Carry Your Cross And I'll Carry Mine

Tiamat's song 'Carry Your Cross And I'll Carry Mine' delves into themes of sin, guilt, and the struggle for redemption. The lyrics are rich with religious and mythological imagery, creating a dark and introspective atmosphere. The opening lines, 'Blame my cloven hooves - If I sink what does it prove / I'll always will be your prey,' suggest a sense of predestined guilt and persecution. The reference to 'cloven hooves' evokes the image of the devil, indicating that the speaker feels inherently marked by sin and destined to be a scapegoat.

The chorus, 'Carry your cross and I'll carry mine / Dig your own hole and you'll be fine / Build your own tower until heavens devour / Your very last hour,' emphasizes personal responsibility and the inevitability of facing one's own burdens. The cross is a powerful symbol of suffering and redemption in Christian theology, and the act of carrying it signifies the acceptance of one's own sins and the journey towards atonement. The imagery of building a tower until 'heavens devour' suggests the futility of human efforts to escape divine judgment.

In the final verse, 'Blame it on Hell's fire - And on my desires / The skies are crying blood / Give me all your lies - And blame the lord of flies / The face of evil is the face of GOD,' the lyrics explore the duality of good and evil. The 'lord of flies' is a reference to Beelzebub, a demon often associated with chaos and corruption. The line 'The face of evil is the face of GOD' challenges the conventional dichotomy between good and evil, suggesting that they are two sides of the same coin. This provocative statement invites listeners to reflect on the nature of morality and the complexities of human desires and actions.