Burn Your Crosses Lyrics

Lyric discussion by valtieri 

Cover art for Burn Your Crosses lyrics by Sabaton

I don't think this song is anti-Christian.. Looking at it somewhat objectively it appears there is a lot of sarcasm.

Notice how it says "make way for science" then it says "make way for yourself" he seems to be pointing out how people tend to worship themselves.

Also note the "put faith in mother earth" which seems to be a reference to paganism. Why would he go on and on about science and then refer to paganism which is just another religion?

The way I am looking at it is its not just religion really that causes problems. I think its talking about how as long as we put ourselves first then there will always be war and strife.

Note the part about the bishops. That is a great part of what I'm talking about. Bishops and clergy of the church have exploited religion for their own gain which has caused strife.

To throw in some more food for thought the part about "purified by pain" is almost a direct reference to Christian martyrdom.

So it really seems to me this song isn't about religion or against one specific thing I think its ultimately about how we always put ourselves first and we will have problems so long as we do.

I personaly agree. I know the singer Joakim is Agnostic though. But yeah its mostly just talking about "Religion" Period. Sabaton is like Iron Maiden, Their not trying to put a message put there they just sing about things.

Also they can't be to Anti Religion, Their newer song Swedish Pagans is talking about The Norse Gods and Assgard. Simply this song is just telling a story like 100 percent of Sabaton's other songs

Then why do they say Christ has only caused death and violence. The fact that they speak against Jesus goes beyond being anti-religious to being anti-spiritual.