Bloodshed
Soulfly Lyrics

Fire, the burning path
The path of destruction and chaos, symbolized by fire, is being set in motion.

Downstroy the weak minds
Those who are easily influenced or controlled are being destroyed in the process.

Rising nature’s demise
The destruction is happening on a global scale, resulting in the downfall of nature.

Enslave system creation
The current systems in place, whether societal or governmental, are being controlled and manipulated, leading to the enslavement of people to these systems.

Everywhere is bloodshed
Violence and killing is rampant and widespread.

Wasteland bloodshed
The result of this chaos is a barren wasteland, where the only thing left is death and destruction.

Bloodshed wasteland
A repetition of the above sentiment, highlighting the gravity of the situation.

Life, ravage skullduggery
The destructive force is so intense that it is ravaging the very idea of life itself, while also exposing the deceit and trickery involved in the situation.

Rage, dethrone the enemy
The anger and outrage that this situation has caused is being directed towards the ones responsible, with the intention of overthrowing them.

Die treacherous leprosy
This is a call-out to those who have betrayed trust and acted selfishly, comparing them to an infectious and repulsive disease.

Scorn the self inflict
The ones responsible for their own downfall will be scolded and criticized for their actions.

This is my redemption
The artist is taking control of their own fate and using this destructive situation to their own advantage.

Strangling superstitions
The harmful beliefs that led to this situation are being uprooted and destroyed.

This is my conception
The singer sees this as an opportunity to create something new and better, taking advantage of the void left in the aftermath of such destruction.

Condemned for eternity
The ones responsible will be punished and damned for their actions, forever marked by the destruction they caused.

Blood of the lamb touching the empty void
This could be interpreted in a number of different ways, but a possible interpretation is that the blood of a religious sacrifice is spilling into an empty space, either representing the futility of that sacrifice, or the realization that religion alone cannot save them from this destruction.

Slowly eats my soul
The artist is being consumed by the destruction and pain that surrounds them, inching ever closer towards madness.

Drag down the black hole
The destruction is a force too strong to resist or overcome, and it is pulling everyone down into a dark abyss from which there is seemingly no escape.

Join the cult of dark hope
Some people may be drawn to the inevitability of the destruction, and may embrace it as an opportunity to create something new and more aligned with their values.

Swarm of deadly locusts
The destruction is like a swarm of insects, devouring and consuming everything in their wake.

Beware of the prophecy
The destruction could have been predicted, and perhaps even prevented if people had paid attention to the signs.

Rulers of reality
The people responsible for the destruction have taken advantage of their power and influence, shaping the world in their own distorted image.