Seventh Angel disbanded in 1992 then announced their reforming on May 23, 2008, followed by the release of their third album, The Dust Of Years in 2009, in which the band progressed from Christian to more neutral lyrics, and included notable death metal influences to their sound, influenced by other projects of Ian Arkley's such as the death/doom bands My Silent Wake and Ashen Mortality.
Current members:
* Ian Arkley: Vocals, Guitars (Century Sleeper, My Silent Wake, The Other Window, ex-Ashen Mortality, ex-Paramæcium)
* Mark Broomhead - Bass (Firefly, ex-Exhoria, ex-Detritus)
* Andrew "Tank" Thompson - Drums (My Silent Wake, ex-Freekspert, ex-Sukmunki)
* Simon Bibby - Vocals, Guitars (Thy Listless Heart,Firefly, ex-Exhoria ,ex-Amaranth)
Locked Up In Chains
Seventh Angel Lyrics
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I'm lonely and tired
But I cannot sleep
There's death in the air
There's a pain in my head
Would I be better off dead?
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
Nobody present to hear my cry.
Prisoner for Christ, my only crime
Is preaching His word, so truth can be heard
I've been locked inside, they say I'm insane
Beaten me, starved me
Left me in pain.
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
Nobody present to hear my cry
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
Nobody present to hear my cry.
Arrested and chained, taken away
Away from my home, from the people who love me
I've been locked inside, they say I'm insane
Beaten me, starved me
Left me in pain.
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
Nobody present to hear my cry
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
Nobody present to hear my cry.
Sometimes I lose hope
But I know I can find strength
In my Saviour who died
He suffered and bled
I know he's waiting for me
If I die, I know he's waiting for me
Pray for me!
The song "Locked Up In Chains" by Seventh Angel is about a prisoner who is isolated, tortured, and sentenced to death for preaching the word of Christ. In the first verse, the prisoner describes his physical and mental state - cold, lonely, tired and unable to sleep. He feels death in the air, and wonders if he would be better off dying. The chorus repeats the theme of the prisoner being locked up in chains and sentenced to die, with nobody present to hear his cry for help. Later in the song, he explains that his only crime was preaching the word of Christ, and he has been locked up and tortured by his captors, who believe him to be insane. But despite his suffering, he finds hope in the knowledge that his savior suffered and bled for him, and that he will be waiting for him, even if he dies.
The song is very powerful in its portrayal of the persecution that people of certain religions or beliefs have faced throughout history. It highlights the sheer agony of being tortured and imprisoned solely for what one believes in, and the feeling of helplessness and hopelessness that comes with it. The prisoner is aware of the fact that nobody is around to hear his cry for help, yet he finds strength in his faith, which is something that he cannot be deprived of, no matter how much his captors try.
Line by Line Meaning
It's so cold in here
The atmosphere in the cell is cold and uncomfortable
I'm lonely and tired
I feel completely alone and lacking the energy to continue
But I cannot sleep
Despite being tired, I cannot find rest or comfort in this place
There's death in the air
There is a looming sense of fear and a possibility of death
There's a pain in my head
I'm experiencing a physical and emotional pain
Would I be better off dead?
I'm questioning whether the suffering is worth it and if death would be better
Locked up in chains, sentenced to die
I am imprisoned with chains and am facing the possibility of death as a sentence
Nobody present to hear my cry
No one has come to help or comfort me in my distress
Prisoner for Christ, my only crime
My only offense is preaching about Christ and spreading His word
Is preaching His word, so truth can be heard
I'm spreading the gospel so that others can hear the truth
Arrested and chained, taken away
I was arrested and forcibly taken away from my home
Away from my home, from the people who love me
I've been forced to leave behind those who care about me and my well-being
Sometimes I lose hope
I struggle with feeling hopeless at times
But I know I can find strength
I have faith that I can find strength even in the midst of this suffering
In my Saviour who died
I find comfort and hope in Jesus who has also suffered and died
He suffered and bled
Jesus went through intense physical and emotional pain for us
I know he's waiting for me
I have faith that God is with me and that there's a place for me beyond this suffering
If I die, I know he's waiting for me
Even if I die in this place, I believe that there is life beyond this and that God is waiting for me
Pray for me!
I'm asking for others to unite with me in prayer for strength and hope
Contributed by Stella I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Mr. D.
I wish this album was available on Spotify....