Confession
Helioss Lyrics
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You let me see the light
I was an untold secret
My words now rules the world
I cleared your darkness
When you were afraid of the stars
I gave you all answers
I’m falling!
I’m crying!
I can feel my power dying
I can see your faith disappear
Won’t you let me live another century?
Will you be so cruel
You cannot denied
I’m your son
Born from your ignorance
Born from your will to know
Born from your pain and fears
Remember when you were blind
I am your God
I want your love
Say your prayers
Give me power
I’ve chosen men on earth
To build churches, mosques and temples
To rule each seconds of your days
No more time to ask questions
I gave you reasons to dominate
To kill and conquer your brothers
For each soul that was leaving life
Another hundreds became stronger
Dominate
Eradicate
Mutilate
Converted
I’m falling!
I’m crying!
I’m dying!
I disappear!
You know you can’t kill me
With your science and your lies
I will always find a way
To make you fear the afterlife
I’ll be forever hidden in your soul
Examining your fears and guilt
You need me as much as I need you
The lyrics of Helioss's song "Confession" delve into themes revolving around the dynamics of power, faith, control, and manipulation in the relationship between humanity and a higher power, portrayed as a deity or God. The opening lines introduce the singer's emergence from a deeply obscured existence into a position of influence and authority, symbolized by "seeing the light" and wielding words that now "rule the world." This transformation resonates with an unveiling of hidden truths and the empowerment that comes with knowledge and self-realization.
As the narrative progresses, the lyrics portray the deity as a figure who alleviates fear and provides answers to the uncertainties and vulnerabilities that plague humanity. The plea for continued existence and the bargaining for longevity suggest a dependency and entanglement of the deity with human affairs, invoking themes of paternalistic care, manipulation, and a transactional nature to the relationship between God and followers.
The subsequent verses delve deeper into the deity's assertion of dominance and control, as it draws upon the primal instincts and vulnerabilities of humanity to establish structures of power, influence, and submission. The imagery of building religious institutions and instilling ideologies of conquest and supremacy over one's fellows reflects an exploitative dynamic where fear, obedience, and violence are leveraged to maintain authority and ensure adherence to divine will.
The closing lines of the lyrics convey a sense of inevitability and enduring presence, as the deity asserts its eternal hold on human consciousness and emotions, perpetuating a cycle of fear, guilt, and dependency. The assertion that the deity will persist despite humanity's advancements in science and rationalism underscores the persistent allure of the unknown, the mystical, and the transcendent in the human psyche, hinting at the enduring power of faith, belief, and the existential quest for meaning and purpose in the face of mortality and uncertainty.
Line by Line Meaning
From this terrible void
Emerging from a dark and empty place
You let me see the light
You showed me the way and enlightened me
I was an untold secret
I was a hidden truth not yet revealed
My words now rules the world
My influence and teachings now govern the world
I cleared your darkness
I removed the shadows of doubt and fear from your life
When you were afraid of the stars
At times when you were scared of the unknown
I gave you all answers
I provided you with solutions and guidance
When you were ignorant
During moments of unawareness or lack of knowledge
I’m falling!
I am losing my power and influence
I’m crying!
I am overwhelmed with emotion and sorrow
I can feel my power dying
I sense my strength and authority fading away
I can see your faith disappear
I notice your belief diminishing
Won’t you let me live another century?
Will you not allow me to continue existing for more time?
Will you be so cruel
Would you show such harshness or lack of mercy
You cannot denied
You cannot ignore or reject
I’m your son
I am linked to you as a child would be to a parent
Born from your ignorance
Arising from your lack of awareness or understanding
Born from your will to know
Emerging from your desire for knowledge
Born from your pain and fears
Originating from your suffering and apprehensions
Remember when you were blind
Recall the times when you couldn't see the truth
I am your God
I am your deity or higher power
I want your love
I desire your devotion and affection
Say your prayers
Offer your prayers and supplications to me
Give me power
Provide me with strength and authority
I’ve chosen men on earth
I have selected individuals on this planet
To build churches, mosques and temples
To construct places of worship for me
To rule each seconds of your days
To dominate every moment of your existence
No more time to ask questions
There's no longer space for inquiry or doubt
I gave you reasons to dominate
I provided you with justifications to assert control
To kill and conquer your brothers
To cause harm and subjugate your fellow humans
For each soul that was leaving life
With every individual passing away
Another hundreds became stronger
Countless others grew in power and influence
Dominate
Command and control
Eradicate
Eliminate or destroy completely
Mutilate
Inflict severe and extensive damage
Converted
Transformed or changed one's beliefs
You know you can’t kill me
You understand that my existence cannot be ended
With your science and your lies
Even with your knowledge and deceit
I will always find a way
I will persist in my ways and methods
To make you fear the afterlife
To instill in you dread of what comes after death
I’ll be forever hidden in your soul
I will forever remain concealed within you
Examining your fears and guilt
Analyzing and exploiting your anxieties and regrets
You need me as much as I need you
You rely on me as much as I rely on you
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