Nuke the Cross

Toxic Holocaust's song 'Nuke the Cross' presents a vivid and apocalyptic vision of a world where religious symbols and institutions are obliterated by nuclear warfare. The lyrics paint a grim picture of hidden chambers beneath the Earth, storing atomic arms from a war that never occurred. These weapons, now under the control of a malevolent force, are unleashed in a cataclysmic strike against religious entities, symbolized by the cross. The imagery of 'malicious schemes' and 'the Devil's own' suggests a rebellion against divine authority, orchestrated by a dark overlord who splits the ground and aims for the sky, signifying a direct assault on the heavens.

The chorus, 'Nuke the Cross,' is a stark and provocative declaration of this rebellion. The song describes a world engulfed in a 'wall of fire' and 'lightning cracks,' where warheads reach extreme temperatures, and religion becomes a relic of the past. The 'pit fiend in the hellish planes' and the 'master of his domain' further emphasize the dominance of evil forces in this dystopian scenario. The sounds of angels crying throughout the night add a haunting layer to the narrative, highlighting the destruction of divine beings and the end of religious sanctity.

The final verses underscore the futility of divine retaliation against this 'storm of hate.' The savior, representing religious salvation, is powerless against the overwhelming force of nuclear destruction. The lyrics suggest that this apocalyptic event is the result of human actions—'using stockpiles made by man'—and the missiles, 'encased in black,' symbolize the dark and irreversible nature of this attack. The song concludes with the assertion that even God cannot defend against this strike, marking the ultimate demise of religious power and the triumph of chaos and destruction.