* 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
Chapter Of Pain
Vomitory Lyrics
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Evil grows back again, unaffected by time
Far from the light, behind the shadows
Through the ashes of hate
Cycles divine or cursed by mankind
Genetic disease a mental slavery
A chapter of pain
The immense darkness suffocates the narrow light of hope
Unleashing a malevolent creation made by mankind
An endless apocalypse a symphony of melancholy
Accompanied by forces of chaos, the creation of the end
Future disappears in darkness, hate kills hate
In an explosion of rage, darkness destroys itself
Far from the light, behind the shadows
Through the ashes of hate
Cycles divine or cursed by mankind
Genetic disease a mental slavery
A chapter of pain
The lyrics to Vomitory's song "Chapter Of Pain" depict a bleak, dystopian future in which evil is cyclical and seemingly impossible to eradicate. The opening lines, "Ancient past in reverse, the future dies through renewal/Evil grows back again, unaffected by time," suggest that despite advances in technology or social progress, humanity is doomed to repeat its mistakes and fall back into a cycle of violence and destruction. The imagery of darkness suffocating hope and the creation of a malevolent force by mankind further emphasize this message of despair.
The chorus, "Far from the light, behind the shadows/Through the ashes of hate/Cycles divine or cursed by mankind/Genetic disease, a mental slavery/A chapter of pain," highlights the idea that these cycles of violence are self-destructive and ultimately damaging to humanity as a whole. The use of "genetic disease" and "mental slavery" suggests that these patterns of behavior are deeply ingrained in human nature and may be nearly impossible to escape.
Overall, "Chapter Of Pain" is a powerful commentary on the futility of violence and the cyclical nature of human conflict. The imagery and language used in the song help to create a bleak and hauntingly memorable portrait of a world gone horribly wrong.
Line by Line Meaning
Ancient past in reverse, the future dies through renewal
The future is getting destroyed due to the repeating cycle of destruction and renewal that has been occurring since ancient times.
Evil grows back again, unaffected by time
Evil keeps coming back despite the passage of time and it remains unchanged.
Far from the light, behind the shadows
The evil exists beyond the reach of goodness, hidden behind the shadows.
Through the ashes of hate
The aftermath of hatred is all that remains.
Cycles divine or cursed by mankind
The recurring cycle of destruction and renewal is a manifestation of divine or human will.
Genetic disease a mental slavery
The evil is ingrained in human nature and has psychological effects akin to enslavement.
A chapter of pain
This is a sad and painful episode in the ongoing cycle of destruction and renewal.
The immense darkness suffocates the narrow light of hope
The overwhelming darkness overwhelms the few glimmers of hope that remain.
Unleashing a malevolent creation made by mankind
The human desire to create leads to the creation of destructive forces.
An endless apocalypse a symphony of melancholy
The cycle of destruction and renewal becomes an unending cycle of sadness and grief.
Accompanied by forces of chaos, the creation of the end
The cycle of destruction is accompanied by chaotic forces that eventually lead to the end.
Future disappears in darkness, hate kills hate
The future looks bleak as darkness spreads and people continue to hate each other, leading to destruction.
In an explosion of rage, darkness destroys itself
The darkness eventually self-destructs in an explosive outburst of rage and destruction.
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Written by: ERIK RUNDQVIST, TOBIAS GUSTAFSSON, ULF DALEGREN, URBAN GUSTAFSSON
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