| Alexisonfire – The Northern Lyrics | 14 years ago |
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The Line " Here he comes here he comes" may refer to the coming or presence of God, as the line " judge so severe " verifies. Seven trumpets can either refer to the second coming of Jesus Christ/God, or the seven plagues that were set on Egypt. This may simply emphasize the whole aspect of God being vengeful and omnipresent in the first testament. As they speak him near, it may mean that God is close to returning, or simply that he will soon pass judgment on the wicked. This would make sense from a slavery standpoint if the song was sung from the point of the slave, almost as though he was promising that God will serve justice to his owner. However, if you watch the music video on youtube or elsewhere, you will notice that the theme in the video seems to be revolving around a religious cult. In that sense, the song would appear to be about members of the cult being brainwashed by the priests preaching, and living in fear of the cult's vengeful god. The line " I want to go to heaven when I die" emphasizes the fact that the cult members will do anything to get in to heaven, even if it means committing horrible acts. Either way you should watch the video as it defintely sheds new possibilities on the meaning of the words. |
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