V
Ourfathers Lyrics
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Taste the wine under my skin
Kneel to the ones you loved before
Heaven open up your doors
I sought you, you fought me
This isn't the way its suppose to be
Your begotten one, your forgotten one
An empty cross an empty tomb
When we die we die alone
I would die for you
I would kill in your name
But you're not coming back
I forgot my way
I would die for you
Beg and plead for you
But I don't know your name
I don't know your name
Oh god, clasp these pilgram hands
Coarse with fear and endlessly begging
My knees went we, splintered and shaking
Filthy with the works of my fathers hands
Wrought with the lies I tell myself
Broken on the backs of every word
I sleep with stars in my eyes
I sleep with my lips pressed against your cheek
The lyrics to Ourfathers' song V are centered around religious themes of redemption, sacrifice, and ultimately, some sense of uncertainty or confusion about the concept of faith. The opening lines of the song, "Place the bread upon my lips, taste the wine under my skin," are a direct reference to the Christian sacrament of communion, suggesting a willingness to partake in the rituals of the religion but implying a sense of emptiness or frustration that the symbolic act of consuming bread and wine may not be enough to bring true spiritual fulfillment.
In the following lines, the lyrics seem to be addressing some higher being, possibly God, asking for forgiveness or guidance - "Kneel to the ones you loved before, heaven open up your doors." However, there is a sense that this message is not being received or acted upon, as the lyrics later describe a feeling of abandonment and isolation - "When we die we die alone, an empty cross and empty tomb."
The lyrics become more personal in the latter half of the song, with the repeated refrain "I would die for you, I would kill in your name" suggesting a deep devotion to whatever higher power is being addressed. However, there is an acknowledgement that this may not be enough, as the singer admits "But you're not coming back, I forgot my way, I don't know your name." Throughout the song, there is a sense of searching for something more concrete or tangible to grasp onto, and a questioning of whether religious ceremonies or blind devotion can truly fill that void.
Line by Line Meaning
Place the bread upon my lips
Take in the sustenance that helps me live
Taste the wine under my skin
Feel the essence of life within me
Kneel to the ones you loved before
Pay homage to those who came before me
Heaven open up your doors
Allow me to enter the afterlife
I sought you, you fought me
I searched for you, but you resisted me
This isn't the way its suppose to be
This is not the path that was meant for me
Your begotten one, your forgotten one
I am your creation, but you have abandoned me
When we die we die alone
We depart from this world without any companions
An empty cross an empty tomb
The religious symbols are void of your divinity
I would die for you
My love for you is so intense that I would sacrifice myself
I would kill in your name
I would take the lives of others in your honor
But you're not coming back
You are not returning to guide us
I forgot my way
I am uncertain of my purpose in life
Beg and plead for you
I earnestly implore for your mercy
But I don't know your name
I am unsure of your true identity
Oh god, clasp these pilgram hands
Help me, oh divine force, as I undertake this journey
Coarse with fear and endlessly begging
Filled with terror and desperation
My knees went we, splintered and shaking
My legs give way, trembling uncontrollably
Filthy with the works of my fathers hands
Stained with the sins of my forefathers
Wrought with the lies I tell myself
Tormented by the falsehoods I convince myself of
Broken on the backs of every word
Crushed under the weight of every utterance
I sleep with stars in my eyes
My dreams are filled with celestial visions
I sleep with my lips pressed against your cheek
I long to be close to you, even in slumber
Contributed by Alexander O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@levibeverly9603
Found this on band camp a month ago, still listening to it every day. Magically powerful.
@Q.theProducer
Just leaving this here for when i inevitably revisit this album again in another 7 years haha
@chevon7665
this has been on constant repeat for over a week now. jeez
@kennywhite3015
Hope you come out with more music, this is amazing.
@jaypinto9242
So awesome! Really like the sound these guys have. And the lyrics are really depressing (for me it's a good thing). Love it!
@konverge8585
insanely good.
@SonOfOdin777
gorgeoussss! thank you creating this!
@Ilovepieandchips
Waiting to get paid but I'm going to buy this. That's how broke I am.
@Kolyashko
oh my god this is of the best music i`ve ever heard
@CGAFilms
Stunning, through and through. I'm not sure what I prefer, the vocal performance or the lyrics.