Phlebotomized are a seven-piece death metal band from Rozenburg, Netherland… Read Full Bio ↴Phlebotomized are a seven-piece death metal band from Rozenburg, Netherlands. They formed in the 1990 They combined the styles of death/doom, technical death and avant-garde death with some grinding parts. They split up after the release of Skycontact in 1997. Prior to Skycontact, they had released two demos and EPs as well as Immense Intense Suspense - the album often regarded as their finest work. What points out the band most, is the use of the violin as a constant instrument which is very rare in the death metal scene and the use of synthesizers in the background.

Originally, they were a death/grind band called Bacterial Cancer, then Bacterial Disease. They changed their name to Phlebotomized and their style around 1990.

They reunited in 2013 and Immense Intense Suspense & Skycontact has been reissued as a double album in 2014.

Preach Eternal Gospels
Phlebotomized Lyrics

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Lethargically we drag our feet to the confessional
Poor minds encased with the guilt,
No reversion as sins are committed
Believing by confessing the sins,
Thy problems be resolved?
Nothing is more idiotic & naive,
Than to preach eternal gospels

Just because a man is dressed in black clothing,
Is he a so-called saint?
Just because a man is appointed to this position,
Is he untouchable for us?

Make a contribution to what's called Christianity
Bying oneself out once move, absurd insanity
Be humble & generous, donate thy money & care
Repeatedly believed, blindly they'll preach eternal gospels

Sense the solving emptiness, drown away into deadened air
These souls shall not recede, depressed glances we absorb

Isolated from the enlightened world,
We prowl round this disowned fortress
The view is wearisome, therefore
We convent to cold, dreary beings

Sense the solving emptiness, drown away into deadened air
These souls shall not recede, depressed glances we absorb

Engraved... are disapproving reflections...
Pale... bittered faces...
Indication of... a mournful atmosphere...
A futile purpose... without an end...

Normally we stroll to the confessional
Minds no longer filled with the guilt,
Reversion as no sins are committed
No more confessing our sins,
The problems are resolved!
Nothing is more idiotic & naive,
Than to continue to preach eternal gospels

Just because a man is dressed in black clothing,
Is he a so-called saint?
Just because a man is appointed to this position,
Is he untouchable for us?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Phlebotomized's "Preach Eternal Gospels" criticizes the effects of religion on individuals and society. The song suggests that the act of confession and seeking redemption through religious rituals is a futile attempt to alleviate one's guilt. The lyrics describe the lethargy of individuals dragging their feet to the confessional and being encased with guilt. The song questions whether confessing sins can truly resolve our problems or if it is simply an act of idiocy and naivety to preach eternal gospels. Phlebotomized asks whether the priests and religious figures who perform these rituals and wear black clothing are truly saints or if they are untouchable for the common person. The song encourages individuals to evaluate the purpose of religion in their life and whether it is a meaningful contribution to society or simply an act of absurdity.

Phlebotomized's "Preach Eternal Gospels" is a controversial song that challenges the traditional views of religion. The song has been interpreted as an attack on Christianity and organized religion. The lyrics emphasize the view that religious institutions are exploiting the masses by offering a false sense of hope and redemption. The song has been criticized by some for its negativity towards religion, but it has also been embraced by others who share the same views.

Line by Line Meaning

Lethargically we drag our feet to the confessional
We go to confession slowly, lacking energy or motivation.

Poor minds encased with the guilt,
Our minds are trapped with feelings of guilt and shame.

No reversion as sins are committed
There is no going back once we commit sins.

Believing by confessing sins, Thy problems be resolved?
Do we think our problems will be solved just by confessing our sins?

Nothing is more idiotic & naive, Than to preach eternal gospels
The act of preaching about eternal gospels is foolish and naive.

Just because a man is dressed in black clothing, Is he a so-called saint?
Does wearing black clothing automatically make someone a saint?

Just because a man is appointed to this position, Is he untouchable for us?
Is a person appointed to a position so high that we cannot question them?

Make a contribution to what's called Christianity
Contribute to the practice of Christianity.

Bying oneself out once move, absurd insanity
Paying off one's sins is absurd and insane.

Be humble & generous, donate thy money & care
Be humble and give generously in both money and caring.

Repeatedly believed, blindly they'll preach eternal gospels
People will keep preaching about eternal gospels even if they don't fully understand them.

Sense the solving emptiness, drown away into deadened air
Feel the emptiness and despair, and let it consume you.

These souls shall not recede, depressed glances we absorb
These souls will not retreat, and we bear witness to their sadness.

Isolated from the enlightened world, We prowl round this disowned fortress
We are cut off from the world of knowledge and roam aimlessly around this abandoned fortress.

The view is wearisome, therefore We convent to cold, dreary beings
The scenery is depressing, and so we become tired, lifeless beings.

Engraved... are disapproving reflections... Pale... bittered faces...
Negative reflections are etched into the minds of these people, and their faces are pale and bitter.

Indication of... a mournful atmosphere... A futile purpose... without an end...
This is a sign of a sad and hopeless atmosphere, with no apparent purpose or end in sight.

Normally we stroll to the confessional Minds no longer filled with the guilt,
We go to confession more casually now, without feeling as guilty or ashamed.

Reversion as no sins are committed No more confessing our sins, The problems are resolved!
We no longer commit sins and don't have to confess them, so our problems are solved.

Nothing is more idiotic & naive, Than to continue to preach eternal gospels
It is foolish and naive to keep preaching about eternal gospels.

Just because a man is dressed in black clothing, Is he a so-called saint?
Wearing black clothing does not make someone a saint.

Just because a man is appointed to this position, Is he untouchable for us?
We should not blindly trust someone just because they hold a high position.

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