See No Evil
Holy Soldier
The Silent Cries: A Heart-Wrenching Plea for Life
Holy Soldier's song "See No Evil" delves into the deeply emotional and controversial topic of abortion. The lyrics are written from the perspective of an unborn child, creating a poignant and heart-wrenching narrative. The song begins with the child floating inside the mother's womb, expressing a sense of impending arrival and life. However, this anticipation quickly turns to fear and dread as the mother contemplates ending the pregnancy. The child's plea, "Oh how can you do this to me?" underscores the innocence and vulnerability of the unborn life, making a powerful emotional appeal to the listener.
The chorus, with its repetition of "Thousands come, please don't kill me, thousands go, I want to live," highlights the sheer number of abortions that occur and the silent cries of countless unborn children. The lyrics suggest a sense of helplessness and desperation, as the child questions whether anyone can hear their plea for life. The mention of God hearing their cries juxtaposed with society's indifference—"We hear the lie and we simply look the other way"—criticizes the moral and ethical blindness of people who choose to ignore the issue.
The recurring phrase "See no evil, hear no evil, speak no evil" serves as a powerful metaphor for society's willful ignorance and denial. The image of the child seeing the man they desire, only to have him turn his back, symbolizes the abandonment and rejection faced by the unborn. The song's closing lines, with the child calling out to their mother in fear, drive home the emotional impact and the tragic reality of abortion. Holy Soldier uses this song to challenge listeners to confront the uncomfortable truths and moral dilemmas surrounding the issue, urging them to see, hear, and speak out against the silent suffering of the unborn.