Members:
* Mike Tirelli - vocals/guitars
* Tommy Hellbent - guitars
* Mark Vanerp - bass
* Frank Gilchriest - drums (see also Virgin Steele, Gothic Knights)
Former members
* Spike Francis - guitars
* Rich Naso - guitars
* Jim Bivano - guitars
* Randy Coven - bass (see also Ark)
* Jim Harris - drums
Discography:
* 1995 - Holy Mother
* 1996 - Tabloid Crush
* 1998 - Toxic Rain
* 1999 - Criminal Afterlife
* 2000 - My World War
* 2002 - Dealin' With The Devil (compilation)
* 2003 - Agoraphobia
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The Rage
Holy Mother Lyrics
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Let's say we put him to the test
Somehow he doesn't like the sound
He'll dig his heels into the ground
To think that he's the seventh wonder
Moving mountains with the thunder
All the lies he tries to cover
Money talks, where is the love
To apologize-beneath him
Watch a crowd of many tease him
Run in circles to appease him
It's a rage of disorder, rage of disorder
Rage!...Rage!
Rage of disorder, rage of disorder
Rage!...Rage!
A little freedom for us all
Too many guns, too many tax
Too many mobs pursue the waks
Too many cops push you around
The lunatic has come unwound
I think his tie is a little too tight
We gotta teach the man his wrong from his right
Ya gotta, ya gotta, ya gotta
It's a rage of disorder, rage of disorder
Rage!...Rage!
Rage of disorder, rage of disorder
Rage!...Rage!
And the lunatic has come unwound
A little freedom erases the hate of us all
It's a rage of disorder, rage of disorder
Rage!...Rage!
Rage of disorder, rage of disorder
Rage!...Rage!
Guns, guns, guns are spreading disease
Sex is survival, survival to me
He's lying to you, yea he's lying, he's lying
The lyrics of Holy Mother's song "The Rage" seem to critique and call out a self-righteous and power-hungry leader who wears a figurative mask to hide behind. The singer proposes to test this leader, but he does not seem to be receptive to criticism, and instead, stubbornly holds onto his fixed beliefs. He is portrayed as a deceitful and corrupt individual who hides behind lies and money. The lyrics also touch on the theme of disorder and chaos, with too many guns, mobs, and cops pushing the citizens around. The singer mentions that the lunatic has come unwound, implying that the situation has become uncontrollable and dangerous.
The chorus of the song evokes a feeling of rage and frustration with the current situation, and only a little freedom can erase the hate of everyone. The use of repetition and capital letters in "Rage!" creates an intense and urgent tone, conveying the message that the situation is dire and needs to be addressed immediately. The last line of the song "He's lying to you, yea he's lying, he's lying" is a powerful statement denouncing the leader's dishonesty.
Overall, the song seems to be a call to action against corrupt and oppressive leaders, against those who spread hatred and violence, and for the freedom of all people.
Line by Line Meaning
Say, hail the leader with the mask
Let's acknowledge the authority figure hiding behind a facade
Let's say we put him to the test
Imagine if we were to challenge this person, question their capabilities
Somehow he doesn't like the sound
But something about that doesn't sit well with them
He'll dig his heels into the ground
And they will stubbornly resist opposition
To think that he's the seventh wonder
Despite the hype, they are not actually as impressive as they seem
Moving mountains with the thunder
It's mostly just a show of sound and fury, signifying nothing
All the lies he tries to cover
He's actively trying to hide his deceit
Money talks, where is the love
Their actions seem to be more motivated by financial gain than genuine care for others
And the land that falls beneath him
Their greed comes at the expense of the world around them
To apologize-beneath him
They refuse to show humility or remorse for any of their wrongdoings
Watch a crowd of many tease him
Those who were once enamored with them are now mocking and taunting them
Run in circles to appease him
But some still try to win back the authority figure's favor through futile gestures
Too many guns, too many tax
There's an overwhelming amount of violence and financial burden to deal with
Too many mobs pursue the waks
And even more organized groups are targeting their vulnerable victims
Too many cops push you around
Those who are supposed to protect and serve instead abuse their power over their fellow citizens
The lunatic has come unwound
And this is causing individuals to snap under the pressure
I think his tie is a little too tight
Perhaps it's the all-encompassing and oppressive structure of society itself that's driving these people mad
We gotta teach the man his wrong from his right
Whatever the root cause, it's up to us to correct the harmful behavior of others
Guns, guns, guns are spreading disease
The proliferation of guns is making the situation even more dire
Sex is survival, survival to me
In this environment, some people feel that sex is the only way to guarantee their own survival
He's lying to you, yea he's lying, he's lying
And the same people in power continue to deceive us all for their own gain
Contributed by Declan G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.