The Calling
Velvet Acid Christ Lyrics

I rip apart the sky with a knife
I am willing to do anything and everything to achieve my goals, even if it means physically tearing apart the world around me with a knife.

Tear out your own eyes with your cries
You are in so much pain and anguish that it feels like your cries could only be silenced if you were to physically inflict self-harm, such as ripping out your own eyes.

Now lift up the fever and bring it down
Experience the passion and intensity of life, but also try to maintain control and not let it consume you completely.

A life was given, so don't be drowned
Life is a gift and should not be taken for granted, so don't let yourself be weighed down by the difficulties and struggles you face.

Around the world in seven days
Life can move fast and hectic, with little time to truly appreciate the beauty and wonder of the world around us.

No Jesus Christ in my fucking veins
I reject the traditional religious beliefs and structures that others may adhere to, instead choosing to carve out my own path and beliefs.

I try to change the world
I am not content with the way things are and actively seek to bring about change and progress in society.

But it never moves, it never budges
Despite my efforts, it can feel like the world is resistant to change and improvement, with the systems and structures in place remaining stagnant and unyielding.

It never changes, your fucking life is such a waste
The lack of progress and change in society can make it feel like one's own life and efforts are meaningless and unimportant.

You're living dead in your stupid race
The mundane, repetitive nature of societal expectations and norms can make it feel like one is not truly living, but instead just going through the motions of a pointless race.

No pain, no glory, no shame, no nothing
Life can feel devoid of real, meaningful experiences such as pain, glory, and shame. It can feel empty and unsatisfying.

But you try
Despite feeling hopeless or disillusioned, one still tries to push forward and make the most out of life.

I wonder why, it's a bullet to be a lie, a lie
It can feel like living a lie and pretending to be someone you're not in order to fit in with societal expectations is like taking a bullet to the soul.

A calling dead
A once-strong sense of purpose and direction in life has faded away to nothing.

When they call you to die
Society can often feel like it is trying to kill one's spirit or soul, by forcing one to conform to harmful societal norms and ideals.

They take everything away from you
Those in power may seek to dismantle one's sense of self and identity, taking away everything that makes them who they are.

Strip you down, take off your clothes
Those in power may seek to leave you vulnerable and exposed, taking away all the layers that protect you.

They shove their fingers up your ass
Those in power may seek to assert complete control over you, in a way that is invasive and uncomfortable.

With broken glass
This control and subjugation can be painful and damaging, like shards of broken glass piercing your skin.

Inflate your bowels for their political fight
Those in power may see you as nothing more than a mere pawn to be used in their own political battles, willing to go to any lengths to further their own agenda.

To the right
This political power struggle may be limited to a particular political ideology or affiliation.

Tiny specter in the sky
Despite our grand ambitions and efforts, we are small and insignificant in the grand scheme of things.

Realize that we all die
Death is an inevitable part of the human experience, and something that we must all come to terms with eventually.

We try to with an inevitable
Despite our best efforts, we must confront and accept what is inevitable in our lives, including death.

But it's already too late
Despite this realization, it can still sometimes feel like we have already missed our chance to truly live and make a meaningful impact on the world.

'Cause they destroy, destroy, destroy everything
Those in power may be motivated by a desire to control and destroy everything around them, leaving nothing behind in their wake.

Into your life
These forces of destruction can permeate every aspect of your life, including your relationships, work, and daily routine.

And in your dreams
These forces can also find their way into your subconscious and dreams, causing anxiety and fear even in moments of rest.

And in your world
The impact of these forces can be felt on a wider, societal level, affecting the entire world we live in.

They all die
In the end, those in power will also succumb to death and decay, just like the rest of us.

When they call you to die
When those in power seek to control and subjugate you to the point of death, it can feel like they are calling you to die.

To die...
This repeated refrain serves as a reminder of the inevitability of death, and the ultimate futility of our struggles against it.