Ancient Monumental War Hymn
Inquisition Lyrics


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Satan I invoke
Lucifer I call
Berith one of war
Hymns of battle roar!

Flesh of Christians rip
Blood of feeble drip
Bones are burnt to ash
All in name of Satan

Realm of Christ will fall
Underworld shall rise
Reign upon the light
Ancient rite of war...

Beast of fire speaks
Hell's gates open wide




Death of holy sons
Sacred graves open

Overall Meaning

The song "Ancient Monumental War Hymn" by Inquisition is a dark and powerful invocation of Satan and the forces of darkness. The lyrics convey a sense of overwhelming power and aggression, as the singer calls upon the devil and other demonic forces to wreak havoc on the world of light and goodness. The repeated use of phrases such as "war hymn" and "hymns of battle roar" reinforces the idea that this is a song of war, intended to inspire and embolden those who would follow the Satanic path.


The lyrics also contain a strong anti-Christian sentiment, with references to the ripping of Christian flesh, the drippings of feeble blood, and the burning of Christian bones. The singer declares that the realm of Christ will fall, and that the underworld will rise to take its place. There is a sense of impending doom and destruction in these lyrics, as the forces of darkness and chaos prepare to overwhelm the world of light and order.


Overall, "Ancient Monumental War Hymn" is a powerful and intense song that invokes a truly frightening sense of impending darkness and destruction. The lyrics are carefully crafted to convey this sense of power and aggression, and the song is a stark reminder of the dark and dangerous forces that lurk on the fringes of human society.


Line by Line Meaning

Satan I invoke
I summon Satan, the embodiment of evil


Lucifer I call
I call upon Lucifer, the fallen angel


Berith one of war
Berith, the demon of war and covenant, aids me in battle


Hymns of battle roar!
War songs fill the air, inspiring my army to fight fiercely


Flesh of Christians rip
Christian flesh is torn


Blood of feeble drip
Weak opponents bleed profusely


Bones are burnt to ash
Their bones are burned to ashes, symbolizing their defeat


All in name of Satan
This destruction is done to please Satan and gain his favor


Realm of Christ will fall
Christianity will be destroyed


Underworld shall rise
The underworld, presided over by Satan and his followers, will become dominant


Reign upon the light
The power of darkness will overcome the light of Christianity


Ancient rite of war...
This is an ages-old tradition of war and destruction, done in the name of darkness and evil


Beast of fire speaks
The demon of fire speaks to me, urging me on towards victory


Hell's gates open wide
The gates of hell open wide, inviting the souls of the defeated Christians


Death of holy sons
The holy sons of Christianity will die in battle, crushed under our power


Sacred graves open
The graves of the Christians are opened, signaling their defeat and humiliation




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desTroy

Supreme megalithic riffs.

Simon Goussot

Superbe !

joan the mad

perfect

Cheese Cake

I really like the sound of this band but damn, i really hope those vocals grow on me. Not the biggest fan yet.

Cheese Cake

Will definitely check those out. I don't mind the vocals that much anymore but I'm not quite sure what songs or albums to start with so thanks for the recommendation. Trying to get more into black metal and I'm really enjoying it so far. Mayhem is probably my favorite right now but this band is slowly getting up there too :)

U.N. PEACE PLAN

They will. Maybe this isnt the proper song. Start with Bloodshed, then Ominous Doctrines, then Obscure Verses, Then you should be fine with these vocals. Its a long process but it will happen.

Petra S

Guitar sound reminds me of blizzard beasts

R. Cade

And a voice between abbath and attila

Lucian Domsa

It sounds like Archgoat

Ricardo Ardila

Like a intro of Arise - Sepultura

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