Discography:
- Slave Under His Immortal Will (EP) (2001)
- Draco Sit Mihi Dux (2003)
- Dödens Evangelium (2005)
- Arisen from the Ashes (2010)
Members:
Acerbus - Vocals, Guitar (IXXI)
S.W. - Guitar (Valkyrja, Die Hard)
Nabemih - Guitar, Arrangements
V.P. - Bass (Valkyrja, Diabolical (Swe))
E.L. - Drums (Titanum)
Live members:
Grave - Rhythm Guitar (Infuneral)
Official Website: http://ondskapt.atspace.com/
The Fires of Hell
Ondskapt Lyrics
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Crush your human hopes with true faith
Violence, torture, murder, pedophilia and rape
Turn your back on life
Fail your own will
No more needless acts
Socialize to kill
In a world without salvation
Your mind may be misled
The imbecility of man makes the stomach twist and ache
Intoxicated by malice, murder for the sake
of it
The lyrics of this song by Ondskapt delve into the idea of a world that is devoid of hope and morality. The first line talks about how one can no longer hope for happiness in such a world of depravation. It challenges the listener to consider how one should respond to such a bleak existence. The subsequent lines speak of crushing one's human hopes with true faith which can be interpreted as a call to embrace a different kind of hope, one that is not tied to the material world.
The second verse elevates the themes of the song by painting a picture of unimaginable horrors. The line "violence, torture, murder, pedophilia and rape" is jarring and seems to challenge the listener to come to terms with the reality of the world we live in. Furthermore, it presents the idea that when such atrocities are widespread, it can be easy to fall into despair and give up on life. However, the song urges people not to succumb to this but to find strength in socializing to kill, which can be viewed as a metaphor for standing together and fighting against the injustices of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
In a world of depravation you can no more hope for bliss
You cannot expect happiness in a corrupted world.
Crush your human hopes with true faith
Abandon your worldly desires and trust in a higher power.
Violence, torture, murder, pedophilia and rape
The atrocities of mankind are many and horrible.
Turn your back on life
Reject the idea of living a worldly life.
Fail your own will
Surrender your own desires and submit to a higher power.
No more needless acts
Stop performing meaningless deeds.
Socialize to kill
Bond with others who share the urge to harm.
In a world without salvation
In a world where there is no hope for redemption.
Your mind may be misled
Your thoughts and beliefs might not be accurate.
The imbecility of man makes the stomach twist and ache
Human stupidity and ignorance disgusts one to their core.
Intoxicated by malice, murder for the sake
Being consumed by evil urges, one commits murder without any specific motive.
Contributed by Molly H. Suggest a correction in the comments below.