Holy Laws Of Pain

Abhorrence's song 'Holy Laws Of Pain' delves into the profound and often unsettling themes of suffering, salvation, and the human condition. The lyrics present a narrative where pain is not just a physical sensation but a spiritual and existential experience. The opening lines, 'Listen to me, you mere mortals / Not through God, not through Satan / But through Me - You will feel the Pain,' set the tone for a journey that transcends traditional religious dichotomies. The speaker positions themselves as a conduit of pain, suggesting that suffering is an inevitable part of the human experience, independent of divine or demonic influence.

The song's chorus, 'Taste my gift - The Tribulation / Only one term - One requisition / Endure this torment - 'Till the End,' emphasizes the inevitability and inescapability of pain. This tribulation is portrayed as a gift, a necessary trial that one must endure. The lyrics 'Every fibre of your flesh / Feeling unreal pain / Utter depravity / Ecstatic agony' juxtapose physical torment with a perverse sense of ecstasy, suggesting that there is a twisted form of enlightenment or truth to be found in suffering. The line 'Rejoice in the Truth: The Pain' further reinforces this idea, urging listeners to embrace pain as a fundamental truth of existence.

The song also explores the moral and spiritual implications of pain. 'Holiness is never cheap / In the debt of pain you'll sink deep / Good deeds of the Righteous / Impurity of the Cursed / That's the price!' suggests that suffering is a form of spiritual currency, a price to be paid for holiness and righteousness. The choice between 'The Left or the Right' path symbolizes the moral decisions one must make, but the lyrics ultimately suggest that 'there's no way to save your soul / From the fingers of evil that reach for your throat.' This bleak outlook implies that no matter the path chosen, pain and torment are inescapable aspects of the human condition.

Abhorrence's 'Holy Laws Of Pain' is a dark and introspective exploration of suffering, morality, and the human soul. It challenges listeners to confront the inevitability of pain and consider its role in the quest for spiritual and existential truth.