Seventh Son
The New Savages Lyrics

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The Goulburn River has
Run Red
The Bells of Hell
Have tolled in his head
The Killer bathes, he burns in Sin
Beggin' the Lord, Will you let me in?

God said to Abraham

"Kill me a son, and I will make you a man"
And on this here, the Seventh Night
Well he sang and he stepped in the Light

I am a Seventh Son
I am a Seventh Son
I am a Seventh Son
And if you see me comin' mama
You Better Run

Some say he's Evil
That he is not Good
But Man was born to be misunderstood
Some say he's a Killer
Some just a Man
And I wonder could you understand?

God said to Abraham
"We have the covenant, of a Burning Lamb
And you I've chosen, to be my Son
You will sing to the beat of the drum"

I am a Seventh Son
I am a Seventh Son
I am a Seventh Son

If you see me comin' mama
You Retter Run

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The New Savages's song Seventh Son tell the story of a person who is often misunderstood by others. The first verse talks about the Goulburn River running red and the killer bathing in sin, begging the Lord for forgiveness. Then, the song takes on a biblical reference by mentioning God asking Abraham to sacrifice his son. The killer, in turn, sings and steps into the light, declaring himself to be a Seventh Son. The chorus repeats this declaration, warning others to run if they see him coming.

The lyrics are open to interpretation, but it seems that the Seventh Son is a symbol of the outsider, someone who is cast out of society either because of their actions or because others do not understand them. The reference to the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac could be a nod to the idea that sometimes we have to make sacrifices to become who we are meant to be. The killer in the song may believe that his actions were necessary for him to become the Seventh Son.

Line by Line Meaning

The Goulburn River has Run Red
The river is flowing with blood, signifying death and destruction.

The Bells of Hell Have tolled in his head
The person has committed sinful acts, causing him to suffer mentally with a guilty conscience.

The Killer bathes, he burns in Sin Beggin' the Lord, Will you let me in?
The person who has killed others feels remorse for his actions and seeks redemption by pleading to the divine power for forgiveness and acceptance.

God said to Abraham "Kill me a son, and I will make you a man"
God tested Abraham's faith and obedience by asking him to sacrifice his beloved son, Isaac. If Abraham followed through, he would prove he was worthy of being chosen as God's messenger.

And on this here, the Seventh Night Well he sang and he stepped in the Light
The seventh night refers to the night of sacrifice, where the person who gives up his most valuable possession (like Abraham's son) earns divine favor, becoming closer to God.

I am a Seventh Son I am a Seventh Son I am a Seventh Son And if you see me comin' mama You Better Run
The person identifies himself as a seventh son, who has either been sacrificed or has sacrificed something important to become strong and powerful. Anyone who stands in his way should beware.

Some say he's Evil That he is not Good But Man was born to be misunderstood
The person is often judged as evil or bad, when in fact, his actions are a result of his circumstance and are misunderstood.

Some say he's a Killer Some just a Man And I wonder could you understand?
The person is seen as both a killer and a human being, with feelings and emotions, questioning if people could empathize with him if they knew the whole story.

God said to Abraham "We have the covenant, of a Burning Lamb And you I've chosen, to be my Son You will sing to the beat of the drum"
God reminds Abraham of the agreement they made, symbolized by the burning lamb, and confirms that Abraham is his chosen one, who will be blessed with honor and glory.

I am a Seventh Son I am a Seventh Son I am a Seventh Son If you see me comin' mama You Retter Run
The person repeats his identity, solidifying his status as a powerful and intimidating figure, warning others to steer clear if they wish to avoid any danger.

Lyrics © DistroKid
Written by: Milan Milutinovic

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