Atlantis-Babylon
Sanguis et Cinis Lyrics


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This is Atlantis Babylon
incomparable
The golden state of discord
Where no-one has got culture
but everyone's got a gun
And only the stupidest ones got asked
And only the ugliest ones increase unstoppable
The praised country of the blind

Babylon will fall
It will come over you
Babylon will burn
Once again
More

The western vision and delusion
This is the strange Babel of the slanderer
Virus and fourth plague
The orphan-tribe took over
And in the golden age of prostitution
Love is just
500 more

Babylon will fall
It will come over you
Babylon will burn
Once again
More

A dead baby with a pistol
And a preacher of the burning cross
Burn burn Babylo nburn
This is Atlantis Babylon incomparable - irresistible

Babylon will fall
It will come over you
Babylon will burn




Once again
More

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Sanguis et Cinis's song "Atlantis-Babylon" paint a vivid picture of a society in decline characterized by violence, ignorance, and moral decay. The phrase "Atlantis-Babylon" suggests a civilization that has reached the height of power and hubris only to crumble due to its own excesses. The opening lines describe this place as "incomparable" and "the golden state of discord," emphasizing the idea that even though it is a place of great power and wealth, it is also a place of great chaos and destruction. The line "Where no-one has got culture but everyone's got a gun" underscores the idea that this is a place where violence and aggression have replaced culture and refinement as the defining values of the society.


The chorus speaks of the inevitable downfall of Babylon, repeating the warning "it will come over you" and noting that "Babylon will burn once again, more." This suggests that this society has faced previous destruction and will continue to do so in a never-ending cycle of self-destruction. The verses that follow paint a picture of this society's moral decay, describing it as a place where love is reduced to a transaction of "500 more" and where the ugliest and most stupid are allowed to thrive unchecked. The final lines of the song, which describe a "dead baby with a pistol" and "a preacher of the burning cross," suggest the ultimate horror and senselessness of this society, which is doomed to self-destruction.


Overall, "Atlantis-Babylon" is a powerful and evocative song that uses vivid imagery and haunting lyrics to paint a picture of a society in decline. It serves as a warning against the dangers of unchecked greed, violence, and moral decay.


Line by Line Meaning

This is Atlantis Babylon
Referring to the current state of society as a combination of the two ancient cities that were known for their downfall due to their excessive indulgences and flaws.


incomparable
It's a unique phenomenon that cannot be compared to anything else.


The golden state of discord
A place where superficial riches and comfort lead to disagreements and conflicts rather than harmony.


Where no-one has got culture
Culture and values are overlooked in this society.


but everyone's got a gun
Violence prevails and weapons are a common sight.


And only the stupidest ones got asked
Intelligence and capability are not the criteria for success or leadership roles.


And only the ugliest ones increase unstoppable
Only the undeserving and unqualified people are promoted and thrive without any hindrance.


The praised country of the blind
A society where people refuse to see the truth and instead choose to blindly praise their flawed system and leaders.


Babylon will fall
History repeats itself and the downfall of the society is inevitable.


It will come over you
The consequences of their actions and ignorance will catch up to them.


Babylon will burn
Their recklessness and lack of morality will lead to destruction.


Once again
The cycle of rise and fall will repeat.


More
The consequences will be more severe than before.


The western vision and delusion
The illusion of superiority and modernity that the western world believes in.


This is the strange Babel of the slanderer
The current society is a distorted version of the ancient story of Babel, where people are slandering each other without any unity or direction.


Virus and fourth plague
The society is a disease and a curse that is bringing destruction upon itself and others.


The orphan-tribe took over
The undeserving and unqualified people have taken over the society.


And in the golden age of prostitution
A time where moral values are disregarded and people are willing to compromise for their own selfish gain.


Love is just
Even the concept of love has lost its true meaning and become shallow and meaningless.


500 more
A continuation of their selfish pursuits and nothing more.


A dead baby with a pistol
A shocking image of how their society has completely lost its morality and humanity.


And a preacher of the burning cross
Religious extremism and intolerance have taken over.


Burn burn Babylo nburn
The repetition of this phrase emphasizes the inevitability of the society's downfall and the need for drastic change.




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