Wasp
Wasp Lyrics
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God of creation are we blind?
Cause some here are slaves that worship guns that spit thunder
The children that you've made have lost their minds
This monster that we call the earth is bleeding
Cause the children have been left alone too long
This thing that we've made is fat and feeds on the hate
Of the millions that it's taught to sing the song
The Headless Children
The screams that fill the night, fill the night, fill the night, fill the night
The Headless Children
The madness steals the light, steals the light, steals the light, steals the light
Timebombs in the hands of all the wicked war babies
Light the fuse of temptation and we all burn
Four horsemen sit high up in the saddle
And waiting and ride the bloody trail of no return
Sleeping in the arms of a nightmare
And wake to find we've been away too long
This frankenstein of flesh stitched together back from death
And preying on the souls of everyone
The Headless Children
The screams that fill the night, fill the night, fill the night, fill the night
The Headless Children
The madness steals the light, steals the light, steals the light, steals the light
In these lyrics, Wasp expresses a plea for help from a higher power, specifically addressing a father figure and a god of creation. The band suggests that humanity is blind to the destructive path it has taken. They highlight the worship of guns and violence, symbolizing the obsession and idolization of power and destruction. The children, who are the future generation, have lost their innocence and sanity in this chaotic world.
The lyrics depict the earth as a wounded creature, bleeding from the consequences of neglect and abandonment. The phrase "left alone too long" implies that the children have been left without proper guidance and nurturing, leading them to embrace hate and participate in the cycle of violence. The "thing" that has been created by society is characterized as obese and thriving on the hatred it fosters in millions of individuals.
The chorus, with the repeated lines "The Headless Children" and "The screams that fill the night," portrays the disturbing and horrifying nature of the world these children inhabit. It symbolizes the loss of identity and direction as well as the agonizing screams that echo throughout the night, representing the suffering and pain experienced by the children and also society as a whole. The light, which typically symbolizes hope and enlightenment, is stolen by the madness and chaos that prevails.
The lyrics further express the idea that the destructive tendencies within humanity have the potential to explode like timebombs. The reference to "wicked war babies" suggests that these destructive forces are systemic and inherited from past generations. The four horsemen mentioned are a biblical reference to the apocalypse, a symbol of doom and destruction. They ride a bloody trail of no return, indicating that the consequences of these destructive tendencies are irreversible.
The lyrics conclude with a metaphorical portrayal of humanity as a Frankenstein-like creation, stitched together from dead flesh but somehow revived. This reanimated monster, symbolizing the dark side of humanity, preys on the souls of everyone, feeding on their weaknesses and perpetuating the cycle of violence.
Overall, the lyrics of "WASP" depict a bleak and disturbed world where children have been corrupted and lost their sanity. There is a call for intervention, a plea for salvation from the destructive forces that have overwhelmed society. The song highlights the consequences of neglect and the dangers of embracing hate and violence, painting a powerful and haunting image of the state of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Father come save us from this madness we're under
We are in desperate need of guidance and protection from the chaos and insanity that surrounds us.
God of creation are we blind?
Are we unable to see the truth and understand the consequences of our actions, despite being created by a higher power?
Cause some here are slaves that worship guns that spit thunder
There are individuals who have become enslaved to a destructive obsession with firearms, which only bring chaos and harm.
The children that you've made have lost their minds
The younger generations, who are the product of your creation, have become mentally disturbed and lost within this troubled world.
This monster that we call the earth is bleeding
Our planet, which has become a monstrous entity, is suffering and deteriorating.
Cause the children have been left alone too long
The neglect and absence of proper guidance towards the children have led to their current state of distress and confusion.
This thing that we've made is fat and feeds on the hate
The society we have constructed has become greedy and thrives on negativity and animosity.
Of the millions that it's taught to sing the song
It manipulates and influences countless individuals to adopt and propagate its destructive ideology.
The Headless Children
Refers to the lost and mindless individuals who make up society.
The screams that fill the night, fill the night, fill the night, fill the night
The agonizing cries of the broken and disillusioned resonate throughout the darkness, intensifying their suffering.
