify my vow to hate and despise you forever.
I curse you for eternity.
I condemn you to everlasting torment and suffering.
You cowards, you toadies.
You are weak and subservient, lacking in courage and conviction.
Me
I am not like you.
I'm God
I am powerful, transcendent, and divine.
I'm Satan
I am wicked, malevolent, and diabolical.
I am
I exist on my own terms, answerable only to myself.
you're not worthy of touching my shadow
You are so inferior and insignificant that you are not even worthy of being in my presence.
as long as you follow your hams.
As long as you remain compliant and subservient to your masters, you will never achieve greatness or transcendence.
Contributed by Andrew P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@alfredovillanueva4079
Masterpiece
@alfredovillanueva4079
I have this album on CD format
I think its the only one in my country
@alexrecaldeposso610
Lucky you... I haven't seen it at any format in mine