No, I think this song is about a gun battle that takes place on a prison planet in a star system threatened by intense gamma radiation. As both sides fight, they're reminded that no matter who wins, their planet and culture is eventually doomed. The existential tone of the lyrics underlines the pointlessness of the conflict, and also the bitter recognition that even in the face of annihilation, they might all be mere puppets, acting again and again on an eternal stage, in a meaningless and uncaring universe.
That's what I got out of it. I don't know where the whole "religious experience" thing comes from!
I'm sorry, but atterlep was correct. Both primary members of Bodies of Water belong to the Christian faith, and almost every song they write contains allusions to scripture. This song is no exception, and is loosely based on the Baptism (and possibly Transfiguration) of Christ.
I'm sorry, but atterlep was correct. Both primary members of Bodies of Water belong to the Christian faith, and almost every song they write contains allusions to scripture. This song is no exception, and is loosely based on the Baptism (and possibly Transfiguration) of Christ.
No, I think this song is about a gun battle that takes place on a prison planet in a star system threatened by intense gamma radiation. As both sides fight, they're reminded that no matter who wins, their planet and culture is eventually doomed. The existential tone of the lyrics underlines the pointlessness of the conflict, and also the bitter recognition that even in the face of annihilation, they might all be mere puppets, acting again and again on an eternal stage, in a meaningless and uncaring universe.
That's what I got out of it. I don't know where the whole "religious experience" thing comes from!
I'm sorry, but atterlep was correct. Both primary members of Bodies of Water belong to the Christian faith, and almost every song they write contains allusions to scripture. This song is no exception, and is loosely based on the Baptism (and possibly Transfiguration) of Christ.
I'm sorry, but atterlep was correct. Both primary members of Bodies of Water belong to the Christian faith, and almost every song they write contains allusions to scripture. This song is no exception, and is loosely based on the Baptism (and possibly Transfiguration) of Christ.
This is what I get for not reading. Sigh. Good post, hahahaha.
This is what I get for not reading. Sigh. Good post, hahahaha.