The House Of Wolves

Bring Me The Horizon's song 'The House of Wolves' is a powerful critique of religious hypocrisy and the false promises often associated with organized faith. The lyrics are filled with anger and disillusionment, as the narrator demands a reason to believe in the doctrines that have been imposed upon them. The opening lines, 'Show me a sign, show me a reason to give / A solitary fuck about your god damn beliefs,' set the tone for the song's rebellious spirit. The narrator is not just questioning faith but outright rejecting it, suggesting that death is the only true salvation.

The recurring metaphor of 'brick by brick' symbolizes the gradual collapse of the 'house of wolves,' a structure built on deceit and manipulation. This house represents the institutions and individuals who use religion as a cloak to hide their true intentions. The phrase 'whispers in a thousand tongues' further emphasizes the deceit, suggesting that these lies are widespread and pervasive. The narrator's demand for the king to show himself is a direct challenge to the unseen and unproven promises of salvation and divine intervention.

The song's climax, 'When you die, the only kingdom you'll see / Is 2 foot wide and 6 foot deep,' is a stark reminder of mortality and the futility of false promises. The 'house of wolves' will ultimately burn, symbolizing the inevitable downfall of these hypocritical structures. Bring Me The Horizon uses intense imagery and raw emotion to convey a message of disillusionment and rebellion, urging listeners to question and challenge the beliefs that have been handed down to them without proof or reason.