Ecce Homo!
The Black League Lyrics


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Blest' are those who cannot see reality in all its ruthless misery
For what doesn't kill you ought to make you stronger
Yet the more you endure,
The pain lasts longer and longer and longer and longer...

All the losses that lie ahead,
And all the sufferings which yet raise their head
For those whom the gods love, oh, they will die young
And as if the best... so is the very worst yet to come...

No! Nothing hereafter -
Behold! Nothing there for you
Another day! Nothing hereafter
Another morn! Nothing there for you

This is it! This is the real thing!
And all that you will ever know is right here, right now, in front of your eyes!
So if you don't like it... Well now, the choice is free:
Just get out of my sight! Or try to enjoy your stay

In the meantime, you can be sure there will be always
Someone or something trying to break you
â??Cause reality, it is the worst and best you'll ever know!

No! Nothing hereafter
Behold! Nothing there for you
Another day! Nothing hereafter
Another morn! Nothing there...





So hollow be.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in The Black League's song, Ecce Homo, emphasize the harsh truth about reality and how it can be mercilessly cruel. The first lines, "Blest' are those who cannot see reality in all its ruthless misery," suggest that those who are blind to reality are actually fortunate because they do not have to endure the pain and suffering that come with it. However, the next line, "For what doesn't kill you ought to make you stronger," suggests that facing these hardships can make a person stronger. But as the pain and suffering endures, it becomes harder and harder to bear.


The lyrics go on to suggest that no matter what lies ahead, whether it be loss or suffering, those who are loved by the gods will die young. The line, "And as if the best... so is the very worst yet to come," suggests that the best of life may already be behind us and that we must brace ourselves for the worst. The chorus echoes that there is nothing after this life and that we must accept what is in front of us. The lines, "This is it! This is the real thing! And all that you will ever know is right here, right now, in front of your eyes!" emphasize that we must live in the present and accept the reality that is before us.


Overall, the lyrics of Ecce Homo suggest that reality can be harsh and unforgiving, but we must face it head-on and accept it. We must live in the present and make the most of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Blest' are those who cannot see reality in all its ruthless misery
People who are ignorant of the harsh realities of the world are fortunate.


For what doesn't kill you ought to make you stronger
Enduring painful experiences is supposed to make you stronger.


Yet the more you endure, The pain lasts longer and longer and longer and longer...
However, the more pain you endure, the longer it lasts and the worse it becomes.


All the losses that lie ahead, And all the sufferings which yet raise their head
There will be more losses and sufferings to come.


For those whom the gods love, oh, they will die young And as if the best... so is the very worst yet to come...
Those who are loved by the gods will die young and the worst is yet to come.


No! Nothing hereafter - Behold! Nothing there for you Another day! Nothing hereafter Another morn! Nothing there for you
There is nothing after this life, nothing awaits you, not today, not tomorrow.


This is it! This is the real thing! And all that you will ever know is right here, right now, in front of your eyes! So if you don't like it... Well now, the choice is free: Just get out of my sight! Or try to enjoy your stay
This life is real and everything you need to know is happening in front of you. You can either leave or try to make the most of it.


In the meantime, you can be sure there will be always Someone or something trying to break you 'Cause reality, it is the worst and best you'll ever know!
There will always be challenges trying to break you because reality is both the worst and best you'll ever experience.


So hollow be.
This line is unclear and has no clear meaning or association with the rest of the lyrics.




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@MidnightJamOfficial

Such a fucking great song!

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