Amen
Max CavaleraSepultura Lyrics
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Forgive me God
I know I've sinned
With no remorse
Apocalyptic visions
Went through my head Here today
Gone tomorrow
I'm feeling sick
I'm feeling numb
The storm will come
In the name of God I'm the chosen one
Terror raids the land
To ashes we'll be sent
In the name of God Lives cast away
Martyrdom of myself
Armageddon comes
In the name of God Not one more dead
Fire blasting, cutting edge
Children burn in flames
In the name of God We're going insane
Let us die
You don't realize
This is the time
God's sacrifice
Leaving behind
Lesson in hate
In the name of God We're all dead
Burn!
The lyrics of Sepultura's song "Amen" deal with apocalyptic visions, terror, martyrdom, and sacrifice. The singer asks for forgiveness from both father and God, acknowledging the sins committed without remorse. The lyrics seem to suggest that the end of the world is at hand, with the storm of terror coming in the name of God, and lives cast away. The chorus emphasizes this sense of impending doom, where fire is blasting and the storm is coming, with children burning in flames. The song ends with a call to die, with the singer suggesting that this is the time for God's sacrifice, and that we are all dead in the name of God.
This song appears to be a commentary on religious extremism and the effects of fanaticism. The singer seems to both embrace and critique the notion of the apocalypse, recognizing that such catastrophic events can lead to martyrdom and sacrifice, but also acknowledging the destructive effects of such beliefs. The use of religious imagery and language throughout the song suggests that the band is attempting to highlight the dangers of extremism, particularly when it stems from religious beliefs. The repetition of the phrase "in the name of God" also reinforces this theme, highlighting the ways in which religion can be used to justify violence and destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Forgive me father
Expressing remorse for past actions to a higher power
Forgive me God
Seeking forgiveness from a higher power for past sins
I know I've sinned
Acknowledging past wrongdoings
With no remorse
Feeling no guilt or shame for past actions
Apocalyptic visions
Imagining a catastrophic end of the world scenario
Went through my head Here today
Experiencing vivid and unsettling thoughts
Gone tomorrow
The futility of life and how quickly it can end
It's all insane
The absurdity and chaos of life
I'm feeling sick
Experiencing discomfort or pain
I'm feeling numb
Feeling emotionally disconnected
The storm will come
An impending sense of doom or disaster
In the name of God I'm the chosen one
Believing to be a divine agent or messenger
Terror raids the land
Violence and destruction being inflicted on society
To ashes we'll be sent
The inevitability of death and destruction
In the name of God Lives cast away
Using religion as justification for causing harm and suffering
Martyrdom of myself
Sacrificing oneself for a cause or belief
Armageddon comes
Anticipating a final battle between good and evil
Not one more dead
Rejecting violence as a solution to problems
Fire blasting, cutting edge
Describing a violent and destructive scene
Children burn in flames
Innocent victims suffering from violence and war
We're going insane
The breakdown of society and morality
Let us die
Preferring death over continued suffering
You don't realize
Addressing ignorance or apathy in others
This is the time
The urgency of taking action or making a change
God's sacrifice
The belief in a divine sacrifice for the betterment of humanity
Leaving behind
Abandoning previous beliefs or values
Lesson in hate
The cycle of violence and anger perpetuating itself
In the name of God We're all dead
The destructive consequences of using religion to justify violence and hate
Burn!
A call to action or incitement to violence
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANDREAS RUDOLF KISSER, IGOR CAVALERA, MASSIMILIANO A. CAVALERA, PAULO XISTO JR. PINTO
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Stretchh fab
Dude is so underrated. Created 9 out of ten metal drum riffs that are still used, and most before he was 20. Guy is a monster!!!!!!
ferox965
In no way is Iggor underrated. He's rightly hailed as an innovator and trailblazer.
Raphael Saini
Igor: You influenced so many drummers and I am proudly one of them. I will ALWAYS respect you and your legacy!
David Michaelsen
Raphael Saini 🤘
charles mayer
Same!!
n mac
Except for the fuckup at the 3/4point here lol
Raphael Saini
@n mac honestly man, who are you to criticize by sitting in your couch?
UNITED BY METAL
Reproduzir o que ele criou é fácil, um pouco de estudo e treino e vc faz, quero ver criar o que ele criou, criar um estilo e influenciar trocentas bandas. Hail eterno a esse cara!! 🤘🤘🤘
PGM IMPORTS
Um pouco, só um pouco. Vou treinar um pouco e tocar igual ao Eloy e compor as linhas do Quadra. Treinando só um pouco. Seguir sua dica. Quem sabe eu supere o Neil Pert. Treinando só um pouco, conforme sua dica
Cléber Santos
@PGM IMPORTS sério que tu quer comparar o metal de Quadra com o Chaos a.d? Kkkkkkkkk