The Awakening
War Of Ages Lyrics


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Eyes blind to the death of the church, a fabrication of truth.
Burn the banner you call love and open your eyes.

You've awakened the warriors, march for we are the elite.
Our altars are stained with blood.

Here we are in the fight of our lives, why won't you listen, we bring
the angel of death.

God I'm on my knees, suffering, is this all I am.
Please fill my pain, lift me up and hold me close to your heart.
How could I fail you once again, your love is what sustains me.

Here lies another empty tomb is what you preach.
Fear the very thing you created, yet you're still blind.
Death to those who bear the mark, life to those who choose to fight.

As we gather in your presence.

God I'm on my knees, suffering, is this all I am.




Please fill my pain, lift me up and hold me close to your heart.
How could I fail you once again, your love is what sustains me.

Overall Meaning

The song "The Awakening" by War of Ages provides a commentary on the state of the church and the need for a revolution. The opening lines "Eyes blind to the death of the church, a fabrication of truth" convey a sense of disillusionment and disappointment towards the church. The line "Burn the banner you call love and open your eyes" suggests that the concept of love that the church claims to promote is flawed and needs to be rethought.


The chorus "You've awakened the warriors, march for we are the elite. Our altars are stained with blood" refers to those who have been awakened to the truth and are ready to fight for it. The lyrics suggest that this is not an easy battle, as indicated by the lines "Here we are in the fight of our lives, why won't you listen, we bring the angel of death".


The song then takes a more personal turn in the bridge with the lines "God I'm on my knees, suffering, is this all I am. Please fill my pain, lift me up and hold me close to your heart. How could I fail you once again, your love is what sustains me". These lines convey a sense of personal struggle and the need for redemption.


Overall, "The Awakening" by War of Ages is a powerful commentary on the state of the church and the need for change.


Line by Line Meaning

Eyes blind to the death of the church, a fabrication of truth.
People are oblivious to the decline of the church, which is being propped up by lies.


Burn the banner you call love and open your eyes.
Abandon the false idea of love and wake up to reality.


You've awakened the warriors, march for we are the elite.
The singer is rallying troops to fight for a worthy cause.


Our altars are stained with blood.
The sacrifices and struggles of the artist's cause are great.


Here we are in the fight of our lives, why won't you listen, we bring the angel of death.
The artist is desperate for others to see the magnitude of the conflict at hand and join their cause.


God I'm on my knees, suffering, is this all I am.
The singer is feeling helpless and questioning their purpose in life.


Please fill my pain, lift me up and hold me close to your heart.
The singer is seeking comfort and reassurance from a higher power.


How could I fail you once again, your love is what sustains me.
The artist is aware of their past mistakes but remains dedicated to their faith.


Here lies another empty tomb is what you preach.
The artist is critical of religious leaders who preach hollow teachings.


Fear the very thing you created, yet you're still blind.
People are afraid of the monster they have helped create, but they are not aware of its true nature.


Death to those who bear the mark, life to those who choose to fight.
Those who blindly follow dangerous teachings are doomed, while those who stand up for their beliefs will prevail.


As we gather in your presence.
The artist and their fellow believers are coming together to practice their faith.




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