Legion
Saviour Machine Lyrics


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Legion moves over the land
Softly he whispers, his forces command
Naked she lies on the crucifix crying
the tears of the innocent die
The dragon slides between her thighs
The dragon breathes the fire
As blood drips from her eyes
Until delivered of the child

And all the leaders of the nations follow single file
And all the brothers of the legion drift upon the Nile
To face the beast in all its ecstasy
And dreams of out betrayal
As love will die within the force
That drains is from the grail
She drinks the blood of prophets
And she drinks the blood of saints
Between her legs they crawl in torment
For the souls they lay to waste
Upon the altar, the sacrifice begins
The dragon takes another, and feeds upon his sins
To live and breathe again
Under the night, Under the Liar
Into the night, Into the fire

Is this the coming of the day?
As the alliance of the dragon takes its prey

Is this the call of revolution?
Is this the fall of revolution of the soul?

Is this the cry from all corruption?
Or is corruption just a fortress we bestow?

And if you're looking for the Answer
And if you're looking for the Light that leads the way

Take my hand and I will lead you
Where the torture and the pain will drift away





Stay with Me...

Overall Meaning

The song "Legion" by Saviour Machine portrays a dark, apocalyptic vision of a world under the control of a dragon-like figure known as Legion. The lyrics describe Legion moving over the land, commanding his forces, and seeking to corrupt and consume the innocent. The singer of the song is a woman who lies naked on a crucifix, crying tears of innocence as the dragon violates her. Despite this, she eventually gives birth to a child, suggesting a glimmer of hope amidst the darkness. Meanwhile, leaders and followers alike are drawn to Legion's power and the allure of his promised ecstasy, but at the cost of sacrificing their own souls and betraying their love.


The song raises questions about the nature of revolution, corruption, and the search for meaning and redemption. Is Legion's control over the world a testament to the corruption inherent in human nature, or is it a symbol of the need for a radical, transformative revolution? Is there hope for salvation, or only endless cycles of pain and suffering? Ultimately, the song suggests that the way to escape this cycle is through a embrace of divine love and guidance, symbolized by the invitation to "Take my hand and I will lead you / Where the torture and the pain will drift away."


Line by Line Meaning

Legion moves over the land
An evil force is on the move, spreading its power and control over everything.


Softly he whispers, his forces command
The force is using deception and subtle influence to gain control and make people obey.


Naked she lies on the crucifix crying
A woman is being tortured and humiliated, suffering great pain and sorrow.


the tears of the innocent die
The suffering of innocent people is ignored or even celebrated by the evil force.


The dragon slides between her thighs
The force is using sexual abuse to assert its dominance and degrade its victim.


The dragon breathes the fire
The force is destructive and malicious, causing pain and suffering wherever it goes.


As blood drips from her eyes
The victim is in extreme pain and may be near death, while the force continues its assault.


Until delivered of the child
The extreme violence and suffering will continue until a new generation is born and continues the cycle of oppression.


And all the leaders of the nations follow single file
The force has gained control over the powerful people and institutions of the world, who are blindly following its destructive agenda.


And all the brothers of the legion drift upon the Nile
The followers of the evil force are traveling together, perhaps to conquer new lands or expand their power.


To face the beast in all its ecstasy
The followers are eager to confront the powerful and terrifying entity they serve, and revel in the chaos and cruelty it causes.


And dreams of out betrayal
Despite their loyalty and devotion, the followers fear that the force will turn on them and destroy them as well.


As love will die within the force
The evil force is devoid of compassion, empathy, and love, and will only bring destruction and suffering to those who serve it.


That drains is from the grail
The force is draining the life and vitality from its followers, leaving them weakened and vulnerable to its control.


She drinks the blood of prophets
The force is consuming and destroying the wise and virtuous leaders who oppose it, further cementing its power.


And she drinks the blood of saints
Even the most righteous and devoted people are not safe from the force's wrath and cruelty.


Between her legs they crawl in torment
The followers of the force are reduced to crawling on their knees, suffering and begging for mercy from their oppressive leader.


For the souls they lay to waste
The force is destroying the souls and spirits of its followers, leaving them empty and desolate.


Upon the altar, the sacrifice begins
The force demands blood and violence as offerings, using these horrors to maintain and increase its power.


The dragon takes another, and feeds upon his sins
The force is always hungry for more destruction and violence, using even its own followers as a source of nourishment.


To live and breathe again
The force needs constant sustenance, and consumes everything in its path to continue its existence.


Under the night, Under the Liar
The force operates in secrecy and deceit, spreading lies and manipulating its followers to maintain power.


Into the night, Into the fire
The followers of the force are drawn into a hellish pit of destruction and chaos, from which they may never escape.


Is this the coming of the day?
The artist wonders if this is the end of the world, or a new era of darkness and oppression.


As the alliance of the dragon takes its prey
The followers of the force are working together to destroy everything in their path, like a pack of predators hunting their prey.


Is this the call of revolution?
The singer wonders if this is a true revolution, with the power of the people rising up against oppressive systems.


Is this the fall of revolution of the soul?
The singer suggests that this is not a true revolution, but rather a corruption of the human spirit and soul.


Is this the cry from all corruption?
The artist is asking if this destructive force is the product of all the corruption and evil in the world.


Or is corruption just a fortress we bestow?
The artist ponders whether corruption and evil are inherent to humanity, creating a self-perpetuating cycle of oppression and violence.


And if you're looking for the Answer
The singer is addressing someone who is looking for truth and meaning in this chaotic world.


And if you're looking for the Light that leads the way
The singer suggests that the path to truth and enlightenment may be found by following a moral and ethical path.


Take my hand and I will lead you
The artist offers to be a guide and mentor to the person seeking answers.


Where the torture and the pain will drift away
The artist promises a place of peace and healing, where the suffering of the world can be left behind.


Stay with Me...
The artist urges the listener to stay together and work towards a better future, rather than becoming engulfed in the darkness and chaos of the world.




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