R.I.P.
WITCHFINDER Lyrics


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The screams and the dreams and the nightmares it seems are from Hell
Things lurk in the churchyard and raise from the soil those who dwell
They come from a cult of evil and bad, No relent
To search for the body they seek there that night whose consent

Oh yeah they're grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
Lucifer drives in today
Grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
Messing with the sacred way

The corpse it is taken to Satanist's Hill for its fate
Where hundreds of demons and creatures from Hell there do wait
Its heart does not beat but it's body is given to Hell
The air it is silent and all that you hear is his bell

Oh yeah they're grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
Messing with the sacred way
Grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
Lucifer drives in today

With many strange ways here on this earth I fear
For many a soul that rests in the church, it is clear
Although they are dead and cannot move, they can't rest
For when darkness falls, the snatchers from Hell, they do quest

Oh yeah they're grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
Messing with the sacred way
Grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
Stealing the bodies for prey
Meaning | Verified
Oh yeah, they're grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashes
Lucifer drives in today




Grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashes
Leaving a hole where he lay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "R.I.P." by WITCHFINDER paint a vivid and eerie picture of grave snatchers and church gate-crashers engaging in dark rituals and disturbing activities. The song opens with a description of screams, dreams, and nightmares emanating from Hell, setting a chilling tone. It speaks of nefarious entities lurking in churchyards, raising the dead from their graves to fulfill a malevolent purpose. These beings are described as being part of a cult of evil, relentless in their pursuit of bodies and souls.


The chorus emphasizes the audacious nature of these grave snatchers and church gate-crashers, brazenly defying sacred boundaries and invoking the presence of Lucifer himself. The lyrics evoke a sense of chaos and sacrilege, as these entities disrupt the natural order and show no regard for the sanctity of life or death. Their actions suggest a disregard for morality and a willingness to dabble in forbidden realms for their own dark desires.


As the narrative unfolds, the stolen corpse is taken to the foreboding Satanist's Hill, where it is presented to a host of demonic entities and malevolent creatures. The imagery of a silent air punctuated only by the tolling of a bell heightens the sense of dread and foreboding surrounding the scene. The lyrics paint a picture of a macabre ritual where the boundaries between the living and the dead are blurred, and where the forces of darkness hold sway.


The final verses speak to the perpetual restlessness and torment of the souls whose bodies are desecrated by these grave snatchers. Even in death, they are pursued by malevolent forces seeking to exploit and defile them for their own ends. The lyrics convey a sense of unease and disquiet at the thought of these dark entities roaming the earth, disrupting the peace of the deceased and unleashing havoc upon the living. Overall, "R.I.P." presents a chilling and provocative narrative that delves into themes of death, darkness, and the reckless pursuit of power at any cost.


Line by Line Meaning

The screams and the dreams and the nightmares it seems are from Hell
The terrifying visions and sounds are demonic in nature


Things lurk in the churchyard and raise from the soil those who dwell
Sinister beings emerge from the graveyard to torment the living


They come from a cult of evil and bad, No relent
Evil forces show no mercy in their wicked intentions


To search for the body they seek there that night whose consent
They seek a specific body without regard for consent or moral boundaries


Oh yeah they're grave snatchers, yeah, church gate-crashers
They disrespect the dead and desecrate sacred places


Lucifer drives in today
The devil's influence is present in their actions


The corpse it is taken to Satanist's Hill for its fate
The body is brought to a place of dark rituals and devil worship


Where hundreds of demons and creatures from Hell there do wait
A gathering of evil entities awaits to claim the body


Its heart does not beat but it's body is given to Hell
Even though life has left the body, it is offered up to evil forces


The air it is silent and all that you hear is his bell
An eerie silence surrounds the scene, broken only by a haunting bell


With many strange ways here on this earth I fear
There are mysterious and dark forces at play on Earth


For many a soul that rests in the church, it is clear
The deceased are not at peace within the church's grounds


Although they are dead and cannot move, they can't rest
Restless spirits are disturbed by the malicious actions of the grave snatchers


For when darkness falls, the snatchers from Hell, they do quest
Under the cover of darkness, the demonic grave snatchers carry out their sinister mission


Stealing the bodies for prey
The bodies are stolen for dark purposes


Leaving a hole where he lay
The desecration of graves leaves a void where peace once resided




Lyrics © Revolver Music Limited
Written by: Paul Tavey, Philip John Cope

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