Forsake The Flesh
Mortification Lyrics


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Forsake the flesh
Time to deny the covet
Time to deny the covet
Eating the mind
World full of lust
Where you abide, desire much
Exocise the covet
Learning to control the flesh
Wanting to revive
Health within your spirit
Kill your desire
Kneeling in obedience
Block the sinful side
Covet not your neighbour's wife
Covet not his house
Count your many blessings
Stop and view the stars
Hear the birds whistle
Satisfied with life
Fight the need for greed
Content with self
Balance of faculties
Harmonise your soul




Deny the need for more
Thank God daily

Overall Meaning

The song "Forsake the Flesh" by Mortification is essentially a call to reject the temptations of the flesh and focus on spiritual well-being. The lyrics urge us to deny our desires and cravings as a way of freeing ourselves from the constraints of materialism and sinful behavior. The repetition of the phrase "deny the covet" emphasizes the importance of resisting the temptation to pursue worldly pleasures and instead turn our attention to inner peace and contentment. By seeking to "exercise the covet" and "control the flesh," we can learn to find satisfaction in the simple joys of life and focus on our relationship with God.


The lyrics draw on several religious concepts, such as the idea of killing our desires and kneeling in obedience to a higher power. There is also a sense of humility and gratitude present in the refrain "count your many blessings," which encourages us to appreciate what we have instead of always striving for more. The song offers a powerful message of self-reflection and self-improvement, urging us to find balance and harmony within ourselves and our relationship with the world around us.


Line by Line Meaning

Forsake the flesh
Abandon your physical desires and ego


Time to deny the covet
It's time to reject the greed and unhealthy cravings


Eating the mind
Obsessing over materialistic and superficial things


World full of lust
The world is consumed with a desire for physical and material pleasures


Where you abide, desire much
Wherever you go, there are always temptations and a strong desire for more


Exocise the covet
Get rid of the urge to possess and accumulate


Learning to control the flesh
Practice self-discipline and moderation in physical pleasures


Wanting to revive
Aspiring to refresh and renew oneself


Health within your spirit
Nurturing the well-being of your inner self


Kill your desire
Eliminate the unhealthy cravings and attachments


Kneeling in obedience
Submitting oneself to a higher power in humility


Block the sinful side
Prevent the negative and immoral behavior from taking control


Covet not your neighbour's wife
Do not feel envious or desire something that belongs to someone else, especially not someone else's spouse


Covet not his house
Avoid wanting and coveting other people's material possessions or living spaces


Count your many blessings
Be grateful for the good things in life and appreciate what you already have


Stop and view the stars
Take a moment to appreciate the beauty of nature


Hear the birds whistle
Listen to the sounds of nature and appreciate its simplicity


Satisfied with life
Being content and fulfilled with one's life and what they have achieved so far


Fight the need for greed
Resist the urge to always want more than what is necessary


Content with self
Being happy and comfortable with oneself without comparing to others


Balance of faculties
Maintaining a healthy balance between physical, mental, and spiritual aspects of life


Harmonise your soul
Achieving inner peace by aligning the inner self with the external world


Deny the need for more
Rejecting the urge to always want more and seeking contentment with what one already has


Thank God daily
Express gratitude to a higher power on a daily basis for all the blessings in life




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Forsake the Flesh lyrics :

Forsake the flesh
Time to deny the covet
Time to deny the covet
Eating the mind
World full of lust
Where you abide, desire much
Exocise the covet
Learning to control the flesh
Wanting to revive
Health within your spirit
Kill your desire
Kneeling in obedience
Block the sinful side
Covet not your neighbour's wife
Covet not his house
Count your many blessings
Stop and view the stars
Hear the birds whistle
Satisfied with life
Fight the need for greed
Content with self
Balance of faculties
Harmonise your soul
Deny the need for more
Thank God daily

Jared Hayslip

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