Sacred Warrior hailed from Chicago and were one of the early pioneers in Ch… Read Full Bio ↴Sacred Warrior hailed from Chicago and were one of the early pioneers in Christian heavy metal. They played a brand of melodic/slightly progressive metal that showed heavy influence from Metal Church and Queensryche (vocalist Rey Parra sounds remarkably like Geoff Tate). Other band members (in their final incarnation) were Bruce Swift on guitar Steve Watkins on bass, Tony Velasquez on drums, and Joe Petit on keys. Other former members were John Johnson on guitar and Rick Macias on keys. Roger Martinez of Vengeance Rising provided guest vocals on "The Flood" from 1989's "Master’s Command".

Their studio releases were Rebellion (1988), Master's Command (1989), Wicked Generation (1990) and Obsessions (1991). A Compilation cd was released in 1993, and much later a live cd, Live at Cornerstone 2001.

Little Secrets
Sacred Warrior Lyrics

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As we spoke this morning, the fear written upon my face
I feel like a candle standing in the pouring rain
You told me you loved me daddy and that you`d show me how much
But there`s these feelings I can`t understand when you touch
Robbed of my innocence, I`m so lost and confused
Frightened by the thought of you, coming to take me again
Disturbed with my life I`m ready to quit
I wish you could see my pain and misery

Sworn to silence, our little secrets

What has possessed you to do this to me ?
Daddy, I`m hurting can`t you see
You`re a stranger to me, your love I never felt

Sworn to silence, our little secrets

I`m so ashamed of what I see every time I look in the mirror
I can`t believe it ... oh no, believe what you`ve done to me
I`ll never be the same, I`m so tired of all your heartless games
You`ve hurt me, you`ve hurt me, you`ve hurt me

Fifteen years later my heart still bleeds
I`m longing for the day in which I`ll finally have peace
You`re a stranger to me, you`re love I never felt

Sworn to silence, our little secrets

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sacred Warrior's song "Little Secrets" tell a story of a young girl who has been sexually abused by her father. The opening lines describe her fear and confusion as she struggles to come to terms with what has happened to her. The metaphor of a candle in the pouring rain emphasizes her sense of vulnerability and powerlessness in the face of her abuser's actions. Her father tells her that he loves her, but she is unable to reconcile his words with the pain and confusion she feels whenever he touches her.

The song goes on to describe the girl's feelings of shame and self-loathing, as she struggles to come to terms with the trauma of her abuse. The line "I'm so ashamed of what I see every time I look in the mirror" underscores the long-lasting psychological impact of sexual abuse. Despite having kept the secret for many years, the girl is still deeply affected by what has happened to her.

"Little Secrets" is a powerful and moving song that sheds light on a difficult and often hidden issue. It speaks to the pain and suffering of those who have experienced sexual abuse, and it is a reminder that we need to work together as a society to prevent and address this form of violence.

Line by Line Meaning

As we spoke this morning, the fear written upon my face
I am scared and uneasy as I speak with you this morning.

I feel like a candle standing in the pouring rain
I feel weak and vulnerable, unable to withstand the challenges and troubles that surround me.

You told me you loved me daddy and that you`d show me how much
You professed your love for me, promising to demonstrate your affection.

But there`s these feelings I can`t understand when you touch
I am confused and troubled by the inappropriate and disturbing feelings I experience when you touch me.

Robbed of my innocence, I`m so lost and confused
I have been stripped of my naivete and purity, leaving me bewildered and bewildered.

Frightened by the thought of you, coming to take me again
I am scared and fearful of your potential to harm and victimize me again.

Disturbed with my life I`m ready to quit
I am disturbed and disheartened, contemplating giving up on life altogether.

I wish you could see my pain and misery
I hope you could comprehend the agony and despair that I am undergoing.

Sworn to silence, our little secrets
We have both agreed to keep our inappropriate and unethical actions a secret from others.

What has possessed you to do this to me ?
What motivates and drives you to commit these reprehensible and abusive actions against me?

Daddy, I`m hurting can`t you see
Father, I am hurting and in pain, why can you not perceive this?

You`re a stranger to me, your love I never felt
You are a stranger to me, and I have never experienced true love and affection from you.

I`m so ashamed of what I see every time I look in the mirror
Whenever I gaze upon my reflection, I feel ashamed and disgusted by the person I have become as a result of your mistreatment.

I can`t believe it ... oh no, believe what you`ve done to me
I am in disbelief and cannot fathom the harm and injury you have inflicted upon me.

I`ll never be the same, I`m so tired of all your heartless games
I have been irrevocably changed by the trauma you have inflicted upon me, and I am exhausted from enduring your manipulative and cruel tactics.

You`ve hurt me, you`ve hurt me, you`ve hurt me
You have caused me immense pain, and I am suffering greatly as a result.

Fifteen years later my heart still bleeds
Even after a considerable amount of time has passed, I am still emotionally wounded and tormented by the scars you left upon me.

I`m longing for the day in which I`ll finally have peace
I yearn for the day when I will achieve inner peace and freedom from the torment you have subjected me to.

Sworn to silence, our little secrets
We have both pledged to keep our shameful and illegal secrets concealed from outsiders.

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