The madness steals the light, steals the light, steals the light, steals the light
The insanity and chaos overpower and diminish any form of hope or enlightenment, plunging everything into darkness.
Timebombs in the hands of all the wicked war babies
Dangerous individuals, who were born into an era of violence and conflict, possess the potential to cause catastrophic destruction.
Light the fuse of temptation and we all burn
If we succumb to the allure of destructive desires and actions, we will all suffer the consequences and destruction that follows.
Four horsemen sit high up in the saddle
Symbolizes the imminent arrival of death and destruction, represented by the biblical Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse.
And waiting and ride the bloody trail of no return
They patiently await their moment to embark on a path of irreversible carnage and chaos.
Sleeping in the arms of a nightmare
Existing in a state of unconsciousness within a terrifying and nightmarish reality.
And wake to find we've been away too long
When we finally awaken from our ignorance and apathy, we realize that we have been detached from the truth and the consequences of our actions for far too long.
This frankenstein of flesh stitched together back from death
Refers to a society that has been resurrected, but in a twisted and monstrous form, through the amalgamation of various destructive elements.
And preying on the souls of everyone
Exploiting and consuming the essence and spirit of every individual, causing harm to their well-being and sanity.
Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
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@arvidjunstromcovers7060
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The Flame 10:49
B.A.D. 14:33
School Daze 18:31
Hellion 22:09
Sleeping (In the Fire) 25:49
On Your Knees 29:47
Tormentor 33:39
The Torture Never Stops 37:51
Show no mercy 41:50
Paint it black 45:40
@nickgage1162
THANK U QUARANTINE
0:00 Animal (Fuck Like A Beast)
3:08 I Wanna Be Somebody
6:51 L.O.V.E. Machine
10:48 The Flame
14:31 B.A.D.
18:30 School Daze
22:07 Hellion
25:48 Sleeping (In The Fire)
29:46 On Your Knees
33:37 Tormentor
37:50 The Torture Never Stops
41:49 Show No Mercy
45:38 Paint It Black
ALL HAIL W.A.S.P. WHAT DOES IT STAND FOR? WE AIN'T SURE, PAL
@okinawajapan1
5:30 I wanna be somebody solo
9:20 Love Machine solo
13:00 Before the flame burns out solo
17:12 BAD solo
*21:05 School Daze solo
*24:23 Hellion solo
**27:55 & 28:55 Sleeping in the fire solo
32:00 On your knees solo
33:55 & 35:53 Tormentor solo 37:10
40:05 the torture never stops solo
43:55 Wasteland solo
47:30 paint it black solo
@hallowedbutchery
One of the greatest metal albums ever made.
@Good-Enuff-Garage
they were being groomed to be the next best thing but they Effed it up somehow, had something to do with the Iron Maiden tour
@hisdudeness4537
W.A.S.P. had everything to be one of the biggest metal acts. Everything. PMRC stifled their growth in America.
Also Blackie is a self absorbed asshole.
@johnboisjolie1479
Chris Holmes is a bad a!! Axe man to say the least, I talked to him the other day.
God Speed in your circles,rock on. Rock on. J.b
@arvidjunstromcovers7060
Animal F**k Like A Beast 0:00
I Wanna Be Somebody 3:10
L.O.V.E. Machine 6:56
The Flame 10:49
B.A.D. 14:33
School Daze 18:31
Hellion 22:09
Sleeping (In the Fire) 25:49
On Your Knees 29:47
Tormentor 33:39
The Torture Never Stops 37:51
Show no mercy 41:50
Paint it black 45:40
@Lava6409
80-talet ringde Animal Fuck Like A Beast*
@cromlech6167
+80-talet ringde Thanx man!
@user-pf7qg9lc6p
80sMetal and toughest in 80's, every specially 80's music heavy fan should own this, i will becourse good memories for me, special picture lp is best!
@JeffGeorgalas
WHAT you stupid fuck?
@antoniogoncalves8288
Arvid Junström Covers fucking awesome album