Heathen's Touch

Wraith's song 'Heathen's Touch' delves into the inevitable and often terrifying reality of death. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of a mysterious and malevolent force, referred to as 'the heathen's touch,' that brings about a slow and painful demise. The opening lines, 'Touches the skin sickness begins / Changing your makeup as death settles in,' suggest an immediate and irreversible transformation upon contact with this ominous touch. The imagery of an hourglass flipping signifies the unstoppable passage of time, emphasizing that death is an inescapable guide for everyone.

The repetition of the phrase 'The heathen's touch' throughout the song serves to reinforce the pervasive and inescapable nature of this force. The lyrics describe a grim progression, where the victim's skin turns black, symbolizing decay and the approach of death. The line 'Soon to be buried your casket unopened' evokes a sense of isolation and finality, as if the person is already dead to the world even before their physical demise. The song captures the emotional turmoil of spending one's last days clinging to loved ones, highlighting the human desire for connection even in the face of death.

As the song progresses, it delves deeper into the existential dread associated with death. 'Death slowly sets in / After life begins' suggests that the process of dying starts the moment we are born, a stark reminder of our mortality. The 'heathen's touch' is depicted as a clawing force, dragging its victims towards darkness and decay. The final stanza, 'If life is a flood you’ve entered a drought,' poignantly contrasts the vibrancy of life with the desolation of death. Wraith's haunting lyrics and repetitive chorus create a chilling atmosphere, making 'Heathen's Touch' a powerful meditation on the inevitability of death and the fear it instills.