* Current members:
* Erik Rundqvist - bass, vocals
* Tobias Gustafsson - drums
* Peter Östlund - guitar
* Urban Gustafsson - guitar
* Former members:
* Ronnie Olson - vocals, bass
* Bengt Sund - bass
* Ulf Dalegren - guitars
* Thomas Bergqvist - bass
* Jussi Linna - vocals
Bloodstained
Vomitory Lyrics
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A god glorified by extreme aggressions
Military campaings addressed in his name
Object of worship that creates a violent conflict
Victory achieved by a mandatory faith
Religious fundamental aspects of war
Psychological hierarchy of domination
Killing seek for blood all in his name
Omniscient originator of pain
Sacrifice your faith sacrifice your son
Nail him to a cross to save your souls again
Waging war, against those, who disobey
Gods disciple, spilling blood, human sins
Ancient war, impose our will, genocide
Victorious, bloodstained, soldiers of God
The lyrics to Vomitory's song "Bloodstained" describe the consequences of blind faith in a deity who is worshiped with extreme aggression and violence. The song's opening line, "Open up your eyes you will never win this war," suggests that there is a disconnect between reality and the belief in this deity, which can lead to never-ending cycles of violence and conflict. The "god" being referenced is said to be glorified by military campaigns in their name, suggesting that the deity's teachings are being used as a justification for war and violence.
The lyrics also touch on the idea of sacrificing one's faith and even one's own children in the name of this deity. The line "sacrifice your faith sacrifice your son" is a reference to the story of Abraham in the Bible, where he is willing to sacrifice his own son to God. The song also describes the psychological hierarchy of domination that can occur when people blindly follow a deity or leader, giving them ultimate power and control over their lives.
Overall, "Bloodstained" is a commentary on the dangers of religious fundamentalism and the consequences of blind faith in a deity or cause. It highlights the way that violence and conflict can be perpetuated in the name of a higher power, and how individuals can lose themselves in the pursuit of religious or ideological goals.
Line by Line Meaning
Open up your eyes you will never win this war
You cannot win the endless and pointless war waged in the name of a violent god, so do not even try.
A god glorified by extreme aggressions
This god is praised and worshiped for the violent and aggressive acts committed by his followers.
Military campaigns addressed in his name
The wars waged are done so under the pretext of defending or promoting this god's beliefs and values.
Object of worship that creates a violent conflict
This god's teachings and values inspire violent and deadly conflicts that do not end until one side is completely destroyed.
Victory achieved by a mandatory faith
The only way to win this war is to have unwavering faith in this god, which is indoctrinated and forced upon his followers.
Religious fundamental aspects of war
The religious beliefs and doctrines are the driving force behind the war, making it a holy war or jihad.
Psychological hierarchy of domination
This god's followers believe they are superior and dominant over those who do not share their beliefs, creating a dangerous power dynamic.
Through some inexplicable divine perception
The followers of this god believe that their god has given them divine guidance and insight into how to behave and fight in this war.
Killing seek for blood all in his name
The followers of this god are willing to kill and shed blood in his name, as it is part of their duty and religious obligation.
Omniscient originator of pain
This god is believed to have created pain and suffering, and his followers embrace that notion by causing pain and suffering to those who oppose them.
Sacrifice your faith sacrifice your son
The followers of this god are willing to sacrifice their beliefs and even their own children for the sake of their religious goals and objectives.
Nail him to a cross to save your souls again
The sacrifice of this god is used as a symbol of redemption and salvation, and his death is seen as a way to save people from their sins.
Waging war, against those, who disobey
The followers of this god are always at war with those who do not follow their beliefs, and they view dissent and opposition as a threat.
Gods disciple, spilling blood, human sins
The followers of this god see themselves as his disciples, tasked with purging the world of sin by shedding blood and killing those who oppose them.
Ancient war, impose our will, genocide
This war has been going on for centuries, and the followers of this god seek to impose their beliefs and values on others, even if it means committing genocide.
Victorious, bloodstained, soldiers of God
The followers of this god see themselves as victorious and righteous soldiers, even though their hands are stained with the blood of their enemies.
Contributed by Miles V. Suggest a correction in the comments below.