Blessed Are The Sick / Leading The Rats

Morbid Angel's song "Blessed Are The Sick / Leading The Rats" delves into themes of darkness, suffering, and the inherent sinfulness of existence. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world plagued by disease and pain, where the protagonist is born to serve a malevolent purpose. The opening lines, "Havahej another me born to serve / To plague and moan," suggest a cyclical nature of suffering and servitude, possibly hinting at a demonic or cursed existence. The use of the name "Havahej" (Jehovah spelled backward) could symbolize a perversion of divine creation, emphasizing the song's dark and blasphemous tone.

The lyrics continue to explore the idea of a life condemned to suffering, with the protagonist's "seed condemned" and "no free to soar." This imagery evokes a sense of entrapment and hopelessness, as if the character is bound by an inescapable fate. The repeated question, "Will is yours? So, creator," challenges the notion of a benevolent creator, suggesting that the suffering experienced is a result of divine will or neglect. The phrase "My disease... Ever lusting pain" further emphasizes the perpetual nature of this torment, as if the protagonist is eternally cursed to endure pain and suffering.

The chorus, "World of sickness / Blessed are we to taste / This life of sin," encapsulates the song's central theme. It presents a paradoxical blessing in experiencing a life filled with sin and sickness, perhaps suggesting that there is a certain power or liberation in embracing one's darker nature. The protagonist's touch is described as "inhumane," and the "nocturnal beast inside" is "void of light," highlighting the complete absence of goodness or redemption. The song ultimately portrays a world where darkness and sin are not only inevitable but also intrinsic to the human condition.