Doom metal band, originally based in Belgium and later in the UK, with prog… Read Full Bio ↴Doom metal band, originally based in Belgium and later in the UK, with progressive overtones and a heavy dose of melancholy. Although originally associated with the funeral doom scene, the band has developed a more complex sound in their later work, incorporating elements from progressive and classic rock alongside the original influences from doom metal, classical and ethnic music. Typical for their sound is the creation of a solemn, mystical atmosphere, to which elements such as atmospheric keyboards, acoustic instruments and semi chanted vocals strongly contribute.

Greed
Pantheist Lyrics

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To greedily reach out my hands
To touch the bare skin of this world
To thoughtlessly consume its tender flesh
To violate its insides without mercy

To greedily breathe the fresh air
To allow it in my hungry lungs
And spit it out transformed into poison

To infect the world with my pathetic existence

That's my only reason of being

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Pantheist's song Greed describe the insatiable desire for consumption and domination of the natural world. The use of violent and aggressive language in the lyrics depict the exploitation and destruction of the earth for selfish gain. The word "greedy" is repeated throughout the song to emphasize the voracious appetite for consumption.

The lyrics also suggest a lack of mindfulness and appreciation for the beauty and fragility of the natural world. The phrase "thoughtlessly consume its tender flesh" suggests a mindless act of consumption and lack of understanding of the consequences of such actions. The description of the air being transformed into poison enforces the idea that greed and consumption can lead to destruction and ruin.

Overall, the song could be interpreted as a warning against greed and urging listeners to take a more mindful approach towards the environment and the natural world.

Line by Line Meaning

To greedily reach out my hands
I desire to extend my hands selfishly

To touch the bare skin of this world
To attain and exploit everything the world has to offer

To thoughtlessly consume its tender flesh
To devour the world's resources without concern for the impact

To violate its insides without mercy
To damage the world's core elements without any sense of guilt

To greedily breathe the fresh air
To inhale the world's beauty with no regard for its preservation

To allow it in my hungry lungs
To take in the world's air desperately and indiscriminately

And spit it out transformed into poison
To convert the world's purity into toxicity through my actions

To infect the world with my pathetic existence
To corrupt the world with my selfish and insignificant existence

That's my only reason of being
My sole purpose is to consume, harm and pollute the world

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