Parasite God

Mortiis' song 'Parasite God' delves into the themes of blind devotion and the manipulation of faith. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a higher perspective, observing humanity from above the mountains. This vantage point allows the narrator to see how people waste their lives away, obeying and sacrificing themselves to a false deity, referred to as the 'Parasite God.' This god is depicted as a destructive force, a 'locust master' and 'bringer of hunger,' who has drowned the world in suffering and despair.

The repeated lines 'They love their Parasite God - Yet they crucify me' highlight the irony and tragedy of the situation. The people are devoted to a god that exploits and harms them, yet they reject and crucify the narrator, who seems to offer a different perspective or truth. This could be interpreted as a critique of organized religion or any system of power that demands blind obedience and sacrifices the well-being of its followers for its own gain.

In the latter part of the song, the narrator expresses a desire to become the 'Parasite God' themselves, not out of a wish to exploit, but to reveal the true nature of the people's devotion. By becoming the object of their worship, the narrator hopes to show them 'what you really are' and 'who you really are,' suggesting a deeper truth or self-awareness that is currently obscured by their blind faith. Mortiis uses dark, evocative imagery and a haunting tone to challenge listeners to question the objects of their devotion and the true cost of their sacrifices.