"Shortly after releasing "As a Dog Returns" in 2010, Victor rejoined Pentagram for a two-year album & tour stint. Upon departing Pentagram, he founded a new project, Victor Griffin's In-Graved."
thefall
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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No mindless wonder in this world of doubt
A Reality more real than this
Deception will steal our minds of bliss.
No strength within myself
It was all spent when mankind fell
The sting of death entered in
The father of lies, the tempter's crown
Unrighteous souls will keep us bound
But innocent blood shed from Thee
The stripes You wore were for me.
I long to understand
What the Creator has done for man
Can our feeble minds comprehend?
We started to die when we began.
[Lyrics & Music by Victor Griffin - 2001]
In the song "The Fall" by Place of Skulls, the lyrics speak to the deeper spiritual truths of our existence. The opening lyrics "There's a Spirit calling out, No mindless wonder in this world of doubt" serve as a reminder that there is a higher power at work, a force that holds us accountable to something beyond ourselves. The song goes on to describe the deception that steals our minds and keeps us from seeing the true realities that surround us. We are reminded of the price that was paid for our mistakes and shortcomings, through the line "The father of lies, the tempter's crown, Unrighteous souls will keep us bound, But innocent blood shed from Thee, The stripes You wore were for me." The song ends with a sense of yearning to understand the greater purpose behind our existence, with the lyrics, "I long to understand, What the Creator has done for man, Can our feeble minds comprehend? We started to die when we began."
Overall, the song is a meditation on the human condition, acknowledging our weaknesses and limitations, but also reminding us that there is something greater beyond ourselves. The lyrics are introspective and philosophical, encouraging the listener to reflect on their own beliefs and values.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a Spirit calling out
There is a divine force reaching out to us.
No mindless wonder in this world of doubt
There is no meaningless existence in a world filled with uncertainty.
A Reality more real than this
There is a greater reality beyond what we comprehend in this world.
Deception will steal our minds of bliss.
If we let it, deception can rob us of happiness.
No strength within myself
The artist feels weak and unable to overcome challenges alone.
It was all spent when mankind fell
Humanity's fall from grace exhausted the singer's inner strength.
The sting of death entered in
The inevitability of death became a part of human existence.
We started to die when we began.
From the moment of birth, we begin the process of dying.
The father of lies, the tempter's crown
The devil is often referred to as the source of deceit and temptation.
Unrighteous souls will keep us bound
Surrendering to sinful desires keeps us in bondage to the devil's influence.
But innocent blood shed from Thee
The sacrifice of Jesus, an innocent being, redeems humanity from sin.
The stripes You wore were for me.
Jesus suffered to free us from the burden of our sins.
I long to understand
The singer desires to comprehend the mysteries of God's work.
What the Creator has done for man
The singer questions the significance of God's actions towards humanity.
Can our feeble minds comprehend?
Is it possible for us to fully grasp the complex nature of God's work?
We started to die when we began.
Mortality is a part of human existence from the beginning of life.
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