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.

Remember Me
Sacred Warrior Lyrics

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Now while the others laugh and spit
I think about just where I sit
And where I`ll be tomorrow

Living only to explore my every chance for pleasure
But now I realize I need your grace
I turned my head to see your face
You don`t deserve this cheap disgrace

When you leave here let me follow

Please remember me
Please remember me

You're a man who`s done no wrong
Yet everyone despires you
Yes crucify the king of the jews
For my crimes I`ll do my time
I dared to cross forbidden lines
When you leave here let me follow

Please remember me
Please remember me

I tell you the truth
Today you`ll be with me in paradise

Though I`ve been condemned to death
My sins are still forgiven
You give the promise of eternal life

I turned my head to see your face
You don`t deserve this cheap disgrace
When you leave here let me follow

Please remember me
Please remember me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Sacred Warrior's "Remember Me" are a poetic plea from a criminal being executed next to Jesus on the cross. The criminal reflects on his past mistakes and the reckless pursuit of pleasure that led him to this point. He realizes that he needs grace and looks to Jesus for salvation. The criminal acknowledges that Jesus has done no wrong but is still being despised and crucified, while the criminal is facing his own punishment for his actions. He asks Jesus to remember him and allow him to follow in his footsteps.

The chorus repeats the plea for Jesus to remember the criminal, highlighting the desperation and urgency of the situation. The criminal, despite being condemned to death, finds comfort in knowing that his sins are forgiven and that Jesus promises eternal life. The song captures the emotional and spiritual transformation of a person coming to terms with their mistakes and seeking redemption through faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Now while the others laugh and spit
As people mock and sneer at me,

I think about just where I sit
I consider my position in life,

And where I'll be tomorrow
And wonder what my future holds,

Living only to explore my every chance for pleasure
I was once consumed by seeking pleasure at all costs,

But now I realize I need your grace
But now I understand the importance of needing forgiveness from God,

You don't deserve this cheap disgrace
I acknowledge that God does not deserve the shame I brought upon him,

When you leave here let me follow
I ask to follow God upon his departure from this world,

You're a man who's done no wrong
Jesus is an innocent, blameless man,

Yet everyone despises you
However, he is still hated by many,

Yes crucify the king of the Jews
No matter his innocence, people still call for him to be killed,

For my crimes I'll do my time
I acknowledge my own wrongdoings and will accept punishment for them,