* 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
Exhaling Life
Vomitory Lyrics
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They follow every command, contradictory must die
In carnage, they baptise enemy souls
A war's been declared, fleshless victims left behind
Pain, created from persecution
As a consequence of violence against their own
Persuasion, threats beyond human understanding
Inheritance, from father to son
Engraved in their souls, engraved in their hearts
There is an utter threat ahead and it still breathes
Prepare for war, prepare for death
A thousand humans cries in anger
Divided voices united to one
Blindly obey every command
Determined future they create
Reign of terror from far way back
Scaremongering through generations
Blood born new blood
The song "Exhaling Life" by Vomitory describes the dangers of blind obedience and the effects it can have on society. The opening line "Global fear, infected minds will obey" sets the tone for the rest of the song as it portrays people who are fearful and have lost their ability to think rationally. These people blindly follow every command, even if it is contradictory, leading to carnage where they embrace the enemy's souls.
The second verse suggests that persecution has created pain, leading to violence against their own people. Persuasion and threats beyond human understanding and ignorance are also blamed for causing these problems. The idea of inheritance is introduced in the third verse where it is stated that the threat was present in the past and still remains. The chorus prepares us for war and death as the cries of a thousand humans in anger are heard.
The song suggests that the future is being determined by those who blindly obey every command. A reign of terror has been established through generations, passing down the fear to new blood. The song ends by urging the listeners to take action against the dangers of blind obedience.
Overall, the song portrays a society that has lost its ability to think critically, leading to violence and destruction. It is a warning against blindly following orders without questioning them.
Line by Line Meaning
Global fear, infected minds will obey
People are scared and vulnerable; their thoughts are influenced by authority.
They follow every command, contradictory must die
Those in power dictate actions, and opposition to their will is punished.
In carnage, they baptise enemy souls
Death and destruction are used as a tool for control.
A war's been declared, fleshless victims left behind
Conflict has been initiated, and the casualties are the innocent.
Pain, created from persecution
Suffering arises from mistreatment of others.
As a consequence of violence against their own
The violence and oppression of one group against their own people leads to pain.
Persuasion, threats beyond human understanding
Intimidation tactics are used that are incomprehensible and unjustified.
Ignorance, a decision for others to make
Those in power decide what information is disseminated, limiting understanding.
Inheritance, from father to son
The cycle of oppression is passed down through generations.
Engraved in their souls, engraved in their hearts
The oppressive beliefs and actions have become deeply ingrained in the people's psyche.
There is an utter threat ahead and it still breathes
The threat of continued oppression is looming.
Prepare for war, prepare for death
Conflict and death are imminent.
A thousand humans cries in anger
The people are protesting and expressing frustration.
Divided voices united to one
Despite differences, the oppressed people are coming together.
Blindly obey every command
The people are forced to comply with the will of those in power.
Determined future they create
The oppressors have their sights set on continuing their rule.
Reign of terror from far way back
The history of tyranny runs deep.
Scaremongering through generations
Fear is used to control the population.
Blood born new blood
The cycle of violence is perpetuated through the generations.
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Written by: ERIK RUNDQVIST, TOBIAS GUSTAFSSON, ULF DALEGREN, URBAN GUSTAFSSON
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