Golgotha
Halford Lyrics


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Golgotha, rise up from your tomb
Devil's had a taste of holy water
Lost children need your guiding hand
Take them through the fire of the promised land

Now we've come together
We're all waiting for a sign
If it takes forever
We believe in the divine

Grand Canyon, source of all our dreams
Protected from a billion years of evil
Golden fire, thunder all around
Covenants will cover up you sinners

Now we've come together
We're all waiting for a sign
If it takes forever
We believe in the divine

Overcoming tyranny to desecrate the entity - satanical
Laying waste this sick disease
That crippled, maimed, feel to our knees - like Jericho

Pile of skulls crunched under foot
Torched remains are crying out - satanical
Rising up to purge and scourge the killing of our paradise - like Jericho

Salvation

Now we've come together
We're all waiting for a sign




If it takes forever
We believe in the divine

Overall Meaning

In Halford's song "Golgotha" the lyrics revolve around the themes of hope and perseverance in the face of adversity. The opening lines of the song, "Golgotha, rise up from your tomb, Devil's had a taste of holy water," may be interpreted as a call to action for the listener to rise up and fight against evil. The concept of lost children needing guidance is also present in the lyrics, suggesting that there are people who need help navigating struggles.


The song also includes references to biblical stories, such as "Take them through the fire of the promised land" and "like Jericho," which suggest that the listener should have faith in their ability to overcome obstacles. The lyrics present the idea that even through hard times, there is something greater to believe in and hold onto. The repetitive chorus of "Now we've come together, We're all waiting for a sign, If it takes forever, We believe in the divine" paints a picture of people coming together and holding onto their beliefs in tough times, and encourages the listener to do the same.


Line by Line Meaning

Golgotha, rise up from your tomb
The singer calls for Golgotha to awaken and arise from its resting place.


Devil's had a taste of holy water
The singer metaphorically states that evil has encountered the power of good.


Lost children need your guiding hand
The singer asks for guidance from a higher power for those who have lost their way.


Take them through the fire of the promised land
The artist requests for those who are lost to be led through the trials and tribulations of life to reach a better place.


Now we've come together
The artist states that people have united.


We're all waiting for a sign
The singer indicates that there is a desire for a signal or indication of guidance from a higher power.


If it takes forever
The singer acknowledges that the waiting may take a long time.


We believe in the divine
The artist proclaims their faith in a higher power.


Grand Canyon, source of all our dreams
The artist refers to the Grand Canyon as the origin of all aspirations and ambitions.


Protected from a billion years of evil
The artist alludes to how the Grand Canyon has stood the test of time and survived the presence of wickedness.


Golden fire, thunder all around
The singer uses imagery to describe the grandeur and strength of a higher power.


Covenants will cover up you sinners
The artist suggests that even those who have committed sins or wrongdoings will be offered redemption.


Overcoming tyranny to desecrate the entity - satanical
The singer speaks about fighting evil and depraved acts so that it no longer plagues the world.


Laying waste this sick disease
The singer describes how destructive actions can eradicate maleficence.


That crippled, maimed, feel to our knees - like Jericho
The singer uses an allusion to Jericho to emphasize the magnitude of the effect of evil.


Pile of skulls crunched under foot
The artist paints a scene of a human remains pile being trampled on to demonstrate the defeat of death.


Torched remains are crying out - satanical
The artist uses morbid imagery to highlight the destruction of evil.


Rising up to purge and scourge the killing of our paradise - like Jericho
The singer uses an allusion to Jericho to emphasize the restoration of a better world.


Salvation
The singer refers to the redemption and deliverance from evil.


Now we've come together
The artist again reinforces the unity among people.


We're all waiting for a sign
The artist restates the desire for divine guidance.


If it takes forever
The artist acknowledges that the waiting may take a long time.


We believe in the divine
The singer reaffirms their faith in a higher power.




Lyrics ยฉ Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: JOHN BAXTER, MICHAEL CHLASCIAK, ROBERT HALFORD, PATRICK LACHMAN

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@GiuseppeParisiArtist

When a live performance outstands its studio version. Unbelievable

@jurgencuypers8350

No fiddling with it in the studio, you think? I have seen Halford and Priest a million times but he never sounded like this.

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I think they are equally good with the studio song

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@kingofmetal1961

Sorry to burst your bubble Taumpy Tears, It was a nice try, but Plutonium is in the family of Actinide Metals, They, along with the lanthanides, are often called "the f-elements" because they have valence electrons in the f shell. Only thorium and uranium are naturally occurring actinides with significant abundance. They are all radioactive. (NONMETALS) A for effort!

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@@kingofmetal1961


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