Cenotaph
Satan Lyrics


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Father forgive them, they know not what they do
Self-obsessed generations without a clue
To the meaning of sacrifice, made by those gone before
Their legend inscribed on the Cenotaph wall

Bow your head for the glorious dead
We will remember
We will remember then
At the Cenotaph wall

They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old
Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
At the going down of the sun and in the morning
We will remember then

Mother don't weep for them, they gave their lives for a cause
Spilled out their lifeblood for you and me
The names of thousands have been etched in stone
Forever inscribed on the Cenotaph wall

Bow your head for the glorious dead
We will remember
We will remember then
At the Cenotaph wall




We will remember then
At the Cenotaph wall

Overall Meaning

In Satan's song "Cenotaph," the lyrics are an ode to those who have died for their country and the sacrifices they have made. The first line, "Father forgive them, they know not what they do," is a reference to Jesus' words on the cross, exemplifying the honor and purity of the soldiers who died for their country. The second line speaks to the current generation's lack of understanding of the true meaning of sacrifice and the magnitude of what those before them have had to endure.


The chorus, "Bow your head for the glorious dead. We will remember. We will remember them. At the Cenotaph wall," is an invitation for everyone to come together and pay their respects to those who have made the ultimate sacrifice. The following lines, "They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old. Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn. At the going down of the sun and in the morning. We will remember them," highlight the eternal value of the soldiers' lives, their unwavering heroism and commitment to service, and the fact that they will never be forgotten.


The final stanza, "Mother don't weep for them, they gave their lives for a cause. Spilled out their lifeblood for you and me. The names of thousands have been etched in stone. Forever inscribed on the Cenotaph wall," is a statement of gratitude for the sacrifices made by the soldiers and a memorial to their courage and valor. The Cenotaph is a war memorial in London, England, which commemorates British and Commonwealth military personnel who died in World War I and II.


Line by Line Meaning

Father forgive them, they know not what they do
The current generation is lost and self-obsessed and do not understand the significance of the sacrifices made by those who have gone before.


Self-obsessed generations without a clue
The current generation is solely focused on themselves and cannot comprehend the sacrifices made by those who have come before.


To the meaning of sacrifice, made by those gone before
Previous generations understood the sacrifice that was made for the greater good and this understanding has been lost on the current generation.


Their legend inscribed on the Cenotaph wall
The sacrifices that were made by previous generations have been immortalized on the Cenotaph wall and should be respected and remembered.


Bow your head for the glorious dead
We should honor and respect those who have made sacrifices for the greater good and have passed away.


We will remember
Their sacrifices will never be forgotten and will always be respected.


They shall not grow old as we that are left grow old
Those who have made sacrifices for the greater good will never age and their memory will live on forever.


Age shall not weary them nor the years condemn
The passing of time will not take away from the sacrifices that were made by those who have come before.


At the going down of the sun and in the morning
Their sacrifices will be remembered and respected always, from the beginning of the day to the end.


Mother don't weep for them, they gave their lives for a cause
The sacrifices that were made by those who have come before were made for a greater cause and should be respected and remembered with honor.


Spilled out their lifeblood for you and me
They sacrificed their own lives for the greater good so that future generations can lead better lives.


The names of thousands have been etched in stone
The sacrifices that were made by those who have come before have been recorded and preserved for future generations to remember.


Forever inscribed on the Cenotaph wall
The sacrifices that were made by those who have come before will never be forgotten and will always be respected and remembered.


We will remember then
Their memory will always be respected and remembered.


At the Cenotaph wall
The sacrifices that were made by those who have come before have been immortalized on the Cenotaph wall and should always be respected and remembered.




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