In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
Metal and men clash once more to the end
Warriors above with the power to kill descend
Militia of blood troops of hate march to die
Soldiers of Hell veterans of death arise
[Chorus]
Prepare for attack
Your body will burn
Endless war
There's no return
Prepare for attack
Death will arrive
Your orders are clear
No way to hide
Fight till death
Senseless death of all mankind overtakes
Armored assassins destroy at will your escape
Children of sorrow are trampled into the grave
There is no future no [fucking] world to [be] save[d].
[Chorus]
[To reign in Hell]
Gods of steel unleash their destruction on man
Reign of death what is the final command
Scepters of hate are dropped upon the Earth
Clouds of terror destroy all hope of rebirth
[Chorus]
[Fight till death [Repeat x 3]]
Warriors above with the power to kill descend
Militia of blood troops of hate march to die
Soldiers of Hell veterans of death arise
[Chorus]
Prepare for attack
Your body will burn
Endless war
There's no return
Prepare for attack
Death will arrive
Your orders are clear
No way to hide
Fight till death
Senseless death of all mankind overtakes
Armored assassins destroy at will your escape
Children of sorrow are trampled into the grave
There is no future no [fucking] world to [be] save[d].
[Chorus]
[To reign in Hell]
Gods of steel unleash their destruction on man
Reign of death what is the final command
Scepters of hate are dropped upon the Earth
Clouds of terror destroy all hope of rebirth
[Chorus]
[Fight till death [Repeat x 3]]
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I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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Why am I the only person who has commented on this song?? ONE OF THE BEST SLAYER SONGS EVER!! Actually one of the best songs ever.
Yep, true. Nothing but "OMG YOU DONT LISTEN TO KORN/SLIPKNOT/MCR/FOB/Generic Pop Artist(s)/Rap YOU SUCK AND YOUR MUSIC TASTE IS FALSE"
Ironic they say that, because all they listen to is what MTV/The radio/other people feed them.
Can't deny the awesomeness of old-school Slayer though!
No dude<br /> Slayer is one of the few bands that have remained awesome since the beginning
I think what everyone here is saying is right alot of people dont apreciated the old school slayer like the finale command or the antichrist and that's a shame because there songs new and old are just wicked and i love the song and how i think it represents how most people think about war and how sensless it is but on the other hand it could be about the end of the world and how men will have to fight the evil of hell and the demons that live there but in the song whe all fail. I love this song SLAYER RULES.
Because, unfortunately, a lot of Slayer listeners are in fact Slipknot kids who only like Slayer because they heard it was "the ultimate metal band" and kinda liked Angel of Death/South of Heaven/Raining Blood/well-known Slayer songs... Sad, I know...
But anyway... those of us who truly do appreciate Slayer know (and like) this song. Old-school.
'Cause people here are too lazy to submit the correct lyrics. =/
I think this song is pretty obviously about a war between men and demons, but I guess it could be interpreted as an anti-war song, kind of like Chemical Warfare.
It's sad that old-school Slayer isn't appreciated by most people. I really hate what the mainstream has done to a generation of people who might've been able to appreciate good music...
Pretty good song indeed. It describes the emotions soldiers have when faced with imminent death at the request of their commanders.
It's on ok song, but why is the first letter on every word capitalised?
You look for the size of the letters in a song this awesome?!!