From Hell

Dark Moor's song 'From Hell' delves into the depths of human depravity and the chaos that ensues when morality is cast aside. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world consumed by darkness, where sadness and madness reign supreme. The opening lines, 'Pure dark badness / A black cold sadness,' set the tone for a journey into a nightmarish reality where despair is omnipresent. This descent into madness is further emphasized by the imagery of falling into a 'hole of madness,' suggesting a loss of control and a plunge into chaos.

The song's narrative takes us to a city where silence is shattered by the 'Iron Gods' pouring 'flaming violence.' This could be interpreted as a metaphor for industrialization or war, where the relentless march of progress or conflict brings destruction and suffering. The sirens' cries and the allowance of murder highlight a society where lawlessness prevails, and human life is devalued. The repeated refrain 'From hell! / Right from hell!' underscores the hellish nature of this existence, as if the very essence of evil has been unleashed upon the world.

As the song progresses, it explores themes of betrayal, greed, and the cyclical nature of violence. The 'crazy driven horden of brothers' and the 'money given to slay others' reflect a world where loyalty is bought and sold, and bloodshed is a currency. The lines 'Keep on fighting no surrender / Judgement coming no defender' suggest an inevitable reckoning, where justice will eventually prevail, but not without immense suffering. The final lines, 'Power does conspire / Against innocence / Wrapped in wire / The souls cry,' encapsulate the song's message: the innocent are often ensnared in the machinations of the powerful, leading to a collective cry of anguish from the depths of hell.