Omerta
Lamb of God Lyrics

Whoever appeals to the law against his fellow man is either a fool or a coward
If you need to rely on the law to gain justice over someone who wronged you, you are either weak or afraid

Whoever cannot take care of himself without that law is both
If you cannot fend for yourself and must rely on the law to protect you, you are both weak and afraid

For a wounded man will shall say to his assailant "If I live I will kill you, if I die you are forgiven" Such is the rule of honor
If a man is harmed by another, he may seek revenge upon that person, but he also has the option to forgive and move on. Honor dictates this response.

Broken the paradigm, an example must be set
The current system must be changed by setting an example for others.

Invoke the siren's song and sign the death warrant
To call for violence and death upon another.

This what has been wrought for 30 pieces of silver The tongues of men and angels bought by a beloved betrayer
The consequences of greed and betrayal, as exemplified in Judas Iscariot's selling out of Jesus Christ for 30 pieces of silver.

I am the result, what's better left unspoken Violence begins to mend what was broken You've been talking, I've been all ears
The singer has been wronged and is taking violent action to rectify the situation. They have listened to their enemies' words but kept their own intentions hidden.

Words meant to dwell in darkness shall never see the light of day
Secrets should never be revealed to anyone who could use them against you.

Words can be broken, so can bones
Just as words can be lies or empty promises, so too can the human body be broken, revealing the fragility of both.

Execute the mandate Mouth full of dirt Your name removed from the registry St. Peter greets with empty eyes then turns and locks the gate
The artist has executed the act they set out to do, even if it means their own death. Their name is erased from memory and they are rejected by heaven.

Cheaply venal, stupidly verbose A slip of the tongue, a slit of the throat Six feet under with no marker Keep my name from your mouth forever
Those who speak foolishly and without consideration will receive swift, deadly punishment. The singer wishes to be forgotten and not mentioned again.

Free speech for the living, dead men tell no tales Your laughing finger will never point again
The only people who can truly speak freely and without consequence are those who are still alive. Once a person is dead, they can no longer talk or accuse others.

Omerta Omerta Sing for me now
The singer evokes the code of silence and the criminal organization that follows it. They call for others to join them in their twisted worldview and warped sense of honor.