Final Perfection
Altar of Oblivion
Seeking Salvation in a World of Deception: The Quest for Final Perfection
Altar of Oblivion's song 'Final Perfection' delves into the human struggle for redemption and the quest for spiritual purity amidst a world filled with deception and disillusionment. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a person grappling with pain and guilt, seeking solace through dreams and faith. The opening lines, 'Dreaming, deceiving / Dreaming to drain my body of pain,' suggest a desire to escape suffering through the power of belief, while 'Believing to wash my faults away' indicates a yearning for absolution and moral cleansing.
The song's imagery of 'blasphemy blowing through the corridors' and 'loyalty is victimless felony' highlights the pervasive nature of moral corruption and the challenges of maintaining integrity in a flawed world. The mention of 'piety as the source of honesty' and 'creed is the language of the dead' underscores the tension between genuine faith and hollow religious dogma. This dichotomy is further explored in the chorus, where the protagonist seeks 'illumination' through the 'rigors of faith,' suggesting that true enlightenment requires perseverance and sincerity.
The recurring theme of 'hiding in plain sight' and 'deceiving disguise' reflects the idea that truth and deception often coexist, making it difficult to discern genuine virtue from false appearances. The quest for 'final perfection' is portrayed as a journey towards spiritual fulfillment, with the protagonist looking to God for guidance and salvation. The song's conclusion, 'Brought up in this hazy world / Gather to see this final perfection,' evokes a sense of collective yearning for transcendence and ultimate redemption, emphasizing the universal nature of this spiritual quest.