Disturbing The dead
Witchtrap
Unleashing the Underworld: The Dark Rituals of Witchtrap's 'Disturbing The Dead'
Witchtrap's 'Disturbing The Dead' is a haunting exploration of dark rituals and the defiance of sacred boundaries. The song's lyrics paint a vivid picture of a nightmarish scene where the sacred graves of priests are profaned, and witches fly around a graveyard as death rises from the ground. This imagery sets the stage for a tale of necromancy and the summoning of dark forces, with the ashes of the dead being scattered to bring forth an ancient evil. The command to 'Desecrate them!' underscores the song's theme of rebellion against the divine and the natural order.
The lyrics delve deeper into the ritualistic aspects of this rebellion, with references to throwing dust to capture souls and the dire consequences of failure, such as being devoured by the beast of the Styx. The mention of Armageddon and the need to read a spell highlights the apocalyptic stakes of these dark deeds. The act of opening coffins and lifting bones to break the rest beyond suggests a complete disregard for the sanctity of the dead, further emphasizing the song's theme of defilement and chaos.
The chorus, with its repeated warnings of 'You're messing with evil' and 'You're messing with death,' serves as a stark reminder of the dangers inherent in these dark practices. The song concludes with a call to defy the gods, open their graves, and take their heads without fear, encapsulating the ultimate act of blasphemy and defiance. The final lines, 'Ashes to ashes, dust to dust,' and the awaiting of children's cries from the underworld, evoke a sense of inevitable doom and the cyclical nature of life and death. Witchtrap's 'Disturbing The Dead' is a powerful narrative of dark rituals, rebellion, and the consequences of tampering with forces beyond human comprehension.