OK - First of all you can't talk about the meaning of these lyrics without understanding the reference to Revelations 13:1 - "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea"
Mr. Hurricane "One day I saw a beast comin'From across the sea". Obviously the band has indeed named themselves after the beast of St. John the Divine's Revelation if there were any doubt. The beast is the enemy, the false prophet, the one who brings on the apocalypse of humanity. Read it for yourself:
http://www.bartleby.com/108/66/13.html
What is Mr. Hurricane? Is that a derisive name for Christ? I really don't understand all that the speaker is saying but it seems that he is not on a wholesome path. Anyone have better insight into this? I hope this discussion continues. Be careful what you listen to. Choose the path of light kids.
OK - First of all you can't talk about the meaning of these lyrics without understanding the reference to Revelations 13:1 - "And I stood upon the sand of the sea, and saw a beast rise up out of the sea" Mr. Hurricane "One day I saw a beast comin'From across the sea". Obviously the band has indeed named themselves after the beast of St. John the Divine's Revelation if there were any doubt. The beast is the enemy, the false prophet, the one who brings on the apocalypse of humanity. Read it for yourself: http://www.bartleby.com/108/66/13.html What is Mr. Hurricane? Is that a derisive name for Christ? I really don't understand all that the speaker is saying but it seems that he is not on a wholesome path. Anyone have better insight into this? I hope this discussion continues. Be careful what you listen to. Choose the path of light kids.