i agree with TheWiccanPoet to an extent. Some of the lyrics combined with imagery in the video suggest that the song could have something to do with the salem witch trials. another possibility is that it could be detailing an old voodoo ritual (or even an old christian ritual) where, in order to cure an illness (present in the song through the mention of fever) mothers would submerge their children in the water, which was believed to purify the body and spirit. not sure about holding them under until they drown though. also, the lyrics "the lord's gonna come for your first born son, his hair's on fire and his heart is burning" could be in reference to the fever, or it could be in reference to the appearance of 'the lord' who is this case could either be the christian god, the devil, or papa legba from voodoo. just some theories.
i agree with TheWiccanPoet to an extent. Some of the lyrics combined with imagery in the video suggest that the song could have something to do with the salem witch trials. another possibility is that it could be detailing an old voodoo ritual (or even an old christian ritual) where, in order to cure an illness (present in the song through the mention of fever) mothers would submerge their children in the water, which was believed to purify the body and spirit. not sure about holding them under until they drown though. also, the lyrics "the lord's gonna come for your first born son, his hair's on fire and his heart is burning" could be in reference to the fever, or it could be in reference to the appearance of 'the lord' who is this case could either be the christian god, the devil, or papa legba from voodoo. just some theories.
IN* this case. (wish there was an edit button)
IN* this case. (wish there was an edit button)