1) Watch the Throne i… Read Full Bio ↴There are more than one act called The Throne.
1) Watch the Throne is a collaborative studio album by American rappers Jay-Z and Kanye West aka The Throne, released on August 8, 2011, by Roc-A-Fella Records, Roc Nation, and Def Jam Recordings.
2) Polish sludge metal band, formed in 2010.
Monument
The Throne Lyrics
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Days of the damned
Rituals of the ancient
Summoned in my darkest dreams
The people of a blood God
Revoking the demons from beyond
possessed by blood lust
drink of blood, life from death
Alone in the dark
Awakened by the call
Trapped inside this tomb of mine
I pray for my existence
Around my soul, inside the body, seeds of horror grow
Suffocation of my soul,
The dark passages i follow
Kiss of the serpent
Recantation of my soul
led to the blood throne
Altar of blood, monument of death
Trapped, in bloodlust grief
Strapped, to the altar of bloody deeds
Impaled, throne of stone
Nailed, invade my soul!
The lyrics to The Throne's song "Monument" are fraught with imagery of ancient rituals, bloodlust, and possession. The opening lines describe a world where fire blazes, days are filled with damnation, and ancient rituals are practiced. The singer then delves deeper into his own psyche, describing how he is summoned in his darkest dreams and how he is alone and trapped inside a metaphorical tomb. He prays for his own existence as he feels horror growing around his soul and suffocating it.
Throughout the song, the singer describes various acts of bloodlust, such as the people of a blood God revoking demons from beyond and tempting eternal life by drinking blood. The singer seems to be struggling with his own temptation, as he describes being led to the blood throne and feeling grief and being impaled on a throne of stone. The lyrics also hint at a heavy metal theme of Satanic worship and sacrifice, with altars of blood and monuments of death.
Overall, "Monument" is a haunting and evocative song that delves into themes of temptation, possession, and horror. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where bloodlust and ancient rituals reign supreme.
Line by Line Meaning
A blaze of fire,
The beginning of a destructive event, marked by intense flames.
Days of the damned
A dark period of time marked by suffering and despair.
Rituals of the ancient
Actions performed in the past that hold significance and power in the present.
Summoned in my darkest dreams
Brought forth from the subconscious mind, during the most troubling and unsettling periods of rest.
The people of a blood God
A group of worshippers devoted to a deity that requires the sacrifice of blood.
Revoking the demons from beyond
Calling forth spirits from realms beyond our mortal plane, with the purpose of removing their influence.
Possessed by blood lust
Being controlled by a strong desire for bloodshed and violence.
Temptation of eternal life
Feeling drawn to the idea of immortality, as a result of consuming the life force of others.
Drink of blood, life from death
Taking in the essence of another's life as sustenance, reversing the natural cycle of life and death.
Alone in the dark
Being isolated and surrounded by darkness and fear.
Awakened by the call
Being stirred from a state of dormancy, due to the urging of an unknown force.
Trapped inside this tomb of mine
Feeling stuck and confined within one's own body or mind, like a tomb.
I pray for my existence
Expressing a deep need to continue living and avoiding demise.
Around my soul, inside the body, seeds of horror grow
Within oneself, negative feelings and experiences fester and grow, causing great distress.
Suffocation of my soul,
The eventual demise or suffocation of one's spiritual essence.
The dark passages i follow
Navigating through hazardous and unsettling paths in life, with no end in sight.
Kiss of the serpent
A metaphorical reference to being deceived or manipulated by a treacherous force.
Recantation of my soul
Repudiating or withdrawing allegiance to one's own spirit or beliefs.
Led to the blood throne
Guided to a position of power and leadership through the use of bloodshed and violence.
Altar of blood, monument of death
An elevated platform used for ritualistic purposes that symbolizes death and destruction.
Trapped, in bloodlust grief
Being confined and consumed by the desire for bloodshed, causing great emotional pain and suffering.
Strapped, to the altar of bloody deeds
Being physically bound to a violent and destructive action, unable to escape its grasp.
Impaled, throne of stone
Being forcefully and painfully bound to a seat of power made of cold, unfeeling stone.
Nailed, invade my soul!
Being pierced and defiled at a deep, spiritual level by a malicious force.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: KJETIL NORDHUS, TERJE VIK SCHEI
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