* 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
i) 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 lyrics of Vomitory's song "Exhaling Life" address the disturbing reality of blind obedience and the willingness to follow orders without question. The lyrics paint a picture of a society in which people are controlled by fear and manipulated into committing acts of violence against those who are perceived as enemies. The line "contradictory must die" suggests that those who hold different beliefs are considered a threat and must be eliminated. The song suggests that this culture of fear and violence is passed down from one generation to the next, making it difficult to break the cycle of hatred and bloodshed.
The song also touches on the theme of persecution, with lines such as "pain, created from persecution" and "reign of terror from far way back." The lyrics suggest that this culture of violence and fear may have its roots in past traumas and injustices.
Line by Line Meaning
Global fear, infected minds will obey
People around the world are scared and their minds are infected with fear, causing them to comply with any orders that are given to them.
They follow every command, contradictory must die
These people obey every command given to them, and anyone who goes against these commands must be eliminated.
In carnage, they baptise enemy souls
In the mass killing that takes place, they baptize their enemies' souls, suggesting that death is the only way to purify their souls.
A war's been declared, fleshless victims left behind
A war has started and many people have been killed, leaving behind empty and lifeless bodies.
Pain, created from persecution
People are suffering from pain caused by persecution, and this is an ongoing issue.
As a consequence of violence against their own
Violence is being inflicted upon them by their fellow human beings, causing them immense pain.
Persuasion, threats beyond human understanding
They are being persuaded and threatened with things that are beyond human comprehension, making them feel powerless and trapped.
Ignorance, a decision for others to make
The decision to stay ignorant about what is happening is being made for them.
Inheritance, from father to son
This fear and ignorance is being passed down from generation to generation.
Engraved in their souls, engraved in their hearts
This fear and ignorance is engraved in their very being, making it difficult to escape.
There is an utter threat ahead and it still breathes
There is a major threat looming ahead, and it is still alive and well.
Prepare for war, prepare for death
They are being told to prepare for war and death, suggesting that it is inevitable.
A thousand humans cries in anger
There are countless people who are angry and protesting against what is happening.
Divided voices united to one
Despite their differences, people are starting to unite and speak up against the oppression that is happening.
Blindly obey every command
They are still blindly obeying every command, no matter how unreasonable or violent it may be.
Determined future they create
They are causing a future filled with pain and oppression for themselves and future generations.
Reign of terror from far way back
This kind of fear and oppression has been happening for a very long time.
Scaremongering through generations
Fear is being instilled in people from generation to generation, leading to a vicious cycle of violence and oppression.
Blood born new blood
This cycle of violence and oppression is being perpetuated, as new generations are taught to continue it.
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Written by: ERIK RUNDQVIST, TOBIAS GUSTAFSSON, ULF DALEGREN, URBAN GUSTAFSSON
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