2) The Prophecy is a reggae band in Mauritius, active and locally popular since 2015.
The Killing Fields
The Prophecy Lyrics
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Hastened by faith - Blessed are the slain
Chosen One, your time has come
All to your knees, as your body bleeds
Embittered One, gone insane
This crimson tide, falls like rain
Mass genocide by this God defied
This litany is foul it burns with fate
These mortal remains free to devastate
A bargain made, a pact with Dis
The covenant sealed with a kiss
The righteous and profane, die together
Their lifeless bodies remain, lost forever
When will I see your face again
Lost and cold I lie among the slain
At peace in death, I try to feign
Never to reveal, the depth, of the pain
Oh, sweet oblivion!
Fallen One, embrace the Son
Your Messiah, Nazarene liar
Ruler of the weak
Empty lives to reap
Redemption you will seek
As blood from your body leaks!
Face your death with pride
Cherish those who cried
No longer live this lie
And breath your final sigh!
The killing fields claim another life
Feel Mankind crushed by cloven hoof!
The lyrics of The Prophecy's The Killing Fields explore the themes of mortality, religion, and faith in the face of death. The song begins with the lines "Hark! - Ephemeral existence/Hastened by faith - Blessed are the slain," which suggests that life is fleeting and determined by one's faith or beliefs. The next lines introduce the idea of a Chosen One whose time has come, and the violence that will befall them. The song continues to describe a violent scene of mass genocide, seemingly sanctioned by a God who is being defied. The chorus of the song reflects the idea that death is a release from the pain of existence, "Oh, sweet oblivion!".
The second half of the song shifts focus to the Fallen One, who is encouraged to embrace their Messiah, "Nazarene liar" and seek redemption through their death. The final lines of the song emphasize the destruction and despair wrought by death: "The killing fields claim another life/Feel Mankind crushed by cloven hoof!". Overall, the lyrics of The Killing Fields paint a bleak picture of mortality and the inevitability of death, tempered only by the possibility of redemption and release from pain.
Line by Line Meaning
Hark! - Ephemeral existence
Listen up! Our existence is fleeting and temporary
Hastened by faith - Blessed are the slain
Our fate is determined by our beliefs, and death is a blessing
Chosen One, your time has come
You have been selected for sacrifice
All to your knees, as your body bleeds
You will kneel and bleed out during the ritual sacrifice
Embittered One, gone insane
The chosen one has gone crazy with bitterness and despair
This crimson tide, falls like rain
Blood is pouring out like rain
Mass genocide by this God defied
There is a mass killing happening in defiance of God
Do not weep as I eternal sleep
Don't cry for me as I enter eternal sleep
This litany is foul it burns with fate
This prayer is evil, and it is filled with the power of fate
These mortal remains free to devastate
These dead bodies are free to cause destruction and chaos
A bargain made, a pact with Dis
A deal has been made with the devil, Dis
The covenant sealed with a kiss
The deal was sealed with a kiss
The righteous and profane, die together
The good and the bad are dying together
Their lifeless bodies remain, lost forever
Their bodies will be lost forever
When will I see your face again
The singer is asking when they will see their loved one's face again
Lost and cold I lie among the slain
I am lying among the dead, cold and alone
At peace in death, I try to feign
I am trying to pretend I am at peace in death
Never to reveal, the depth, of the pain
I will never reveal how much pain I'm in
Oh, sweet oblivion!
Oh, sweet nothingness of death!
Fallen One, embrace the Son
The fallen one should embrace Jesus
Your Messiah, Nazarene liar
Jesus is a liar according to this speaker
Ruler of the weak
Jesus is the ruler of the weak
Empty lives to reap
Jesus is reaping empty lives
Redemption you will seek
You will seek redemption for your sins
As blood from your body leaks!
You will bleed out and die
Face your death with pride
You should face your death with dignity
Cherish those who cried
Appreciate those who loved and mourned for you
No longer live this lie
Don't continue to live a false life
And breath your final sigh!
Take your last breath and die
The killing fields claim another life
The place where people are being sacrificed has taken another life
Feel Mankind crushed by cloven hoof!
Man is being crushed and defeated by the devil
Contributed by Jonathan J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Elena Sandu
This song is a masterpiece :) .
XTSY
For me, it's pure eargasm!
Salvation Studios - Home of The Prophecy
Haha - thanks for my new favourite word! Greg - The Prophecy
MrStylboy
i like his voice and the drums rhytm!!!