* 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
Demon's Divine
Vomitory Lyrics
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Maimed souls in an empire of dirt
Heaven or hell, it's your creation
Preference for a pendant corpse
Death is meant to last forever
Defiled purity turns to perdition
Preachers quote the world of Lies
Sermons to induce mayhem
The lyrics to Vomitory's song "Demon's Divine" speak of the corruption and decay of the human soul. The opening line, "maimed souls in an empire of dirt," sets the tone for the rest of the song, as it describes the spiritual state of humanity as being wounded and broken, trapped in a world of filth and decay. The next line, "heaven or hell, it's your creation," suggests that our ultimate fate is in our own hands, determined by the choices we make in life.
The third line, "preference for a pendant corpse," is a reference to the human tendency to cling to the physical body even after death, as if it were a precious object. This leads into the central theme of the song, which is the idea that death is meant to last forever. The notion that one can transcend death, or that there is some way to cheat it, is a falsehood that ultimately leads to destruction.
The final lines of the song suggest that even those who claim to offer spiritual guidance, such as preachers, are ultimately complicit in perpetuating the cycle of lies and destruction. The true nature of the divine, according to Vomitory, is far beyond the reach of human understanding, and is best left to the realm of mystery and awe.
Line by Line Meaning
Maimed souls in an empire of dirt
Our souls are damaged and suffering in this world of degradation and decadence
Heaven or hell, it's your creation
Our actions determine our ultimate destiny, either in paradise or in damnation
Preference for a pendant corpse
We have a desire for death and decay, perhaps as an escape from our woes
Death is meant to last forever
The finality of death is inescapable and eternal
Defiled purity turns to perdition
Even our pure intentions can turn to ruin and damnation when corrupted by sin
Spellbound by a Lie so old
We are mesmerized by ancient falsehoods that cloud our judgment and lead us astray
Preachers quote the world of Lies
Religious leaders themselves can be misguided or deceitful, perpetuating untruths
Sermons to induce mayhem
Some use their teachings to incite chaos and destruction, rather than peace and harmony
Contributed by Aaron M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.