Seventh Star has toured the US several times and has had the pleasure of sharing the stage with the likes of Agnostic Front, Hatebreed, Sick of it All, Blood for Blood, Shai Hulud, Most Precious Blood, Comeback Kid and As I Lay Dying.
2004 was a turning point for Seventh Star. After returning from a winter tour in 2003 with Hoods and Haste the Day, Seventh Star were three members and one van short of a touring band. They took a hiatus in 2004 to re-group and resurfaced with singer Johnny Intraivaia and guitarist Chase Moore.
With this solidly dedicated line-up, Seventh Star plowed through 2005 releasing their heaviest, most dynamic album to date, “Brood of Vipers".
After a European tour they recorded "The Undisputed Truth" and released it on Facedown Records in 2007.
March.29th will be their last show in 2008, They have announced that they will no longer be a band after Facedown Fest.
Just wanted to add that they announced that they will be breaking up as of March 2008.
Brood of Vipers
Seventh Star Lyrics
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Dress in white to fool the crowd
Venom spewed out of your mouth
Sugar coated it goes down
On the inside you're full of greed
Glittering - dynasty - neo tower of babel
Praying on the weak and hungry
You take all they have
Televise every single cry
"donate now to dry your eyes"
Living the high life - other's can't live life
Where's your "prosperity"?
You now sow what you will later reap
And you are sowing poison seeds
Brood of vipers - den of robbers
Brood of vipers - the whip is braided
Brood of vipers - den of robbers
Brood of vipers - get out of my fathers house
Greedy hearts - sleepless eyes
Your eyelids become the canvas of a horrid dream
Your guilt must tear at you - burn at you - drive you mad
Slither around with a crown
Dress in white to fool the crowd
Venom spewed out of your mouth
Sugar coated it goes down
Broadcasting - your own creed
On the inside you're full of greed
Glittering - dynasty - neo tower that will BURN
Brood of vipers - den of robbers
Brood of vipers - the whip is braided
Brood of vipers - den of robbers
Brood of vipers - get out of my fathers house
The lyrics to Seventh Star's song Brood of Vipers are a scathing criticism of religious leaders who use their position for personal gain, taking advantage of those who are vulnerable and using their faith to justify their greed. The first verse sets the tone for the song, describing a figure who slithers around with a crown and dresses in white to fool the crowd. This character spews venom out of their mouth, but sugarcoats it so that it is more palatable to those who are listening. They promote their own creed, but on the inside, they are full of greed.
The second verse describes how this character preys on the weak and hungry, taking all that they have while living the high life themselves. They televise every cry for help and ask for donations to dry the tears of those who are suffering. But their true motivation is their own prosperity, which is at odds with the biblical teachings they espouse. The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "brood of vipers" several times, emphasizing the idea that these religious leaders are like a nest of snakes, dangerous and venomous. They are described as a "den of robbers," stealing from the poor and vulnerable, and the chorus ends with the line "get out of my father's house," suggesting that these leaders have no place in a religious community that values compassion and justice.
Line by Line Meaning
Slither around with a crown
You move with slimy intentions, while presenting yourself as royalty
Dress in white to fool the crowd
You wear white to deceive people into thinking you are pure and good
Venom spewed out of your mouth
You speak poisonous lies to everyone you encounter
Sugar coated it goes down
You make your poison sound sweet to trick people into believing you
Broadcasting - your own creed
You proclaim your own beliefs to everyone through media channels
On the inside you're full of greed
Your insides are consumed by selfish desires for wealth and power
Glittering - dynasty - neo tower of babel
Your flashy empire is like the Tower of Babel, destined to come crashing down
Praying on the weak and hungry
You prey on vulnerable and desperate people
You take all they have
You exploit and take advantage of people to get what you want
Televise every single cry
You even profit from the pain of others by broadcasting their suffering
"donate now to dry your eyes"
You manipulate people to give you money by making false promises of relief
Living the high life - other's can't live life
You live in luxury and excess, while others suffer and struggle to survive
Where's your "prosperity"?
You claim to offer prosperity and success, but it is all a lie
You now sow what you will later reap
You will face the consequences of your actions in due time
And you are sowing poison seeds
You are spreading negative energy and bad karma with your actions
Brood of vipers - den of robbers
You and your cohorts are like a nest of venomous snakes and a den of thieves
Brood of vipers - the whip is braided
Your punishment awaits you, and it will be severe
Brood of vipers - get out of my fathers house
You are not welcome in the house of the Lord, and it is time for you to leave
Greedy hearts - sleepless eyes
Your hearts are consumed by greed, causing insomnia and restlessness
Your eyelids become the canvas of a horrid dream
Your conscience torments you with nightmares and visions of your misdeeds
Your guilt must tear at you - burn at you - drive you mad
Your guilt and shame will eventually destroy your sanity
Glittering - dynasty - neo tower that will BURN
Your empire will come to a fiery end, and all that will remain is ashes and ruins
Contributed by Eliana E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.