Fear No Evil
Grave Robber Lyrics
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Of the shadow of death
I fear no evil
I am a worm; Evil men despise me
My strength dried up
They pierce my hands and feet
Count all my bones
My heart turned to wax
Melted away
Come quickly to help me
Deliver my life from the blade
The suffering of the afflicted one
In dust of death, I am laid
The lyrics of "Fear No Evil" by Grave Robber are inspired by the famous Bible verse Psalm 23:4 which reads, "Even though I walk through the darkest valley, I will fear no evil, for you are with me; your rod and your staff, they comfort me." The first verse of the song speaks about walking through the valley of the shadow of death, which is the most fearful place one can imagine. The phrase "valley of the shadow of death" is a metaphor for the dark times and dangers one may encounter in their lives. However, despite the obstacles, the singer claims that he fears no evil because he believes there is something more powerful than the darkness, and that's a force that supports and comforts him.
The second verse of the song is a reference to another Bible verse, Psalm 22:6-21, which talks about a man who is suffering terribly. The lyricist uses metaphors to convey the pain and misery of this man, such as "I am a worm" and "my heart turned to wax, melted away". Despite the pain, the singer still calls out for help, feeling the need for deliverance from the "blade" that threatens his life. The overall message in "Fear No Evil" is a reminder that even amidst trials and suffering, there is hope and resilience that lights the way forward, as long as we are willing to seek it.
Line by Line Meaning
Though I walk through the valley
Despite the hardships I face
Of the shadow of death
In the darkest moments of life
I fear no evil
I am unafraid of the challenges ahead
I am a worm; Evil men despise me
I feel insignificant, rejected and unimportant by wicked people
My strength dried up
My energy is depleted
They pierce my hands and feet
I am wounded and suffering
Count all my bones
I am frail and vulnerable to attack
To dogs I am prey
I am a helpless victim of my enemies
My heart turned to wax
I am filled with fear and weakness
Melted away
I feel defeated and powerless
Come quickly to help me
I need immediate assistance and support
Deliver my life from the blade
Save me from danger and harm
The suffering of the afflicted one
The pain and struggle of those who are oppressed
In dust of death, I am laid
I feel overwhelmed by despair and hopelessness
Contributed by Anna S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.