Zero Tolerance

"A serpent spews out fantasy- Unjustified blasphemy That cannot be condoned"

• I think this references to a liar (human being or institution) who feeds the masses with lies and indignity.

"It must be strange to not have lived So far into existence"

• This person obviously lives in his own world, ignoring his human roots.

"This is not a test of power This is not a game to be lost or won Let justice be done"

• Pretty much speaks for it self

"There will be zero tolerance For the creator of hallowed intentions There will be zero tolerance Fate is your deciding God"

• Zero tolerance for those who manipulate us, who pretend to know the answers to the tough questions of life and therefore lead us into certain destruction.

"Karma comes crashing down Leaving a very deep scar Exposing a door to the Source of a verbal whore Machines supply the altar Where virtuous lives are sacrificed"

• Their deeds will be exposed and figured out by the people ("the source of a verbal whore" references to the media e.g. television-news report etc.). We can finally look through that veil of deception and perceive the real picture of what is going on (e.g. fake news reports to justify wars).

this song is awesome... my favorite of Death's.

The song is about how in any religion, there is "zero tolerance" for any disagreement or difference - despite the fact that most religions have very loose rots and are quite questionable.

The song also makes a point that "virtuous lives" are wasted by dedicating their lives to these religions. It also hints at how religion is quite destuctive at the openings lines.

Sounds like this might be a song denying God's existance. The lyrics in the chorus are "There will be zero tolerance/for the creator of hallowed intentions/There will be zero tolerance/fate is your deciding God."

In other words, perhaps Chuck is saying that God doesn't exist, and fate, where you end up after you die, is the only one that matters. The lyrics are kinda cryptic, as in most songs on here. That's why this website has been created, to interpret the song's meaning.

This is probably very helpful. Spark Magazin did a short interview with chuck, exactly answering this question briefly. Enjoy ;)

http://www.emptywords.org/SparkMagazine07-95part2.htm

I've no idea what this song is about but i do know that the second solo (Bobby Koelble) is some fantastic work.

That is what the song is about? Wow! It is also one of my favourite's. Thank you for explaining, Floop.

Actually its more about corruption in all walks of life, such as churches, governments--whatever the case the others that are sleeping are people that are oblivious, and the others that are escaping are finding out the truth. There will be zero tolerance to those who have bad intentions toward humanity, ultimately.

"This is not a test of power This is not a game to be lost or won Let justice be done"

Best words, right there. Really catchy and it sums most of what the song means.

This is on of my favorite tracks ever. I can't even describe how great and imaginative the guitar solos are in this song. I think the lyrics on this song are the most symbolic and can be interpreted 1000 different ways.

the first verse reminds me of the Nazis in the 1940's...in the dark of night Hitler would spout his hate while the gestapo (spelling?) would round up those who didn't agree (While others are sleeping And some are escaping A serpent spews out fantasy)

I dunno but the music is awesome and Chuck was a genius :)