Evil Is of Old Date
The Vision Bleak Lyrics


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From the ice of the poles to the dry lands in the south
It was written on old scrolls or has been spread
by word of mouth
In the forests of the old world, it crawled among the mist
and in the desert dunes, its legends could persist

Evil is of old date
You should learn
To set ablaze its fire
Let it burn!

Evil is of old date
Let us praise
Its glaring myth
we set ablaze!

In primordial bogs and mires it dwelled without form
but still it is far older it is the dark's firstborn




What to some is evil to others is a strive for glory,
inspiration - our impetus of life

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Vision Bleak's song "Evil is of old Date" explore the concept of evil throughout history and across continents. The first two lines suggest that this idea of evil has been around since ancient times and has been recorded in various ways, either through writings or through oral traditions. The next two lines describe how this concept has spread and persisted through different environments, including forests and deserts.


The chorus begins with the assertion that evil is an old and timeless concept, and suggests that we should "set ablaze its fire" and let it burn. This could be interpreted in a few ways - it could mean that we should fight against evil and try to eradicate it, or it could mean that we should embrace and celebrate it. The next few lines seem to lean towards the latter interpretation, as they suggest that we should "praise its glaring myth" and set it ablaze.


The final verse adds another layer to the song's meaning by suggesting that what one person considers evil could be another person's drive for success or inspiration. This suggests that the concept of evil is not black and white, but rather depends on one's perspective and values.


Overall, The Vision Bleak's lyrics to "Evil is of old Date" encourage listeners to consider the complex nature of evil throughout history and to question their own beliefs and values surrounding the concept.


Line by Line Meaning

From the ice of the poles to the dry lands in the south
Evil has been a global presence since the beginning of time, across all geographies.


It was written on old scrolls or has been spread by word of mouth
Evil has been well documented and its infamy has spread via word of mouth for eons.


In the forests of the old world, it crawled among the mist
Evil has seeped into every corner of the domain, be it the old forests or among the mist.


and in the desert dunes, its legends could persist
Even in the vast deserts, the legend of malevolence has stayed alive and persisted.


Evil is of old date
Evil has a history that dates back to ancient times.


You should learn To set ablaze its fire
We should learn to abolish evil and eradicate it from our society.


Let it burn!
Let the flames of goodness consume the maleficence that lurks among us.


Let us praise Its glaring myth
We should give homage to the myth of evil that is well-known to everyone.


we set ablaze!
At the same time, we should eradicate it from our society to promote peace and love.


In primordial bogs and mires it dwelled without form
Evil dwelled in unsanitary places like primordial bogs, even before it had taken solid form.


but still it is far older, it is the dark's firstborn
Evil is ancient and has been present even before the advent of light.


What to some is evil to others is a strive for glory, inspiration - our impetus of life
What some brand as malevolent or wicked, others consider it as a drive for glory and the inspiration that gives them a sense of purpose.




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Alien Sadist

Easily one of my favorites.

Laxus Thunder

Holy shit, intro good

nathalieterna

no es tan conocida pero es genial esta banda, tiene un toque diferente aunque ya muchos manejen la tematica del terror. recomendadisima!

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