the SONG of the GODS by Brainslug (2024)

the SONG of the GODS

Sludge/stoner/doom metal Portland, Oregon

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In the shadow of our mother
We follow one another
End this unholy suffering
Return the earth to nothing

We will never recover
This is the death of love
We will never recover

This is the death of us all

We'll pretend it's all alright
But this is the end of all life
Whoa

And it came to be
As we had always known
That the life of the Almother
Would be choked out, now gone
And without the ocean
To sustain the tides
Our original essence
Could not fall nor rise
And the sun would drop from the sky
And the moon would meet his demise
And their children would cry
Collapse, unable to breathe

And the world as we knew it
Would return to the vast sea

The lyrics of Brainslug's song "SONG of the GODS" explore themes of destruction, loss, and the consequences of our actions. The opening lines, "In the shadow of our mother, we follow one another," can be interpreted as referring to humanity as children or descendants of Mother Earth. It suggests that we are connected to and dependent on the Earth for our existence.

The next lines, "End this unholy suffering, return the earth to nothing," convey a sense of desperation and a desire to put an end to the pain and destruction caused by our actions. It reflects a recognition that our current path is unsustainable and destructive, and suggests a yearning for a fresh start or a return to a state of harmony with the Earth.

The repetition of the phrase "We will never recover, this is the death of love" emphasizes the magnitude of the loss and the irreversible damage caused. It implies that the destruction being witnessed is not only physical but also spiritual and emotional in nature. The subsequent line, "This is the death of us all," further emphasizes the catastrophic consequences of our actions, suggesting that if we continue on this path, it will ultimately lead to our own demise.

"We'll pretend it's all alright, but this is the end of all life" exposes the tendency of humans to deny or ignore the gravity of the situation. It highlights our inclination to turn a blind eye to the destruction we are causing, choosing instead to live in ignorance or denial. However, the following exclamation of "Whoa" suggests a realization of the severity of the situation, perhaps signaling a call to action or a moment of awakening.

The final paragraph of the song introduces a vivid imagery depicting the consequences of our actions. It imagines a world without the ocean, which sustains the tides and symbolizes the essential life force. Without this vital element, the natural cycle of life and death would be disrupted. The imagery of the sun dropping from the sky and the moon meeting its demise represents the collapse of fundamental aspects of our existence. The children crying signify the pain and sorrow felt by future generations who are left to bear the consequences of our actions. The lyrics ultimately suggest that if we do not change our ways, the world as we know it will be submerged in an unrecoverable state of destruction.

In the shadow of our mother
Under the influence and control of a higher power

We follow one another
Blindly imitating and conforming to societal norms

End this unholy suffering
Put an end to the ongoing, unjust pain

Return the earth to nothing
Reduce the world to a state of emptiness or non-existence

We will never recover
There is no possibility of regaining what has been lost

This is the death of love
Love has ceased to exist or hold any significance

This is the death of us all
The demise and annihilation of every individual

We'll pretend it's all alright
Engage in a façade of happiness and normalcy

But this is the end of all life
However, it marks the ultimate destruction of all living beings

And it came to be
The predetermined fate finally unfolded

As we had always known
It was anticipated and understood from the start

That the life of the Almother
The existence of the supreme being

Would be choked out, now gone
Will be suppressed and extinguished, now absent

And without the ocean
In the absence of the vast body of water

To sustain the tides
To uphold the ebb and flow of nature

Our original essence
Our fundamental nature and core identity

Could not fall nor rise
Would be unable to experience any form of progress or decline

And the sun would drop from the sky
The celestial body that illuminates the day would descend from above

And the moon would meet his demise
The celestial body that shines in the night sky would come to its end

And their children would cry
The offspring of these celestial bodies would lament and mourn

Collapse, unable to breathe
Collapse and be unable to sustain life or existence

And the world as we knew it
And the familiar world we were accustomed to

Would return to the vast sea
Would revert back to its original state, submerged in the expansive ocean

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