Praise The Lord
Saidian Lyrics
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Fire burns in the sky
So many victims fell under the cross
Innocent they've died
Who can you command
To kill with your hands
So many innocent souls
(your) hypocritical prayers
Of wrong interpreted religions
[Chorus:]
Praise the Lord - a bright shining shelter in infinite night
Praise the Lord - to end all the slaughter he shall be our guide
Don't be defeated by bible and preachers feel free in your believe
The so called 'holy' Bible
Once was written as a metaphor
For centuries was misused as an unbreakable law
So many people have lived in fear
So many people have died in tears
Now it's up to you to be free
In your believe
Setting fire at the infidels stake
You're a preacher for freedom and right
But in your blindness unable to see
The freedom you fight for has died
Just don't believe the pope and the priests
Build up your own attitude
Now I praise the Lord - without a church
Free to believe what I feel
The lyrics of "Praise the Lord" by Saidian tell the story of an uncontrolled battle where innocent victims have died under the cross, and those who have the power to command are killing with their hands. The song takes a critical stance on religion, condemning the hypocritical prayers and wrong interpretations that have caused so much destruction and death.
The chorus speaks of a bright shining shelter in infinite night that will end all the slaughter and be our guide, urging the listener not to be defeated by the Bible and preachers and to feel free in their own beliefs. The song also critiques the so-called "holy" Bible, which was once written as a metaphor but has been misused for centuries as an unbreakable law. The listener is encouraged to build their own attitude and belief system, free from the influence of the pope and priests, ultimately praising the Lord outside of a formal church.
Overall, "Praise the Lord" calls for individuals to take responsibility for their beliefs and not blindly follow religious authorities that have caused so much devastation throughout history.
Line by Line Meaning
The battle is raging it's out of control
There is a tumultuous fight happening and it is not being contained.
Fire burns in the sky
The situation is intense and dangerous.
So many victims fell under the cross
Many innocent individuals are being sacrificed in a misguided attempt at religion.
Innocent they've died
These victims did not deserve to die.
Who can you command
Who has the right to tell others what to do?
To kill with your hands
To cause harm to others through violent actions.
So many innocent souls
There are countless people who do not deserve the fate they have been given.
Oh it's a mess when we hear
It is distressing to listen to the fervent, misguided prayers of certain religious leaders.
(your) hypocritical prayers
The prayers of these leaders can come across as insincere or contradictory.
Of wrong interpreted religions
Religions that have been misinterpreted can do great harm.
Praise the Lord - a bright shining shelter in infinite night
By praising the Lord, one can find solace in the midst of chaos.
Praise the Lord - to end all the slaughter he shall be our guide
The Lord can serve as a guide to help end conflicts.
Don't be defeated by bible and preachers feel free in your believe
By thinking for oneself and not being swayed by religious leaders, one can maintain freedom of belief.
The so called 'holy' Bible
The Bible is often referred to as holy or sacred.
Once was written as a metaphor
Originally, the Bible was written in a symbolic, allegorical sense.
For centuries was misused as an unbreakable law
However, it has been twisted and misinterpreted over time to be seen as an inflexible law.
So many people have lived in fear
As a result, countless individuals have lived in fear of the consequences of disobeying the Bible.
So many people have died in tears
Others have even died or suffered greatly due to these misinterpretations.
Now it's up to you to be free
Individuals need to take back control and find freedom in their beliefs.
In your believe
In what you personally believe in.
Setting fire at the infidels stake
Religious persecution can manifest in violent ways.
You're a preacher for freedom and right
Ironically, some religious leaders who claim to preach freedom and justice can be the source of much harm.
But in your blindness unable to see
These individuals may not even realize the destruction they are causing.
The freedom you fight for has died
In their attempts to bring about freedom, they have actually taken it away.
Just don't believe the pope and the priests
Do not blindly follow religious authority figures.
Build up your own attitude
Instead, develop your own way of thinking and beliefs.
Now I praise the Lord - without a church
One can find their own way to praise the Lord without being confined to organized religion.
Free to believe what I feel
This freedom allows individuals to believe what feels right to them.
Contributed by Christopher E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.