Ritual
Ghost (2) Lyrics
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Remembrance, no
But for their future loss
This chapel of ritual
Smells of dead human sacrifices
From the altar
Carried through the times
Through pestilences and famines
These ancient scrolls of rhymes
Our fallen angel vexed was banished from the sky
Recite now from the text pray for all to die
This chapel of ritual
Smells of dead human sacrifices from the altar bed
On this night of ritual, yeah, invoking our master
To procreate the unholy bastard
Our father
Who art in hell unhallowed be thy name
Cursed be the sons and daughters
Of thine nemesis whom are to blame
Thy kingdom come nema
Tonight we summoned for his unholy being
Now celebrate the end
This chapel of ritual
Smells of dead human sacrifices from the altar bed
And on this night of ritual invoking our master
To procreate the unholy bastard
The lyrics to Ghostâs song âRitualâ seem to be centered around a gathering or ceremony that is taking place. The lyrics suggest that the gathering is happening for a âdivine causeâ - however, this cause is not one of remembrance but rather for future loss. It could be interpreted that they are performing some sort of ritual to ensure that they and their descendants are protected from future harm, despite the cost of human sacrifice.
Throughout the song, we are introduced to a chapel of ritual that specifically smells of dead human sacrifices. The lyrics suggest that this chapel has been used for centuries, and it is hinted that it has been used throughout times of pestilence and famine. The lyrics become more cryptic as they introduce an ancient text that is being recited in this chapel, and the consequences of the text: to pray for all to die.
The lyrics also reference a fallen angel, who has been banished from the sky. It seems that this fallen angel has cursed the sons and daughters of their nemesis, and they are proclaiming âthy kingdom come, nema.â In the final verse, the lyrics seem to take a more sinister turn. The writer suggests that they are summoning their âmasterâ to âprocreate the unholy bastardâ and celebrate the end. Itâs a foreboding end to a ritual that seems to be shrouded in mystery.
Line by Line Meaning
Tonight we're summoned for a divine cause
We have been called upon tonight for a sacred purpose
Remembrance, no
We are not here to remember, but to anticipate
But for their future loss
We are here for the sake of those who will suffer in the future
This chapel of ritual
The place where we gather for our ceremony
Smells of dead human sacrifices
The air is thick with the scent of offerings made in the past
From the altar
The source of these sacrifices
Beduins and nomads
Our history is tied to that of wandering peoples
Carried through the times
Our traditions have endured through many generations
Through pestilences and famines
We have persevered through times of disease and hunger
These ancient scrolls of rhymes
Our sacred texts that have been passed down through time
Our fallen angel vexed was banished from the sky
Our deity was cast out of heaven for some transgression
Recite now from the text pray for all to die
We perform a ritual from our text that petitions for the end of all things
On this night of ritual, yeah, invoking our master
We are using our ceremony to summon and honor our deity
To procreate the unholy bastard
We seek to bring forth a dark offspring through our actions
Our father
Our deity, our creator
Who art in hell unhallowed be thy name
We acknowledge our deity as being located in the underworld and invoke its name
Cursed be the sons and daughters
We condemn the descendants of our deity's enemy
Of thine nemesis whom are to blame
We hold responsible those who oppose our deity
Thy kingdom come nema
We invite our deity's dark empire to come into being
Tonight we summoned for his unholy being
We have gathered to honor our deity's wicked essence
Now celebrate the end
We will rejoice when the end arrives
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LYRICS:
Tonight, we're summoned
For a divine cause
Remembrance, no
But for their future loss
Chorus:
In this chapel of ritual
Smells of dead
Human sacrifices from the altarâ
Verse 2:
Beduins and Nomads
Carried through the times
Through pestilences and famines
These ancient scrolls of rhymes
Our fallen angel vexed
Was banished from the sky
Recite now, from the text
And pray for all to die
Chorus:
In this chapel of ritual
Smells of dead
Human sacrifices from the altar bed
On this night of ritual
Invoking our master
To procreate the unholy bastard
Bridge:
Our father, who art in Hell
Unhallowed, be thy name
Cursed be the sons and daughters
Of thine nemesis who are to blame
Thy kingdom come, Nema!
Verse 3:
Tonight, we summoned
For his unholy fiend
Now celebrate
The end
Chorus:
In this chapel of ritual
Smells of dead
Human sacrifices from the altar bed
On this night of ritual
Invoking our master
To procreate the unholy bastard
@metalfan6663
Tonight weÂŽre summoned for a divine cause
Remembrance - No
But for their future loss
This chapel of ritual
Smells of dead human sacrifices
From the altar...
Beduins and nomads
Carried through the times
Through pestilences and famines
These ancient scrolls of rhymes
"Our fallen angel vexed
Was banished from the sky
Recite now from the text
Pray for ALL to die"
This chapel of ritual
Smells of dead human sacrifices
From the altar bed
On this night of ritual
Invoking our master
To procreate the unholy bastard
"Our father
Who art in hell
Unhallowed be thy name
Cursed be the sons and daughters
Of thine Nemesis
Whom are to blame
Thy kingdom come
nemA"
Tonight we summoned for His unholy fiend
Now celebrate
The End
This chapel of ritual
Smells of dead human sacrifices
From the altar bed
On this night of ritual
Invoking our master
To procreate the unholy bastard
@ThatBloodyAussieCunt
Found this while searching for "ghost rituals" to do on Halloween. Needless to say this song surpasses my greatest expectations.
@SL_RivviN
and i google ghost - ritual and shit u were looking for comes up, lol
@endgame9275
U cant be serious hahahahahaha its like we say in Brazil, "you target what u've seen and shot the unseen" XD well, now you've won an excellent band! đ
@kleberpedro512
@@endgame9275 oh os gringo so nas macumba
@crypticreality8484
Welcome to the Clergy
@Cthonaut
holy fucking cringe
@zM00Nx
Its the unnervingly soft spoken tone in which he sings "... smells of dead human sacrifice" that makes this song scary fucking good.
@blind_surgeon
Edgy
@Veezyjung
I agree. There's something about that mellow 70's-80's tone that blends into a Satanic prayer then goes back to being jolly after the solo that makes this song special.
@corporatetactics
He's talking about mastubation đ€Łđ