In the gospel of John, we are warned of false prophets and false priests at the end of the world. The red priest (bad priest) is a false priest who is talking about miracles by a man raised in the sea which is mentioned in Revelation 13:1. A man is coming in 13:1...Revelation 13:1 says "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy." It is clear that the lyrics are talking about the antichrist because the antichrist will pretend to be Jesus Christ and is coming to "charm the daughters and the sons" as in God's children. The chorus is obviously talking about the end of the world. The second verse is very poignant. The eyes will open of those involved. This is either referencing the verse where every knee will bow when Jesus comes back or it's just saying that those involved will be aware of the deceit being pulled. The part where he says, Don't take this son, but you'll be killed by the man from seven hills. The line is referencing the mark of the beast which will supposedly give wisdom but all who wear the mark will blaspheme Christ. The man from seven hills is again the beast. The seven hills are the seven heads which the beast has. The bridge brings some comfort...Look children to the eastern sky. Jesus is supposed to appear in the eastern sky when he returns. When the ghosts take hold of men who died. This references either angels or demons taking the souls of the bodies in the graves. When your fathers weep and your mothers cry. Adults are responsible for their actions...Children are innocent. So some adults will not enter the kingdom of heaven, but children are innocent and will not have to suffer. I think this is probably the deepest and most spiritual song I've ever heard from any band and Anberlin are very bold to do this as a secular band.
Spot on.. only thing I noticed was when you said "The seven hills are the seven heads which the beast has" Rome was called the city on seven hills so I think theres more of a connection to Rome than the seven heads but it is entirely possible.
Spot on.. only thing I noticed was when you said "The seven hills are the seven heads which the beast has" Rome was called the city on seven hills so I think theres more of a connection to Rome than the seven heads but it is entirely possible.
Although Anberlin is indeed secular, the members of the band are all christians. I agre tthat t is bold of them to do this not labelled under a christian label, but this is not the first song they've made that has referred the bible or Hinted at Jesus/God in their songs. I am absolutely not trying to bash, I agree completely with the meaning of the song, and I appreciate such an accurate description. God bless ya man!
Although Anberlin is indeed secular, the members of the band are all christians. I agre tthat t is bold of them to do this not labelled under a christian label, but this is not the first song they've made that has referred the bible or Hinted at Jesus/God in their songs. I am absolutely not trying to bash, I agree completely with the meaning of the song, and I appreciate such an accurate description. God bless ya man!
I'm gonna take a crack at it....
In the gospel of John, we are warned of false prophets and false priests at the end of the world. The red priest (bad priest) is a false priest who is talking about miracles by a man raised in the sea which is mentioned in Revelation 13:1. A man is coming in 13:1...Revelation 13:1 says "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea, having seven heads and ten horns, and upon his horns ten crowns, and upon his heads the name of blasphemy." It is clear that the lyrics are talking about the antichrist because the antichrist will pretend to be Jesus Christ and is coming to "charm the daughters and the sons" as in God's children. The chorus is obviously talking about the end of the world. The second verse is very poignant. The eyes will open of those involved. This is either referencing the verse where every knee will bow when Jesus comes back or it's just saying that those involved will be aware of the deceit being pulled. The part where he says, Don't take this son, but you'll be killed by the man from seven hills. The line is referencing the mark of the beast which will supposedly give wisdom but all who wear the mark will blaspheme Christ. The man from seven hills is again the beast. The seven hills are the seven heads which the beast has. The bridge brings some comfort...Look children to the eastern sky. Jesus is supposed to appear in the eastern sky when he returns. When the ghosts take hold of men who died. This references either angels or demons taking the souls of the bodies in the graves. When your fathers weep and your mothers cry. Adults are responsible for their actions...Children are innocent. So some adults will not enter the kingdom of heaven, but children are innocent and will not have to suffer. I think this is probably the deepest and most spiritual song I've ever heard from any band and Anberlin are very bold to do this as a secular band.
Spot on.. only thing I noticed was when you said "The seven hills are the seven heads which the beast has" Rome was called the city on seven hills so I think theres more of a connection to Rome than the seven heads but it is entirely possible.
Spot on.. only thing I noticed was when you said "The seven hills are the seven heads which the beast has" Rome was called the city on seven hills so I think theres more of a connection to Rome than the seven heads but it is entirely possible.
Although Anberlin is indeed secular, the members of the band are all christians. I agre tthat t is bold of them to do this not labelled under a christian label, but this is not the first song they've made that has referred the bible or Hinted at Jesus/God in their songs. I am absolutely not trying to bash, I agree completely with the meaning of the song, and I appreciate such an accurate description. God bless ya man!
Although Anberlin is indeed secular, the members of the band are all christians. I agre tthat t is bold of them to do this not labelled under a christian label, but this is not the first song they've made that has referred the bible or Hinted at Jesus/God in their songs. I am absolutely not trying to bash, I agree completely with the meaning of the song, and I appreciate such an accurate description. God bless ya man!