Formed after Johnny Hedlund was kicked out of Nihilist (who actually split-… Read Full Bio ↴Formed after Johnny Hedlund was kicked out of Nihilist (who actually split-up and reformed as Entombed to avoid firing him directly).

Unleashed are credited to be one of the first death metal groups to write songs about Viking/Scandinavian history and heritage instead of more typical subjects like death and gore.

Members also involved in Bajen Death Cult.

In the Name of God
Unleashed Lyrics

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In the name of god
A preacher rapes a child
He puts his hand
On top of his little head

He says: my son
You mustn't be afraid
I am your friend

In the name of god

He now takes off his clothes
Caresses his legs
So gently with his hands
He says: my son

You mustn't be afraid
I am your friend
(you have to trust me)
He says yeah

Suck on this or rot in hell
In the name of god
He now pools out his tool
And smiles, it hurts,

He enters from behind
He says: my son
You mustn't be afraid
I am your friend

In the name of god
When the blood is flowing free
And on the floor
The helpless body lies

He says: my son
There is the will of god
(You must have a faith)
He says yeah

Suck on this or rot in hell
Religious harmony fills the air
Where the helpless bodylies
The erected member now was satisfied

God's messiah have had this way

Overall Meaning

The song "In the Name of God" by Unleashed delves into the sensitive yet critical issue of sexual abuse at the hands of religious leaders. The lyrics amplify the horror of this heinous crime as the singer, through simple yet visceral language, describes a preacher who sexually abuses a child in the name of god. The preacher is described as a man who portrays himself as a friend of the child and instills fear in him by telling him that what he is doing is justified in the name of god. The preacher manipulates the child by making him feel that if he doesn't comply, he will rot in hell. The preacher proceeds with the abuse, and the vulnerable child is left helpless, and the predator justifies the act as God's will.

The lyrics are distressing but fundamental as they bring forth crucial issues such as abuse, powerlessness, and oppression. The song suggests that religious institutions and leaders should be held accountable for their actions and not use God's name to perpetrate crimes. The song serves as a call for justice and a reminder that everyone has the right to safety, security, and justice.

Line by Line Meaning

In the name of god
The abuse that follows is being committed in the name of religious faith or authority.

A preacher rapes a child
The singer is describing a horrific act of sexual abuse committed by a religious authority figure.

He puts his hand
The abuser uses physical touch to manipulate the child and gain their trust.

On top of his little head
The abuser touches the child's head, which is a vulnerable and intimate part of the body.

He says: my son
The abuser addresses the child in a paternalistic and manipulative way, as if trying to establish a closer bond or sense of authority.

You mustn't be afraid
The abuser reassures the child that what is happening is safe and normal, even though it is not.

I am your friend
The abuser tries to win the child's trust and establish themselves as a comforting figure, despite their monstrous actions.

He now takes off his clothes
The abuser is escalating the situation, by taking off his clothes and exposing himself to the child.

Caresses his legs
The abuser touches the child's body in a sexual way, exploiting their innocence and trust.

So gently with his hands
The abuser is using gentle touches and caresses to try and minimize the harm and make the abuse seem less violent or traumatic.

He says: my son
The abuser continues to address the child as if trying to establish a closer, more paternalistic bond.

He says yeah
The abuser is using language and tone to reinforce their control and dominance over the child.

Suck on this or rot in hell
The abuser is using religious language and threats to intimidate the child and force them to perform sexual acts.

He now pools out his tool
The abuser continues to escalate the situation, by exposing his penis to the child and preparing to engage in penetrative sex.

And smiles, it hurts,
The abuser is taking pleasure in the child's pain and suffering, demonstrating their sadism and lack of empathy.

He enters from behind
The abuser engages in anal rape, again demonstrating their disregard for the child's well-being and dignity.

When the blood is flowing free
The child has been physically injured and may be bleeding, indicating the severity of the abuse.

And on the floor
The child is now lying on the ground, helpless and traumatized.

The helpless body lies
The child has been devastated by the abuse and is now left vulnerable and alone.

There is the will of god
The abuser is using religious language to justify their actions and reinforce their authority over the child.

Religious harmony fills the air
The abuser is trying to create a sense of calm and normalcy around the abuse, despite its horrific nature.

The erected member now was satisfied
The abuser has achieved sexual satisfaction, despite the appalling harm they have inflicted on the child.

God's messiah have had this way
The abuser seems to be suggesting that their actions are in line with God's will or have been ordained by a higher power, further justifying their monstrous behavior.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Reservoir Media Management, Inc.
Written by: ROBERT JOHN DAISLEY, LEE GARY KERSLAKE, STEVEN J. MORSE, JIMMY BARNES, JAMES DIXON BARNES, STEVEN MORSE

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