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.
all beware the blackened tongue
its laden heavy with lies
bleeding on the cross for the world to see
traitor, liar, thief - all will be revealed
millions caught in rapture torn inside with fear
eat the flesh and drink the blood
slave off reality for one more of the flock
your soul, it decomposes
as poisoned words seep into your mind
cryptic signs of holding evil thoughts at bay
while your sins, your sins are washed away
as fallen angels we will fight
against a king thats dead and gone
no second coming for the general of the weak
unholy wars waged upon the land
merciless wrath upon the non-believer
the blood it soaks into the soil
as your idols weep in shame
the council of heathens
has gathered to bring
an end to their own slavery
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
controlling our thoughts no more
the sheep wander blindly in the night
as the sheperd passes on the plate
the golden-tongued orator
spreads only wicked lies
ive seen the fire burning your temple
ashes and dust return to the earth
as we summon the night
and flames lick at the gates
their dominion decays and it falls
the kingdom and crusaders
their spell is weakened
the council of heathens
has gathered to bring
an end to their own slavery
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
controlling our thoughts no more
dominion of deceit
bones in the ground
controlling our thoughts no more
its laden heavy with lies
bleeding on the cross for the world to see
traitor, liar, thief - all will be revealed
millions caught in rapture torn inside with fear
eat the flesh and drink the blood
slave off reality for one more of the flock
your soul, it decomposes
as poisoned words seep into your mind
cryptic signs of holding evil thoughts at bay
while your sins, your sins are washed away
as fallen angels we will fight
against a king thats dead and gone
no second coming for the general of the weak
unholy wars waged upon the land
merciless wrath upon the non-believer
the blood it soaks into the soil
as your idols weep in shame
the council of heathens
has gathered to bring
an end to their own slavery
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
controlling our thoughts no more
the sheep wander blindly in the night
as the sheperd passes on the plate
the golden-tongued orator
spreads only wicked lies
ive seen the fire burning your temple
ashes and dust return to the earth
as we summon the night
and flames lick at the gates
their dominion decays and it falls
the kingdom and crusaders
their spell is weakened
the council of heathens
has gathered to bring
an end to their own slavery
dominion of deceit will now surely fall
controlling our thoughts no more
dominion of deceit
bones in the ground
controlling our thoughts no more
Lyrics submitted by rustedhope
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