Holy
Gelbison Lyrics

Death to the world
The singer is acknowledging the destructive nature of the world.

Well I can't help it if I'm holy
The singer is stating that they cannot control their own holiness.

You're all too afraid
The singer is accusing the listeners of being afraid of something.

To see what you are holding
The artist is urging the listeners to examine what they hold important in their lives.

I'll be your saint
The artist is offering to be a positive influence in the listeners' lives.

If you're holy
The singer is implying that only individuals who are also holy can identify with them.

You can hold me
The singer is suggesting that individuals who are holy can have a deeper connection with them.

There's blood on the fields
The artist is acknowledging the prevalence of violence and death in the world.

You've killed to make me holy
The artist is blaming others for resorting to violence in attempts to create holiness.

And I'm not the first
The artist is acknowledging that they are not the only one to have experienced this kind of violence.

But you all just keep on falling
The singer is accusing the listeners of making the same mistakes repeatedly.

This culture will kill your love
The artist is warning against the dangers of losing one's capacity for love in a harmful culture.

And keep you crawling
The singer is suggesting that this culture keeps people from standing upright, i.e., taking control of their lives.

You've got to be brave
The singer is encouraging listeners to have courage in the face of adversity.

To see that we're all holy
The singer believes that every individual is inherently holy.

I keep turning in myself
The artist is expressing feelings of self-reflection and self-doubt.

I keep hurting in myself
The artist is suggesting that they are experiencing some kind of emotional pain or turmoil.