“Astray (Fallen Angel)” is a dark satire of false messiahs and the institutions that enable them. The narrator boasts of miraculous powers, demands belief, and offers salvation — but only at the cost of submission, money, and individuality.
The refrain — “Here he comes with tongues of fire / Praise the Lord – a new Messiah” — mimics the language of worship while exposing its sinister undercurrent: the “Messiah” doesn’t liberate, he breaks wills and numbs minds.
The song’s title underscores the irony: this is not a savior, but a fallen angel leading others astray. It’s both a parody of religious dogma and a broader critique of authoritarian systems that promise bliss while enforcing control.
“Astray (Fallen Angel)” is a dark satire of false messiahs and the institutions that enable them. The narrator boasts of miraculous powers, demands belief, and offers salvation — but only at the cost of submission, money, and individuality.
The refrain — “Here he comes with tongues of fire / Praise the Lord – a new Messiah” — mimics the language of worship while exposing its sinister undercurrent: the “Messiah” doesn’t liberate, he breaks wills and numbs minds.
The song’s title underscores the irony: this is not a savior, but a fallen angel leading others astray. It’s both a parody of religious dogma and a broader critique of authoritarian systems that promise bliss while enforcing control.