Discography
Ophions Messiah Demo, 1999
The Fall Of Astraea Demo, 2000
Cycles Of Worldburn Full-length, 2002
Prophecy Of The Last Days
Thyestean Feast Lyrics
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Summoned be the first of my four beasts
Rip bare the omens of cross
Inhale the words, trueborn disease
Beheld,
White horse of savior.
Above every god
Diverse from all humanflesh fooled
Spread wings like horns, angelchrist
Eyes for lies in mouths of truth
From horns shall ten kings rise
Come to domes of remorse
Summoned be the second of my four beasts
Rip bare the omens of cross
Inhale the words, trueborn disease
Hear rapture of lies, lies of god
Breed the lies!
Adulation of trickery, desecration of prophecy
Come to domes of remorse
Summoned be the third of my four beasts
Rip bare the omens of cross
Inhale the words, trueborn disease
Before him stands two candles lit
Served in faith, banquet of plague
Seasons imitate march of the sick,
Black as hate in vows to wake
Come to domes of remorse
Summoned be the last of my four beasts
Rip bare the omens of cross
Inhale the words, trueborn disease
To slay with sword
To slay with hunger
To slay with death
And with beasts of the earth
The lyrics in "Prophecy Of The Last Days" by Thyestean Feast depict the summoning of four beasts and the events leading up to the end of the world. The first and second stanzas describe the summoning of the beasts and the rise of ten kings from their horns. The third stanza speaks of the adulation of trickery and desecration of prophecy, leading into the fourth stanza where the banquet of plague is served. The final stanza describes the methods of destruction in the end times, including using the beasts of the earth to slay.
The lyrics paint a picture of chaos and destruction, with a focus on the downfall of religion and an apocalyptic climax. The mention of horses, angels, and candles suggests a spiritual undertone to the events and a possible connection to biblical prophecy. The use of poetic language and imagery adds to the ominous tone of the song, creating a sense of impending doom.
Line by Line Meaning
Come to domes of remorse
The listener is called upon to visit a place of regret and sorrow.
Summoned be the first of my four beasts
The first of four mythical creatures is invoked.
Rip bare the omens of cross
Reveal and expose the signs of Christianity.
Inhale the words, trueborn disease
Take in the message of truth, which is dangerous and infectious.
Beheld,
Observe, look upon.
White horse of savior.
A symbol of good, representing salvation.
Above every god
Higher in power than all other deities.
Dark prince
A malevolent ruler, perhaps Satan himself.
Diverse from all humanflesh fooled
Unlike any being that can be easily deceived or manipulated by humanity.
Spread wings like horns, angelchrist
This creature has divine-like wings that resemble horns, possibly a fallen or corrupted angel.
Eyes for lies in mouths of truth
The creature can detect falsehoods even when they are hidden in truths or facts.
From horns shall ten kings rise
Leaders, possibly demonic in nature, will emerge from the creature's horns.
Hear rapture of lies, lies of god
Listen to the deceitful promises of God.
Breed the lies!
Produce more untruths and propagate them.
Adulation of trickery, desecration of prophecy
Praise and worship of deceitful tactics and distortions of prophetic messages.
Summoned be the third of my four beasts
The third of the four creatures is called upon.
Before him stands two candles lit
Two candles are lit in the presence of this creature.
Served in faith, banquet of plague
Participants consume a meal, likely poisoned and given in a spirit of devotion.
Seasons imitate march of the sick,
The changing of seasons resembles the slow and debilitating progress of illness.
Black as hate in vows to wake
The creature is as dark and destructive as hatred, and commands its followers to awaken to its message.
Summoned be the last of my four beasts
The fourth and final creature is called upon.
To slay with sword
Use a weapon to bring about death.
To slay with hunger
Inflict suffering and death through starvation and deprivation.
To slay with death
Causing death directly and intentionally.
And with beasts of the earth
Use natural creatures, perhaps subjugated or corrupted, to bring about death and destruction.
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.