I have to disagree with ToxicityBulletCM. I think it's a bit more deep than just disbelief in religion. Actually, Periphery hints at spirituality a lot in their lyrics and not always in a negative way. "We are one, we are the strength of the universal heart", "souls entwined", "in death we pray until all have transcended from this realm" are all examples of references to spirituality. They seem to hint a lot at souls being connected.
Anyway, this song isn't dissing religion. Rather, he's talking about seeking the truth.
"From the truth I'll never run.
Be it the light or the shadow"
It is most evident in these two lines that he is not simply bashing religion. He doesn't seem to be entirely convinced that the light (or religion, the will of God, etc.) is the right path or the path to the truth. However, he still considers a possibility. All he wants is to know the truth. If the truth is in the light, then so be it.
"So free the souls of those who desire a higher being."
"I despise the facade of the original martyr."
Here is seems like he might bashing on followers of a religion but I have another idea. I think he sees many religious people as sheeple who follower their religious herders out of fear or ignorance. These people are not searching for enlightenment or the truth, they are only trying to avoid punishment. He despises the mentality of these people and wishes to free them.
This song is about his "walk" to enlightenment. It isn't about "this religion is wrong; Believe this instead." It suggests that the best thing to do is keep an open mind and seek the truth through discovery rather than skepticism.
I have to disagree with ToxicityBulletCM. I think it's a bit more deep than just disbelief in religion. Actually, Periphery hints at spirituality a lot in their lyrics and not always in a negative way. "We are one, we are the strength of the universal heart", "souls entwined", "in death we pray until all have transcended from this realm" are all examples of references to spirituality. They seem to hint a lot at souls being connected.
Anyway, this song isn't dissing religion. Rather, he's talking about seeking the truth.
"From the truth I'll never run. Be it the light or the shadow" It is most evident in these two lines that he is not simply bashing religion. He doesn't seem to be entirely convinced that the light (or religion, the will of God, etc.) is the right path or the path to the truth. However, he still considers a possibility. All he wants is to know the truth. If the truth is in the light, then so be it.
"So free the souls of those who desire a higher being." "I despise the facade of the original martyr." Here is seems like he might bashing on followers of a religion but I have another idea. I think he sees many religious people as sheeple who follower their religious herders out of fear or ignorance. These people are not searching for enlightenment or the truth, they are only trying to avoid punishment. He despises the mentality of these people and wishes to free them.
This song is about his "walk" to enlightenment. It isn't about "this religion is wrong; Believe this instead." It suggests that the best thing to do is keep an open mind and seek the truth through discovery rather than skepticism.