1) Pathology is a br… Read Full Bio ↴There are Multiple artists with this name:
1) Pathology is a brutal death metal band from San Diego California. The band was started in the beginning of 2006 by drummer Dave Astor (ex-The Locust and Cattle Decapitation).
2) Pathology was a deathgrind band from The Netherlands. They formed in 1990 by Job (Bass) and Mol (Drums). They released two demos and a split EP in the years 1992 to 1994. They officially split in late 1995 after Mol moved to the USA.
3) Pathology is a Heavy metal band from Poland.
4) Pathology was a Death Metal band from USA. The band was formed of a side projected of Sodomized and released one demo in late 1995. After calling it quits to create other bands like Heinous Killings and Gorgasm.
Afterlife
Pathology Lyrics
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Horus
He is the horizon Attis dead for 3 days
Born of a virgin Krishna resurrected once again
Dionysus performed miracles
Mithra the king of kings
Set the conqueror - Underworld
Afterlife...
Buried without darkness
The parallels we see
Not to admit truth begins
Buried with darkness
The objects I cannot see
Set to be bled truth
Set the conqueror - Underworld
Set the conqueror - Afterlife
I will see you in the afterlife
In the Afterlife...
As I bleed onto this Earth
Set to conquer my underworld
As you bleed onto this crust
Set to conquer the afterlife
The lyrics of the song Afterlife by Pathology are rich with references to various mythical and religious figures and ideas surrounding the concept of life after death. The opening lines mention the Egyptian god Horus, who is often depicted with the head of a falcon and is associated with the sun and resurrection. The mention of Attis being dead for three days refers to the mythology surrounding the Phrygian god, who was resurrected by the goddess Cybele after dying and was celebrated in annual springtime festivals. Likewise, the mention of Krishna and Dionysus both being associated with performing miracles and Mithra being the king of kings all tie into the idea of powerful, divine entities with abilities beyond those of mere mortals.
The chorus of the song shifts the focus to the afterlife, declaring "Set the conqueror" in both the underworld and afterlife realms. The idea of being buried "without darkness" and the "parallels we see" suggest a spiritual journey or transition to a new realm of existence that is not wholly unfamiliar. The line "not to admit truth begins" could be interpreted as a call to acknowledge the reality of death and the unknown, rather than ignoring or denying it. The song concludes with the repetition of the line "I will see you in the afterlife," implying a hope or belief in the continuation of the soul beyond death.
Line by Line Meaning
His head was that of a falcon not man
Horus, the hawk-headed god, is being referred to here. This line represents the idea of an entity with the traits of both human and animal.
He is the horizon Attis dead for 3 days
Attis is a phrase representing the death and the resurrection of the central deity which showcases the sun, which dies for three days during the winter solstice before coming to life again. This line represents the cyclical nature of life and death.
Born of a virgin Krishna resurrected once again
This line represents the reincarnation of supreme Godhead - Krishna, who was born of a virgin mother, challenges the whole idea of a male deity. The line depicts the aspect of Krishna which reminds people that life is eternal and that resurrection is attainable through devotion.
Dionysus performed miracles
'Dionysus' refers to a central god of the Greek pantheon believed to have the power of performing miracles. The line represents the idea of supernatural power and its influence on the world of human beings.
Mithra the king of kings
This line represents the concept of divine monarchy where Mithra the king of kings, presides over the world of gods and man.
Set the conqueror - Underworld
Set the conqueror - Afterlife
Afterlife...
The phrase set the conqueror refers to bringing the chaos of the unknown into the light of understanding. Afterlife represents the section of human existence that happens after death. The last line represents the deep contemplation and a notion of crossing the threshold to seek knowledge about the afterlife.
Buried without darkness
The parallels we see
Not to admit truth begins
Buried with darkness
The objects I cannot see
Set to be bled truth
This part of the song represents the idea of the lack of clarity that exists about the afterlife. 'Buried without darkness' represents the idea that the truth is obscured, and 'Not to admit truth begins' represents the first step in acknowledging what one does not know. 'Set to be bled truth' represents the torture of the unknown and the thirst for knowledge that awaits.
I will see you in the afterlife
In the Afterlife...
This line represents a kind of meeting place where the artist and the listener will meet after leaving the mortal world. It refers to an afterlife shared by all.
As I bleed onto this Earth
Set to conquer my underworld
As you bleed onto this crust
Set to conquer the afterlife
'As I bleed onto this Earth' represents the inevitability of shedding the mortal coil, 'Set to conquer my underworld' refers to embracing the unknown territory of what follows death. 'As you **** onto this crust' represents another person in the same situation. 'Set to conquer the afterlife' represents the journey into the afterlife.
Contributed by Xavier K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.