Pray
Nox Interna Lyrics
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look at you, your rotten soul starts to appear
run, run for your life, this is the end
and tonight your god will not give you his strength
some statue carved in stone
is waiting for you
pray, pray, pray for the empty wisdom
pray, pray, pray for your filthy heart
drop dead, cause hell is on its way
if your holy tales exist, you will burn like a judas kiss
oh no... I can't wait to see you dead
no statue carved in stone
is praying for you
pray, pray, pray for the empty wisdom
pray, pray, pray fort your filthy heart
wasted out into this madness
day by day you pray
falling down onto your knees
just to justify your greed
pray, pray, pray for the empty wisdom
pray, pray, pray for your filthy heart
The lyrics to Nox Interna’s “Pray” evoke religious iconography, questioning the validity of saints and other religious symbols. The opening line “saints, all saints are crying empty tears” speaks to a loss of faith in religious figures, who are seen weeping to no effect. The chorus instructs the listener to pray for empty wisdom and a filthy heart, perhaps indicating a lack of moral and spiritual clarity. The lyrics also describe a figure who has a “rotten soul” and is running for their life, with God withholding his strength. The figure is doomed to hell and their holy tales will not save them. The song seems to reject traditional religious concepts in favor of a darker, more nihilistic worldview.
The song may reflect the band’s Spanish origins, given the strong influence of the Catholic Church on Spanish culture. However, the lyrics are written in English, suggesting a broader audience. The song also reflects the band’s gothic rock influences, with its evocative, moody sound and emphasis on darker themes. The music video features religious imagery, a common visual theme in the band’s work. Overall, “Pray” is a powerful, provocative meditation on religious iconography and its flaws.
Line by Line Meaning
saints, all saints are crying empty tears
Those who are believed to be holy are weeping without any true cause or emotion.
look at you, your rotten soul starts to appear
Your soul, which is corrupt and decaying, is beginning to become visible and undeniable to others.
run, run for your life, this is the end
Escape while you still can, as this is the final point of no return.
and tonight your god will not give you his strength
Tonight, you will not receive any form of divine assistance or support from your deity.
some statue carved in stone is waiting for you
A lifeless religious symbol made of rock is anticipating your arrival.
pray, pray, pray for the empty wisdom
Request guidance from a higher power that is fundamentally lacking in any true knowledge or insight.
pray, pray, pray for your filthy heart
Ask for absolution for your corrupt and depraved character.
so what? where is your perfect saviour?
What difference does it make, as your ideal messiah is nowhere to be found or conjured up.
drop dead, cause hell is on its way
Meet your demise swiftly, as eternal punishment is imminent.
if your holy tales exist, you will burn like a judas kiss
If these supposedly sacred stories hold true, you will suffer a fate as treasonous as the kiss of Judas.
oh no... I can't wait to see you dead
Oh dear... I am looking forward to witnessing your demise.
no statue carved in stone is praying for you
There is no inanimate object of worship that is petitioning for your well-being or salvation.
wasted out into this madness
You are wasting away, losing yourself to this state of total chaos and madness.
day by day you pray
Each day, you devote yourself to the act of praying.
falling down onto your knees
You are collapsing onto your knees in a display of religious submission or supplication.
just to justify your greed
All in the name of rationalizing your own insatiable desires and hunger for material gain.
Contributed by Jack H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Sir_Robin
This song never gets old :)
@Shadowkiss1
Nox Interna is just getting better and better, I wish more people knew them in the US. Great band!
@ArthemisaValo
Excelente vídeo y excelente canción!! muy buen trabajo muchachos!!! Saludos desde Argentina!!
@aimlessinwa
I have so become addicted to this song and the band in general. I hope you all can make it to the States sometime soon.
@BOANDTODDPARTY
We just toured Germany with these guys. They are Fucking Amazing! Great video! Miss u guys. Eric The Crying Spell
@LetyStarify
Me encanta! ;) Y tuve el placer de participar en el Videoclip ;)
@mutedbanshee
I just love the sound of this track..The music and vocals are just Aweso\m/e..And so good LOUD ..*Bounces and Smiles* .. :]
@DuamutefFur
Really awesome song. Keep up this great work!
@massvii_
me gusta mucho la canción y el video! ^^ ojala algún día vinieran por Cádiz
@Etalimissa
5 ***** (stars) out of 5!! Magnificent song, sound, and video. Thanks a lot for the friend request. Just love your music!