* 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
The Holocaust
Vomitory Lyrics
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Ashes leaves a trace of something that once were
The end of a new beginning
The last and final chapter of humans' history erased
No sounds no movements
There's no evidence of existence
From threat of extermination
The holocaust
Scentless trails fills the emptiness with invisible presence
A new beginning without origin a future without hope
Emptiness and darkness surrounds everything
Voices of lost soul's the only sound
The last sign of civilisation
Like shades disguised in darkness
When their resurrection has been denied
Godless they slowly being erased
When darkness encloses the beginning
When darkness encloses the end
The end of a new beginning
The last and final chapter of humans' history erased
The holocaust
In Vomitory's song "The Holocaust," the lyrics describe the aftermath of a devastating event that has wiped out humanity. The opening lines, "Silence, only silence is real, Ashes leaves a trace of something that once were," are about the eerie stillness that remains after the destruction. The song goes on to describe a world without evidence of human existence, where the only sound comes from the voices of lost souls.
The title of the song, "The Holocaust," is a reference to the genocide of Jewish people during World War II. However, the lyrics are not exclusive to this event but can be interpreted more broadly as a comment on the fragility of human life and the possibility of total annihilation. The lyrics speak to the finality of this catastrophic event, where there is no hope for new beginnings or the future.
Line by Line Meaning
Silence, only silence is real
There is no sound, no indication of life or existence. Complete silence is the only reality.
Ashes leaves a trace of something that once were
The remains of something that was once alive, now reduced to ashes, give evidence of its past existence.
The end of a new beginning
The end of a new start, or a fresh beginning, bringing an end to hope and progress.
The last and final chapter of humans' history erased
The final and only remaining story of humanity has been destroyed or wiped out completely.
No sounds no movements
There are no noises or actions. Nothing is happening.
There's no evidence of existence
There is no proof or sign that anything has ever existed.
From threat of extermination
At one time, there was a possibility or likelihood of complete destruction.
To a total wipe out, mankind has forever died
Humans have been completely destroyed and are gone forever.
The holocaust
Referring to the complete destruction and genocide of a group of people.
Scentless trails fills the emptiness with invisible presence
Even though there is no smell or visual presence, there is a haunting feeling, as if something is there.
A new beginning without origin a future without hope
Even though there is a new start or beginning, there is no hope or optimistic outlook for the future because it has no origin or foundation.
Emptiness and darkness surrounds everything
There is complete and utter emptiness and darkness that surrounds everything, with no light or hope to be found.
Voices of lost soul's the only sound
The only noises or voices heard are those of the people who are lost and gone forever.
The last sign of civilisation
The only indication or remnant of civilization is now gone, leaving no trace behind.
Like shades disguised in darkness
Like shadows that blend into the darkness, there is no contrast or light to give them definition.
When their resurrection has been denied
When the possibility of their revival or resurrection has been rejected or deemed impossible.
Godless they slowly being erased
Their history and existence are being erased with no regard or thought for a higher power or deity.
When darkness encloses the beginning
When darkness engulfs the start or beginning of something, bringing an end to any potential growth or development.
When darkness encloses the end
When darkness envelops the conclusion or end of something, extinguishing any hope or possibility for the future.
The holocaust
Reiterating the complete destruction and genocide of a group of people.
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Written by: ERIK RUNDQVIST, TOBIAS GUSTAFSSON, ULF DALEGREN, URBAN GUSTAFSSON
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