Holy War
Thy Art Is Murder Lyrics


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Die for Christ, die for Allah, die for Jerusalem, die for Torah

Father and son marching in rhythm
Firing bullets through the skulls of the children

Holy war, mortars and martyrs
Holy war, unholy followers
Holy war, brainwashed with death
Holy war, unholy mess

I reject the laws of the misguided
False prophets imprison nations fueling self annihilation

I reject pocket lined political demons
Who arm the ignorant for election season

Empires buried in sand
A history of the failures in man

Armies of guardians, servants of bibles
Reciting verses as they stand before rifles

Millions of lives erased
Hatred marked as madness
Violence in leaves of scripture
A world aflame with malice

We will all die for nothing
There is silence in the house of God
There is only the cry of hell
There is silence in the house of God
There is only the cry of hell

Holy war, mortars and martyrs
Holy war, unholy followers
Holy war, brainwashed with death
Holy war, unholy mess

Die for Christ, die for Allah, die for Jerusalem, die for Torah

Father and son marching in rhythm
Firing bullets through the skulls of the children

Holy war, holy war




We will all die for nothing
We will all die for nothing

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Thy Art Is Murder's "Holy War" warn against the destructive nature of religious conflicts that have ravaged humanity throughout history. The call to die for one's faith, whether for Christ, Allah, Jerusalem, or Torah, is delivered in a sarcastic tone. The absence of a single, superior deity is highlighted by the juxtaposition of the various religious factions, all willing to fight to the death in the name of their respective faiths. The image of a father and son marching and firing bullets through the skulls of children underscores the futility of these wars that often have devastating consequences for innocent lives.


In each verse, the song takes aim at different entities that it believes contribute to the propagation of holy wars. False prophets are accused of imprisoning entire nations in a cycle of self-annihilation. Politicians who arm and incite the ignorant for the sake of their own agendas are seen as culpable for the spreading of hatred and violence. The song argues that a history of human failures lies buried beneath empires made of sand.


The chorus repeats the refrain of "Holy War," underscoring the power of the religious institutions and the lengths to which followers are brainwashed to defend and die for ideologies that are often based on unwavering faith in ancient texts. Finally, the last lines of the song suggest that, despite the promises of eternal glory, all who die for nothing but religious wars will end up in the silence of an empty, hellish void.


Line by Line Meaning

Die for Christ, die for Allah, die for Jerusalem, die for Torah
The idea of a holy war is presented, where people are willing to die for their beliefs, even if it means taking the lives of others who believe differently.


Father and son marching in rhythm Firing bullets through the skulls of the children
A specific example of the violence of war is given, highlighting the tragic reality of innocent lives being lost in the midst of religious and political combat.


Holy war, mortars and martyrs Holy war, unholy followers Holy war, brainwashed with death Holy war, unholy mess
The chorus emphasizes the disturbing and destructive nature of holy wars, and how they often result in many deaths on both sides, while also breeding hatred and resentment.


I reject the laws of the misguided False prophets imprison nations fueling self annihilation
The lyrics reject the idea that holy wars are justified, instead stating that they are often driven by misguided leaders who use religion as a tool to gain power.


I reject pocket lined political demons Who arm the ignorant for election season
There is criticism of political leaders who use holy wars as a way to manipulate their followers for political gain, often targeting those who are easily swayed and not fully informed about the complexities of the issues involved.


Empires buried in sand A history of the failures in man
The song acknowledges that holy wars are not a new phenomenon, and that they have been a part of human history for centuries, often leading to the downfall of empires and societies.


Armies of guardians, servants of bibles Reciting verses as they stand before rifles
Another example of the violence of holy wars is given, emphasizing how soldiers are often seen as being defending their faith or beliefs, even as they are forced to face deadly weapons and potential death themselves.


Millions of lives erased Hatred marked as madness Violence in leaves of scripture A world aflame with malice
The lyrics paint a bleak picture of the destruction caused by holy wars, including the massive loss of life and the fact that religious texts are often used to justify acts of violence and hatred.


We will all die for nothing There is silence in the house of God There is only the cry of hell There is silence in the house of God There is only the cry of hell
The song comes full circle, returning to the idea that holy wars ultimately result in nothing but death and destruction, and that there can be no true victory in such circumstances. The idea that even God is silent in the face of such horrors is emphasized, creating a sense of despair and hopelessness.




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, THE ROYALTY NETWORK INC., Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network
Written by: William Scott Putney, Andrew Marsh, Christopher McMahon, Kevin Butler, Lee Stanton, Sean Delander, Will Putney

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Willy Salads

Crazy how relevant this song is as of today

Alex Cmb

Very relevant!

Broken English

Yeah it will always be because wars always happens eventually

zac cincinelli

its been relevant for 2 thousand years lmao

Pain and Pleasure

Too right mate

Unlicensed_Camera

​@BrokenEnglish487 Yeah but some happen pointlessly over religion and are unnecessary.

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Benjamin Gertz

I once heard that no genre will touch the subjects that metal does. After you hear this song, I'll leave that determination up to you.

mattiegaming

Nick cave

Duke Lion

I'm pretty sure you or whoever said that has never listened to hip-hop. Not talking about that radio shit either

ruger 50

@Duke Lion beat me to it

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