It's about the Catholic Church, and how it's still a powerful force, this far down the line.
First verse: Inquisition, then the power waned, but the ancient lies were still around.
Second verse: The church today
Third verse: The church is still trying to give people their legacy, or 'daily bread'. But the modern world doesn't want them anymore.
'Sinister Rouge' - Rouge is 'red', like the robes worn by some officials in the church (Cardinals, was it?).
It's about the Catholic Church, and how it's still a powerful force, this far down the line. First verse: Inquisition, then the power waned, but the ancient lies were still around. Second verse: The church today Third verse: The church is still trying to give people their legacy, or 'daily bread'. But the modern world doesn't want them anymore. 'Sinister Rouge' - Rouge is 'red', like the robes worn by some officials in the church (Cardinals, was it?).