Sacrilege
The Mission Lyrics

Tarot strewn across the floor
The scattered Tarot cards on the floor represent the chaotic and uncertain nature of life.

Fate creeps under the creaking door
Despite one's attempts to control their destiny, fate always manages to sneak in and influence their life in unexpected ways.

Say farewell to the salad days
It's time to let go of the carefree and innocent youth, as one has to embrace the hardships and realities of adulthood.

Arms held out for the needle haze
Desperate and addicted, one yearns for the temporary relief provided by drugs.

Scars, scars start to show
The physical scars are a reflection of the emotional and mental pain that one has endured.

But don't, don't despair for the shame I know
Although plagued with guilt and shame, one should not give up hope, as there is always the chance for redemption.

Bible for the love and damned
The religious text offers salvation to those who believe, but also condemns the non-believers to eternal damnation.

Religion for the pagan man
Even those who are not part of mainstream religions seek comfort and guidance from their own spiritual beliefs.

Faith and prayer for the chosen few
Only a privileged few have the faith and opportunity to seek divine intervention through prayer.

Mystic shades of violent hue
The mystical and violent aspects of religion are intertwined, representing the conflicting emotions and experiences it brings about.

Blood, blood on my cheeks
The blood on one's face symbolizes the violent and bloody sacrifices and rituals that are a part of some religious practices.

And the taste, The taste of ash curls across my tongue
The taste of ash represents the remnants of what has been burned and destroyed, leaving only emptiness and an acrid taste in one's mouth.

Sacrilege, burning on the funeral pyre
The desecration of religious customs and beliefs is like burning the dead on a funeral pyre, a final insult to the memory of what was once sacred.

Sacrilege, toss and turn on the cross to burn
Those who dare to commit sacrilege will be punished harshly, even to the point of being crucified and left to suffer.

Rape and pillage the sacred word
The sacred texts and beliefs are violated and destroyed by those seeking to exploit them for their own gain.

Heart of darkness crowned and stirred
Those with malicious intentions manipulate and corrupt the true meaning and essence of religion, causing devastation and chaos.

Rite of passage reckless whirl
The reckless and dangerous rites of passage in some religions can lead to irreversible harm and trauma.

Fruit forbidden ritual swirl
The forbidden and taboo rituals are alluring, invoking a sense of mystery and danger that attracts people towards them.

And you, what can you do?
The question implies helplessness and futility, suggesting that one is incapable of making a significant change or impact.

And I, I say there's nothing you can do to stop this
Despite knowing the consequences of sacrilege and corruption, one realizes that it's nearly impossible to prevent it from happening, as it's too deeply ingrained in human nature.