I think the intro is important for context:
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We are facing a dangerous period ahead
If we do not stop, correct and change some of these wrongdoings now
We are all gonna suffer
Either thing we have made will overtake us or nature will take over
Earthquake, flood, rain, sever drought, sever winter
Lightning destructive, great wind destructive
These things will warn us that we are not following the law of the great spirit
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I am unable to track down a source for the voice of the words in the intro but the message is clear. The word Takeahnase may be made up, some have commented that it may be Native American, even more so considering the reference to Great Spirit and the warning issued from what sounds like a genuine Native American in the intro. But if it is made up by a member who perhaps identifies strongly with Native American beliefs it could be considered Native American inspired at least. I feel like the intro is really important for this song’s meaning, I am curious about who that was.
“When it begins - Takeahnase - the floods will sever the
christs from the earth. Thieves called it property -
Takeahnase - you'll drown for our mother's disgrace.”
The intent was a prophecy, in the “style” of Native Americans. Considering this came out a while ago in many ways this “prophecy” has been coming true and we’re steady on the path of “burn down”.
Side note on this album is one of the heaviest metal albums of all time. Each song is kind of epic, this is one of the “milder” songs, all of the lyrics are dark, scathingly critical of consumerism and nationalism, this song touches on
I think the intro is important for context: ——- We are facing a dangerous period ahead If we do not stop, correct and change some of these wrongdoings now We are all gonna suffer Either thing we have made will overtake us or nature will take over
Earthquake, flood, rain, sever drought, sever winter Lightning destructive, great wind destructive These things will warn us that we are not following the law of the great spirit —— I am unable to track down a source for the voice of the words in the intro but the message is clear. The word Takeahnase may be made up, some have commented that it may be Native American, even more so considering the reference to Great Spirit and the warning issued from what sounds like a genuine Native American in the intro. But if it is made up by a member who perhaps identifies strongly with Native American beliefs it could be considered Native American inspired at least. I feel like the intro is really important for this song’s meaning, I am curious about who that was.
“When it begins - Takeahnase - the floods will sever the christs from the earth. Thieves called it property - Takeahnase - you'll drown for our mother's disgrace.”
The intent was a prophecy, in the “style” of Native Americans. Considering this came out a while ago in many ways this “prophecy” has been coming true and we’re steady on the path of “burn down”.
Side note on this album is one of the heaviest metal albums of all time. Each song is kind of epic, this is one of the “milder” songs, all of the lyrics are dark, scathingly critical of consumerism and nationalism, this song touches on