From Dusk Till Dawn
Upon a Burning Body Lyrics


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Blood will fill the oceans and turn the skies red as it crashes down
The end of life as you know it
Have you reached your point of absolution
Or in the end will you face your retribution?
Wake up – hate
Wake up – hate
Wake up – hate
Wake up — hate
You are all just sheep in a crowded meadow
A fucking leach with no heart inconsequential
No one will be spared
So don't repent cause you're fucking scared
Inhuman flesh shall now embrace the knife
Here is the peace in death I could not give you in life
Time is of the essence
To learn your lesson as it comes undone
The end of life as you know it
Have you reached your point of absolution
Or in the end will you face your retribution?
Come seize your punishment
It's payment for the life you lived
Come size your punishment
And depart with a stake through your heart
There's no forgiveness
You are all just sheep in a crowded meadow
A fucking leach with no heart inconsequential
No one will be spared
So don't repent because you're fucking scared
Here is the peace in death I could not give you in life
No remorse for the flesh




Here is the peace in death I couldn't give you in life
Blood will fill the oceans

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Upon a Burning Body's song From Dusk Till Dawn highlight the end of the world as we know it, where blood will fill the oceans and turn the skies red as it crashes down. The song is a warning about the impending doom that awaits humanity, urging people to wake up and face the reality of the situation. The lyrics suggest that there will be no mercy or forgiveness as everyone will be punished for the life they have lived.


The lyrics savage the human race, portraying them as "sheep in a crowded meadow" and "fucking leeches with no heart," further emphasizing a lack of compassion or empathy. The song's theme is about embracing death as a form of peace, as it is the only way to escape the destruction that is to come. The track features heavy, fast-paced guitar riffs and intense drumming, which complement the song's theme of impending doom.


Line by Line Meaning

Blood will fill the oceans and turn the skies red as it crashes down
The impending doom will be so destructive that everything around will be tainted with blood.


The end of life as you know it
Everything that seemed normal before will no longer be the same.


Have you reached your point of absolution
Have you already found redemption?


Or in the end will you face your retribution?
Perhaps facing punishment is what awaits you instead.


Wake up – hate
Rise and embrace the anger inside you.


You are all just sheep in a crowded meadow
You are just a follower in a group of mindless individuals.


A fucking leach with no heart inconsequential
A person who feeds off others and has no value.


No one will be spared
Everyone will feel the consequences of their actions.


So don't repent cause you're fucking scared
Don't try to seek forgiveness because fear is the only reason you desire it.


Inhuman flesh shall now embrace the knife
People will turn on each other and commit heinous acts without remorse.


Here is the peace in death I could not give you in life
Even death won't provide complete peace and ease from the pain.


Time is of the essence
There isn't much left, so use it wisely.


To learn your lesson as it comes undone
Figure out what you're supposed to learn before everything falls apart.


Come seize your punishment
Take the responsibility and the consequences of your actions.


It's payment for the life you lived
The punishment is a reflection of what you did when you lived recklessly.


Come size your punishment
You can't avoid it, so accept it.


And depart with a stake through your heart
You will suffer greatly and will meet a gruesome end.


There's no forgiveness
No one will pardon your mistakes.


No remorse for the flesh
No sorrow for the pain that your existence caused.


Here is the peace in death I couldn't give you in life
Death is the only resort to alleviate the despair of the living.




Lyrics © KILLPHONIC
Written by: Danny Leal, Ruben Alvarez, Chris Johnson, Jonathan Gonzales, Salvadore Dominguez III

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Comments from YouTube:

@grimjack8729

Nate Freaking Johnson! Wow from 1:55 - 2:33.

@deaththompson

Nate's part absolutely fucking blew me away the first time I heard this. Seriously gave me chills. It still does.

@TheTrueHunter

I came as soon as i saw Nate Johnson. I fear i wasnt quick enough :o

@gatorben13

He is in Fit For An Autopsy. fuckin brutal vocals

@shankdic94

nate johnson, im sorry, has the best vocals ever. EVER! imo o.o

@MoonDevoured

2:05 - 2:26 is that Nate? fucking brutal for lack of a better word, favorite part of song

@skyreach669

Dude I swear to god that's exactly who the fuck I think it is too. I can't find any info on another vocalist on this track but I swear to god it sounds exactly like him

@APUZER714

Havent listend to this shit in awhile and I come back to this... AMAZING!

@agayfuzzypandabear3769

Timeless song, still kicks ass ;)

@agayfuzzypandabear3769

Been a favorite album of mine for many years now, still is and will be for a long time.

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