Purgatory
Purgatory Lyrics


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Down below the weight of the world
All hope is abandoned
Satan laughs as you fall
You've entered a place called Hell
You're trapped beneath purgatory
Sentenced for life to burn
Suffer your death beneath purgatory
You soul forever turned
Now encased in eternity
Fate forever sealed
Neglected in life, a tormented soul
Condemned, the deal is sealed
You're trapped beneath purgatory
Sentenced for life to burn
Suffer your death beneath purgatory
You soul forever turned
Purgatory yells
Straight to fucking Hell




Kill your fucking self
There is no more fucking well-being

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Purgatory's song "Purgatory" describe a dire situation where the weight of the world has become unbearable, and hope has been completely abandoned. The singer is in a place called Hell, where they are trapped beneath purgatory and are sentenced for life to burn in eternal suffering. The devil is depicted as laughing as the singer falls deeper into this abyss.


The singer's fate is forever sealed, and they will suffer for eternity in this neglected and tormented state. Purgatory, which is typically seen as a transient state of purification before entering Heaven, has become a permanent prison in this scenario. The desperation in the singer's voice is palpable as they yell "Straight to fucking Hell, kill your fucking self, there is no more fucking well-being," leading to the conclusion that there is no hope for redemption or escape.


Overall, the lyrics to "Purgatory" portray a bleak and hopeless situation where the singer is consumed by suffering and trapped in a never-ending state of torment.


Line by Line Meaning

Down below the weight of the world
You are burdened by the troubles of the world and sinking deeper into despair.


All hope is abandoned
You have lost all hope and have resigned yourself to a dark fate.


Satan laughs as you fall
The devil revels in your pain and suffering as you descend into darkness.


You've entered a place called Hell
You have found yourself in a miserable and hellish existence.


You're trapped beneath purgatory
You are stuck in a state of limbo, unsure of where to go and what to do.


Sentenced for life to burn
You are damned to suffer for eternity and there is no escape from your punishment.


Suffer your death beneath purgatory
You will face an eternal death, without release or respite from your pain.


You soul forever turned
Your soul has been twisted and corrupted beyond all recognition.


Now encased in eternity
You will be trapped and confined forever in a state of damnation.


Fate forever sealed
Your destiny is sealed and there is no hope for redemption or salvation.


Neglected in life, a tormented soul
You have suffered and been abandoned in life, leading to a tortured and agonizing existence.


Condemned, the deal is sealed
You have been condemned to eternal suffering and there is no escape from your fate.


Purgatory yells
Purgatory is a place of anguish and despair, and it is screaming out in agony and anger.


Straight to fucking Hell
You are destined for a life of pain and misery, with no hope of salvation.


Kill your fucking self
You are in such despair that the only way out seems to be to end your own life, but even death provides no respite from your torment.


There is no more fucking well-being
Your life has been consumed by darkness and there is no hope of finding happiness or peace.




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Written by: Conor Stelmach, Logan Satalino

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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

Nosferatu Zodd

The sun is gleaming in
A shadow is cast
A soul lies waiting
Waiting to rise
The father of darkness
Is how he is known
In his tomb he lies dormant
Awaiting the night

[Verse 2]
He lives for the taste of the night
He lives for the final bite
And when he comes calling
It's death at your door
The father of darkness
His soul never rests
He'll make you the undead
Forever his slave

[Verse 3]
An unholy horror
He sleeps by day
The blood of you fills him
It's what gives him life
A prisoner of the night
He awaits his next bite
On the wings of the darkness
He's flying to you


[Chorus]
Entrancer, romancer, enslaver
You're drawn to the night
Entrancer, romancer, soul taker
You're drawn to the night by his stare
Dracula

[Bridge]
The sun is rising up
He returns to rest
Awaiting his calling
He's calling for you
Flying through windows
He's got you entranced
You won't wake tomorrow
You've taken his mark

[Chorus]
Entrancer, romancer, enslaver
You're drawn to the night
Entrancer, romancer, soul taker
You're drawn to the night
Entrancer, romancer, enslaver
You're drawn to the night
Entrancer, romancer, soul taker
You're drawn to the night by his stare
Joji Works His Way Throug



All comments from YouTube:

San Williams Limited

Only Iced Earth/Purgatory fans will understand how amazing this is - Schaffer reuniting with past comrades after 25+ years to re-record demo material, who would've ever thought?

AlucardsQuest

I thought he was pissed at Century Media for not letting him have his master tapes, forcing him to re-record all the old Iced Earth albums?

RSProduxx

can feel the vibe from the first few seconds on... :)

Titto 530

Still can't believe this is real!

Rick James

Wrong. Anyone who has good taste in metal understands how good this is. Your comment is offensive and prejudice. Not what metal is about. Are you 8 years old? No grown man should ever need this information.

ed stevenson

San Williams amén dude!

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BUTCHER

MIND BLOWN! What a great time to be alive to hear Gene once more working with Jon !

InfernosReaper

It's more mindblower how much better he's gotten at singing compared to the olden days.

John Katsoudas

@InfernosReaper I agree. Gene Adams singing is now is better than ever. I have always enjoyed his singing on the Enter The Realm demo EP and the self titled debut album. Jon Schaffer has been talking about remaking all past Iced Earth albums for a while now, and it would be awesome if he got Gene to do the first album and the songs from the Enter The Realm demo EP since his singing is better than ever. I already love his singing from thirty years ago, and I can only imagine how the debut album would sound now with Gene's recent singing.

WOLF FORCE

I love all flavors of Iced Earth, but the OG sound Purgatory brings takes me back to when I was a kid in the early 00's and my dad got me their first six albums. This seems like it'd fit right in with stuff like Stormrider and Angels Holocaust. Truly badass.

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