1. Seventh Seal (a.k.… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least seven groups named Seventh Seal
1. Seventh Seal (a.k.a. 7thseal) - Heavy Metal - Brazil
2. Seventh Seal - Technical Death Metal - Brazil
3. Seventh Seal - Power/Heavy Metal - Italy
4. Seventh Seal - Heavy Metal - Norway
5. Seventh Seal - Doom Metal - Sweden
6. Seventh Seal - Melodic Heavy Metal/Hard Rock - USA
7. Seventh Seal - Progressive Metal/Rock - USA
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Seventh Seal Lyrics
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A growing darkness surrounds
A glimpse of light shines through
No one is innocent
It tears away all that I am
It tears away all of me
One stands guiltless
A growing darkness surrounds
No one is innocent
One stands guiltless
A growing darkness surrounds
His blood flows forever
The One and only innocent
It tears away all that I am
It tears away all I could be
It tears away all that I was
It tears away all of me
The lyrics of Seventh Seal's song "Tear Away" seem to be addressing the idea of guilt and innocence. The repetition of the lines "One stands guiltless" and "No one is innocent" could suggest a struggle between two opposing forces. The "growing darkness" surrounding the guiltless one could symbolize the weight of guilt and shame that surrounds others. However, the "glimpse of light" seems to offer a brief moment of hope.
The latter half of the song seems to focus on the idea of sacrifice and redemption. The lines "His blood flows forever" and "The One and only innocent" could refer to Jesus and the Christian concept of atonement. The repeated refrain of "It tears away all that I am" signifies a stripping away of the self, perhaps in a spiritual sense.
Overall, the lyrics of "Tear Away" are poetic and thought-provoking. The contrast between innocence and guilt, darkness and light, and self and sacrifice provide plenty of material for interpretation and reflection.
Line by Line Meaning
One stands guiltless
There is an individual who does not carry the burden of guilt or wrongdoing.
A growing darkness surrounds
A sense of negativity or impending doom is increasing and becoming more prevalent.
A glimpse of light shines through
A small amount of hope or positivity is present despite the surrounding darkness.
No one is innocent
Every person has committed some degree of wrongdoing or fault.
It tears away all that I am
Whatever identity or sense of self the individual possesses is being stripped away or destroyed.
It tears away all of me
Every aspect of the individual, including their physical, emotional and mental state, is being ripped apart.
His blood flows forever
The blood of the innocent one will continue to have significance and impact throughout time.
The One and only innocent
The individual referred to earlier as guiltless is described as the only truly innocent person.
It tears away all I could be
Any potential for growth or positive change in the individual is being destroyed.
It tears away all that I was
Any past accomplishments or previous version of the individual is being destroyed.
Contributed by Isaiah M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.