Wasteland
Patriarchs Lyrics


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Let these scumbags rot, for the things they've done.
In the name of God you're going to rot.
I'll be the first one in line to dig your grave.
I'll bring the ropes and fire, you're going to burn.
Looking down at the shards of your soul.
I see my own reflection.
My shattered spirits the reason I still believe,
take my imperfection.
I see me own reflection, I see myself.
We're digging graves, with no sign of hope I cast the first stone.
We're digging graves, I'm turning into one of them.
One of them.
Looking down at the shards of your soul,
I see my own reflection.
My shattered spirits the reason I still believe, take my imperfection.
I see me own reflection, I see myself.




I am deceased, I belong beside the thrown.
Revival is coming

Overall Meaning

"Wasteland" by Patriarchs is a mercilessly powerful song that reflects a deep sense of betrayal against religious leaders who have wielded their faith as a weapon. The opening lines, "Let these scumbags rot, for the things they've done. In the name of God you're going to rot" sound like a call for vengeance against those who have preyed upon the innocent under the guise of righteousness. The singer is not satisfied with just saying how they feel. Instead, they are ready to take action by being "the first one in line to dig your grave", making sure that those who have done wrong will pay the price for their actions.


As the song progresses, it becomes clear that the singer is struggling with their own demons as well. They look down at the "shards of [the other person's] soul" and see their "own reflection", recognizing that their own struggles have caused them to be harsh and unforgiving. They are searching for a way to reconcile their desire for justice with their own need for redemption. The phrase "my shattered spirits the reason I still believe, take my imperfection" illustrates this perfectly. The singer is acknowledging their own imperfections and asking for forgiveness while also refusing to ignore the wrongs committed by others.


Overall, "Wasteland" is a powerful and thought-provoking song that encourages listeners to think deeply about justice, forgiveness, and the role of faith in our lives.


Line by Line Meaning

Let these scumbags rot, for the things they've done.
The singer wants those who have committed wrongful acts to suffer the consequences of their actions.


In the name of God you're going to rot.
The singer is using religious language to show that they believe justice will be served to those who have done wrong.


I'll be the first one in line to dig your grave.
The singer is so committed to seeing justice done that they are willing to take an active role in the punishment of the guilty.


I'll bring the ropes and fire, you're going to burn.
The artist wants to inflict a severe punishment on those who have committed wrongful acts, and is willing to use violence to achieve it.


Looking down at the shards of your soul.
The artist is seeing the damage done to the souls of those who have done wrong, and takes it as proof of their guilt.


I see my own reflection.
The singer connects with the brokenness of the guilty, seeing it as a reflection of their own flaws and imperfections.


My shattered spirits the reason I still believe, take my imperfection.
The singer believes that their own struggles and brokenness have given them the strength to keep fighting for justice, and they offer their own imperfections as a sacrifice.


We're digging graves, with no sign of hope I cast the first stone.
The artist is losing hope for the future, and is so determined to see justice done that they are willing to be the first to act.


We're digging graves, I'm turning into one of them.
The artist is so consumed with thoughts of punishment and revenge that they feel themselves becoming like the very people they despise.


Looking down at the shards of your soul, I see my own reflection.
The artist is so consumed with thoughts of punishment and revenge that they feel themselves becoming like the very people they despise.


My shattered spirits the reason I still believe, take my imperfection.
The singer believes that their own struggles and brokenness have given them the strength to keep fighting for justice, and they offer their own imperfections as a sacrifice.


I am deceased, I belong beside the thrown.
The artist sees themselves as a kind of martyr, willing to die for the cause of justice.


Revival is coming.
The singer believes that even in the midst of all this darkness, there is hope for a better future.




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@raystampabay9

Wasteland - another alright song

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