Wormwood
S.V.D Lyrics

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I feel a little down
I lie awake, empty thoughts
I wonder why all of this misery exists
I fail to see carnal works are the works of man
And now my faith in humanity's all dead

Live and let live is a dying cliche
Cosmos diabolics unleashed

And now it's time, Wormwood

Live and let die the arrogant thoughts of the self absorbed
For it is they Wormwood comes for
Degenerate societies purified through disease
They're blasphemy and complacency shattered
Wormwood

I feel a little lost
I close my eyes forget about all the lies
A billion eyes looking up towards the sky
Preordained this must take place
It's the only way for grace to find
Its way through the stench

Nostalgic brains all clouded
Full of angst full of malice
Forces unseen fulfilling all these prophecies
The lamp of the body is in the eye
Outer beauty just a lie
Get ready
Get ready for a ride

I feel a little lost
I close my eyes forget about all the lies
A billion eyes looking up towards the sky
Preordained this must take place

It's the only way for grace to find
Its way through the stench

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of S.V.D’s “Wormwood” explore themes of nihilism, the downfall of humanity, and the idea of purification through destruction. The opening lines of “I feel a little down, I lie awake, empty thoughts” reveal a sense of hopelessness and despair, which is amplified by the singer's lamenting over the misery that exists in the world. The lines “I wonder why all of this misery exists, I fail to see carnal works are the works of man” suggest that the singer questions the existence of suffering in the world and wonders if it is a result of human behavior. However, the singer's faith in humanity is unapologetically dead.

The chorus of the song “Live and let live is a dying cliche, Cosmos diabolics unleashed, and now it's time, Wormwood” suggests an end to the idea of peaceful coexistence, as the arrival of Wormwood heralds the purification of society through disease. The song goes on to criticize the self-absorbed who think only of themselves, who are the primary target of Wormwood. The line “Degenerate societies purified through disease, they're blasphemy and complacency shattered” emphasizes that the destruction brought about by Wormwood is necessary as it purges the existing society of impurities, which may have led it towards its downfall.

The song's lyrics take a prophetic turn, as the singer sees a vision of “a billion eyes looking up towards the sky.” The lines “preordained this must take place, it's the only way for grace to find its way through the stench” suggest that the apocalypse, symbolized by Wormwood, will come as a means of salvation. The singer's sense of being lost is palpable in the lines “nostalgic brains all clouded, full of angst and malice” indicating a confusion and despair that run through the very core of the singer. The song ends with the lines “get ready for a ride,” which indicates the inevitable coming of Wormwood.

Line by Line Meaning

I feel a little down
I am experiencing a feeling of sadness or low mood

I lie awake, empty thoughts
I am unable to sleep and my mind is lacking meaningful, productive thoughts

I wonder why all of this misery exists
I am questioning the existence of suffering and pain in the world

I fail to see carnal works are the works of man
I am unable to recognize that the actions of individuals are responsible for worldly problems

And now my faith in humanity's all dead
I have lost all hope and trust in humanity as a whole

Live and let live is a dying cliche
The concept of tolerance and acceptance is becoming less prevalent in society

Cosmos diabolics unleashed
Evil, destructive influences have taken hold of the universe

And now it's time, Wormwood
The time has come for a cleansing, purifying event known as 'Wormwood'

Live and let die the arrogant thoughts of the self absorbed
Arrogance and self-centeredness must be eradicated

For it is they Wormwood comes for
Those who exhibit these negative qualities will be the targets of Wormwood

Degenerate societies purified through disease
Sick and decaying societies will be cleansed through illness and suffering

They're blasphemy and complacency shattered
Their disrespect for religion and lack of action will be destroyed

I feel a little lost
I am experiencing confusion and uncertainty

I close my eyes forget about all the lies
I am attempting to ignore deceit and falsehoods in the world

A billion eyes looking up towards the sky
Countless people are searching for answers and guidance

Preordained this must take place
This event has been predetermined and is inevitable

It's the only way for grace to find its way through the stench
This event is necessary for goodness and purity to emerge from the negativity and decay of the world

Nostalgic brains all clouded
People are remembering the past through a distorted, unclear lens

Full of angst full of malice
They are filled with anxiety and hostility

Forces unseen fulfilling all these prophecies
Invisible powers are bringing about events that have been predicted

The lamp of the body is in the eye
One's perception and attitude greatly affects their overall state of being

Outer beauty just a lie
Physical attractiveness and appearance is not an accurate measure of true character or goodness

Get ready
Prepare yourself

Get ready for a ride
The upcoming events will be intense and potentially tumultuous

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