Children of the Damned
Sebastian Bach Lyrics
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But watch his eyes burn you away
Black holes in his golden stare
God knows he wants to go home
Children of The Damned
Children of The Damned
Children of The Damned
Children of The Damned
He's walking like a dead man
If he had lived he would have crucified us all
Now he's standing on his last step
He thought oblivion well it beckons us all
Children of The Damned
Children of The Damned
Children of The Damned
Children of The Damned
Now it burns his hand he's turning to laugh
Smiles as the flame sears his flesh
Melting his face screaming in pain
Peeling the skin from his eyes
Watch him die according to plan
He's dust on the ground what did we learn
You're Children of The Damned
Your back's against the wall
You turn into the light
You're burning in the night
You're Children of The Damned
Like candles watch them burn
Burning in the light
You'll burn again tonight
You're Children of The Damned
Sebastian Bach's Children of The Damned is a track that depicts the aftermath of the crucifixion and how it affects the mindset of those left in its wake. The song's first verse talks about a small child-like figure with burning eyes that seem to strip away one’s being, leaving nothing but a black hole, and a desire to go “home”. The first verse sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it introduces the concept of people who are lost and yearning for a home that they may never find.
The second verse is about a dead man who had the potential to "crucify us all" if he had lived, but now, he is standing on his last step, staring oblivion in the face, beckoning to them all. The chorus then chants "Children of The Damned" repetitively, like a lamentation of sorts, revealing that the child-like figure and the dead man are just a representation of people who’ve been marked by a greater force and the aftermath of that mark.
The third verse talks about someone who laughingly accepts their death while burning in flames and peeling the skin from their eyes. The song climaxes as it repeats the chorus, reminding listeners that they too are children of the damned, having been marked in one way or another. Overall, the song explores the theme of deliverance, hopelessness and the eternal search for a place to belong.
Line by Line Meaning
He's walking like a small child
He moves with a certain innocence and vulnerability, but don't mistake it for weakness.
But watch his eyes burn you away
His eyes possess an intense energy that can consume anyone who gets too close.
Black holes in his golden stare
His eyes are so deep and dark that they seem like black holes, drawing you in and trapping you.
God knows he wants to go home
He feels lost and alone, yearning for a sense of belonging and comfort.
He's walking like a dead man
He moves with purposelessness and despair, as though he's already given up on life.
If he had lived he would have crucified us all
Given the chance, he would have unleashed his anger and pain on everyone else around him.
Now he's standing on his last step
He's reached the end of his rope and can't go any further.
He thought oblivion well it beckons us all
He believes that death is the only way to truly escape the suffering and pain of this world.
Now it burns his hand he's turning to laugh
He's become so numb to pain that it almost amuses him now.
Smiles as the flame sears his flesh
He's found a sick pleasure in embracing his suffering and letting it consume him.
Melting his face screaming in pain
He's willing to endure any agony if it means escaping the emptiness of his life.
Peeling the skin from his eyes
He's so committed to his suicidal path that he's willing to destroy himself completely.
Watch him die according to plan
This is the end he's been seeking all along, and he'll see it through to the bitter end.
He's dust on the ground what did we learn
All his struggles and pain have led to nothing, leaving only a legacy of destruction and despair.
Your back's against the wall
You're in a position of desperation where your options are extremely limited.
You turn into the light
You cling to whatever hope you can find, no matter how small or fleeting.
You're burning in the night
You're caught in a never-ending cycle of suffering and pain, unable to escape the darkness around you.
Like candles watch them burn
You and those around you are slowly, inevitably being consumed by your struggles and pain.
Burning in the light
Even in moments of hope and optimism, you can still feel the pain and scars of your past.
You'll burn again tonight
No matter how hard you try to overcome your struggles, they always find a way to come back and consume you.
You're Children of The Damned
You're trapped in a cycle of pain, anger, and brokenness that you can't escape on your own.
Children of The Damned
You're not alone in your struggles, as countless others are also caught in the pain and darkness of the world.
Children of The Damned
Together, you must fight against the forces that seek to hold you back and drag you down.
Children of The Damned
The only way to break free from the pain and darkness around you is to unite with others who share your struggles and pain.
Contributed by Alice Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Hes walking like a small child
But watch his eyes burn you away
Black holes in his golden stare
God knows he wants to go home
Children of the damned... Afficher davantage
(repeat another 3 times)
Hes walking like a dead man
If he had lived he would have crucified us all
Now hes standing on the last step
He thought oblivion well it beckons us all
Children of the damned
(repeat another 3 times)
Now it burns his hand hes turning to laugh
Smiles as the flame sears his flesh
Melting his face screaming in pain
Peeling the skin from his eyes
Watch him die according to plan
Hes dust on the ground what did we learn
Youre children of the damned
Your backs against the wall
You turn into the light
Youre burning in the night
Youre children of the damned
Like candles watch them burn
Burning in the light
Youll burn again tonight
Youre children of the damned
@cottoncandyflaps4347
Sebastian’s voice is next level!
@gavinward6065
So underrated too; dudes voice was PRIME.
@philhilton6376
One of the greatest rock singers ever
@ns671fr
Best ever singer and versatile, could sing in a variety of different metal genres even opera
@jennifermaynard1973
I LOVE when great singers do cover songs. This is definitely no exception.
@rigid1454
Saw this guy with the original Skid Row in the late 80's and it was incredible ! Comparable to Rob Halford, Geoff Tate, and Bruce Dickinson . Still one of the all-time greats !
@tapsihapsiii6479
Agony to listen to, once was a lot.
@raymondsarvarian8494
The best cover of children of the dammed ever Sabastian you rock
@oreillyuser2300
A better version(live) of this cover by an albanian singer just search with :
CHARLOTTE AND THE HARLOTS - children of the damned
@CptSlow89
https://youtu.be/P5B3pz7U99w