Vengeance Rising was the first Christian thrash metal band and achieved not… Read Full Bio ↴Vengeance Rising was the first Christian thrash metal band and achieved notable success in their early years. After their "Once Dead" tour flopped and serious financial problems began to arise, most of the bandmembers quit and went on to form Die Happy, except for Roger Martinez, who continued Vengeance with session musicians for two more releases. The details are quite hazy, but somewhere along the way Roger, discouraged by a number of possible issues, renounced his faith and turned to atheism. In 1999, Martinez recorded an album called Realms Of Blasphemy that never received proper release, and he is still supposedly working on new material. Die Happy only lasted for a couple of years, but recently in 2004, the original line-up reunited by the name Once Dead for a show and a DVD, with Ultimatum's Scott Waters handling the vocals.

The Sword
Vengeance Rising Lyrics

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I don't know what you've been told, or even what you have lived through
But what I do know is that life as a Christian, shreds on what I knew
And I lived a life, of which many only dream
Every lust at my finger tips, the total Hollywood party scene

I like it, through the door, totally different, totally more
Intense to the core, since I found out about the sword

Bring the Sword

I like it, and may I say, let me look and count the ways
That I might please the Lord looking into, the warlords sword
I like it, through the door, totally different, totally more
Where I go, I'm never bored because I bring, bring the sword

You see my unsaved friend, if someone's to you lied
I'm telling you right now, we're on the warlords side
Calling you to join our force, none will stand who defy
Repent, don't be deceived, by the crowd that soon will die

I like it, through the door, totally different, totally more
Intense to the core, the revealed word, the mighty sword
I like it, and may I say, let me look and count the ways
That I might please the Lord looking unto, the warlords sword

Bring the Sword

The return won't be delayed, join us or you'll be slain
You have been given this time quickly now, choose life, decide

You'll like it, through the door, totally different, totally more
Intense to the core, and you will have the sword

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Sword" by Vengeance Rising discuss the transformation a person undergoes when they become a Christian. The first stanza recognizes the difficulty of living life as a Christian while navigating the temptations of the secular world. The singer then explains that they have experienced a life of sin and indulgence, but they have found something greater in their Christian faith. The second stanza describes the power and intensity of the "sword", which represents the Word of God. The singer finds joy and purpose in following Christ and wielding the sword to fight against evil.

The chorus emphasizes the appeal of Christianity and encourages others to join their cause. The singer feels energized and fulfilled by their faith and believes that others will find the same satisfaction if they choose to follow Christ. The bridge warns of the consequences of rejecting God and urges listeners to make a decision quickly. Overall, "The Sword" is a passionate testimony to the transformative power of Christianity and the importance of fighting against evil through faith.

Line by Line Meaning

I don't know what you've been told, or even what you have lived through
I am unaware of your past experiences and communication with others

But what I do know is that life as a Christian, shreds on what I knew
However, I can say that living as a Christian has drastically changed my perspectives

And I lived a life, of which many only dream
I had indulged in a lifestyle that most people desire

Every lust at my finger tips, the total Hollywood party scene
I had access to every carnal desire and was living the wild party lifestyle portrayed by Hollywood

I like it, through the door, totally different, totally more
However, my perspective changed drastically when I discovered the Sword

Intense to the core, since I found out about the sword
It was a profound and intense experience that transformed me at my very core

Bring the Sword
I am inviting others to also experience the transformative power of the Sword

I like it, and may I say, let me look and count the ways
I am grateful for the Sword and, with your permission, would like to share the reasons why

That I might please the Lord looking into, the warlords sword
I hold the Sword in high regard as it pleases the Lord

Where I go, I'm never bored because I bring, bring the sword
I never get bored because I carry the Sword with me always

You see my unsaved friend, if someone's to you lied
To my non-Christian friend, if someone has been lying to you,

I'm telling you right now, we're on the warlords side
I want you to know that we are on the same side as the ultimate Warlord

Calling you to join our force, none will stand who defy
I implore you to join us and no one can stand against us

Repent, don't be deceived, by the crowd that soon will die
You need to repent and not be deceived by the imminent fate of those who do not follow the Sword

The return won't be delayed, join us or you'll be slain
There is no more time to waste, join us or suffer the consequences

You have been given this time quickly now, choose life, decide
You need to make a quick decision to choose life

The revealed word, the mighty sword
The Sword is a powerful tool as it reveals the Word of God

And you will have the sword
You too can experience the transformative power of the Sword

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