Abominations

Morbid Angel's song 'Abominations' delves deep into themes of chaos, rebellion, and dark rituals. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world where ancient deities and dark forces rise against the established order, particularly targeting Christian symbols and beliefs. The 'churning sea of absu' and references to Tiamat, a primordial goddess from Mesopotamian mythology, set the stage for a narrative steeped in ancient chaos and destruction. The priests of chaos, who chant from the 'book of the worm,' symbolize a complete rejection of Christian doctrine, as they burn the symbols of Christ and mock the teachings of Jesus.

The song's imagery is rich with references to hell and eternal damnation, as the narrators express a preference for burning in the pits of hell over following the ways of Christ. This stark contrast highlights a deep-seated hatred and rebellion against divine order. The 'wreakers of death and havoc' and their 'formulas of death' suggest a methodical approach to spreading chaos and pain, invoking the queens of hell and the God of the dead to aid in their dark mission. The sea of absu, a recurring motif, symbolizes the ever-present and rising tide of chaos and destruction.

The final verses of the song call for the powers of the sea to carry the narrator's curse to those they despise, wishing for their enemies to burn like 'molten wax.' The imagery of 'liars in wait, priests of the night' making images to burn by the moon further emphasizes the clandestine and ritualistic nature of their rebellion. The song concludes with a powerful invocation to send their hate to 'burn heaven's gate,' encapsulating the essence of their defiance and desire to overthrow divine order. Morbid Angel's 'Abominations' is a dark and intense exploration of chaos, rebellion, and the rejection of religious norms, wrapped in a rich tapestry of mythological and apocalyptic imagery.