Blood Fire War Hate
Soulfly Lyrics

Blood, Fire, War, Hate
This phrase is repeated throughout the song, emphasizing the omnipresence of violence, aggression, and conflict in the world.

It's everywhere
The reality of violence and hate is inescapable; it is present in every corner of the world.

It's in their faces
The effects of war and hatred are manifested in the expressions and demeanor of people, revealing the toll it takes on individuals and communities.

Blood, Fire, War, Pain
The combination of death, destruction, conflict, and suffering that are ubiquitous in war and aggression.

Everybody is going insane
The constant exposure to violence and hate drives people to the brink of insanity, providing a commentary on the destructive nature of these themes.

Blood, Fire, Hell, Heaven
The lyrics juxtapose the concepts of heaven and hell with the brutality of war, illustrating the paradox of destruction and pain in a fallen world.

AK 47
Referencing a weapon used frequently in wars and conflicts, further emphasizing the theme of violence and aggression.

It's all around
The all-encompassing nature of war and hatred.

The worlds hostage, no escape
The state of the world, where violence and aggression take people hostage and provide no means of escape or resolution.

Blood, Fire, War, Thunder
This language paints a picture of an apocalyptic world run by violence, where thunder invokes images of constant clashes and battles.

The whole world under murder
A stark depiction of the world as one where killing and destruction is rampant; the word 'under' suggests a weight or burden that is carried by the world.

Blood, Fire, Earthquake
Coupling violence with natural disasters emphasizes the idea that violence disrupts and destroys the balance and harmony of nature.

Retaliation without end
A commentary on the vicious cycle of violence where retaliation leads to more violence, and the cycle never ends.

Will it ever end?
A question posed by the artist, wondering if there is any hope for peace and resolution in a world marred by violence and hatred.

Entering the final phase
The final phase is likely a reference to an end of the world scenario where war and destruction have taken over.

Blood, Fire, War, Kill
The ultimate consequences of aggression, summed up in these four themes.

Ritual, Blood spilled
A commentary on the naturalization of violence and the idea that group brutality is a ritualistic component of many world cultures.

Blood, Fire, Black Death
The addition of 'black' to death suggests an upgraded level of ferocity and evilness that is pervasive in a world where these themes rule.

Under the sign of the black flag
A reference to historical usage of black flags as a symbol of nihilism or hopelessness.

Blood, Fire, War, Dust
The idea that war and destruction lead to a world that is only desolate dust.

Confrontation is a must
The inevitability of conflict in a world that is full of hatred and aggression.

Blood fuels the prophets of destruction
A commentary on how violence is often the means by which people gain power and influence.

Blood staining their profits from corruption
A further commentary on how people may use violence for personal gain or power and how it is often unjustified and corrupt.

Fire is all consuming, never ending
The idea that fire and destruction go hand in hand, and that they have a self-perpetuating nature.

Flames burn eternal, never ending
Similar to the line above, this emphasizes the idea of violence and aggression having a life of their own, continually burning and manifesting in various forms.

And these war pigs deliver all their madness
The image of war pigs is a derogatory term for politicians or leaders who initiate wars or perpetuate violence for their own interests, further underscoring the idea of corruption and injustice associated with violence.

War criminals thrive on death and sadness
A commentary on the idea that war creates a vacuum where unethical and unjust people can thrive.

Hate Breeds hate breeds hate, whoa
This line sums up the idea that hate perpetuates in a cyclical and never-ending way, consuming all in its wake.

Blood, Fire, War, Hate will never end
The song ends on a somber note, reflecting on the idea that violence and aggression may be an enduring part of human existence.