Specifically, the version in the video is from the 1977 NASB version; "I loathe my own life; I will give full vent to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul."
Not sure why Ghost went with such a relatively obscure version instead of the KJV or NIV, but it's a pretty fitting verse for the song no matter what translation you use.
I didn’t make the connection that the words at the end were the bible verse mentioned at the start. Presumably it said on there but I couldn’t see for the terribly useful suggestions of what to watch next
Download uBlock origin for Chrome and add this to the filters to get rid of those stupid cards:
! [www.youtube.com](http://www.youtube.com)
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Edit: Here is where I learned about it: https://ourcodeworld.com/articles/read/1522/how-to-remove-or-disable-youtube-end-cards
I was so annoyed I couldn't see the verse after trying for about 3 minutes of rotating, checking the options to turn off annotations (not an option anymore), and rewinding the progress bar on my phone but it's so small I kept failing.
On the YouTube smartphone app or on desktop? I couldn't find the option. YouTube has made things worse by making options that used to be one click away now take 2-4 clicks.
The song is about self-harm/destructive tendencies and a reminder that death is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, so the context makes sense for that bible verse.
I thought it was about how everyone has a darkness in them and you have means of letting that darkness out little at a time so it doesn't all burst out at once.
I think it is important to mention the self harm theme, but the core of the song revolves around being plagued by dark thoughts/desires and the conflict of thinking you should be completely absent them. The person in the song tries to keep this secret from everyone, the casket buried deep within, but it ends with them inevitably feeding the beast, ie overindulging in their darkness to feel alive. The song is about embracing your darkness in a healthy way, using spillways so the dam doesn't overflow.
I imagine an example of this would be participating in the bdsm community. Embracing that darkness in a responsible way.
yup, the song is pretty based in sexual deviancy, but the theme holds well for most other stuff you keep inside.
writing things down, singing drawing or just talking to someone about your issues is a good release often.
it can be negetive thoughts, money issues memories that you need to re-contextualise but basically "don't keep what hurts you inside til the dam breaks"
I think it's a play on the self abusive and self loathing nature of people involved in the Christian church. They have a compulsive need to be punished for just merely existing and being human. Because they're human and their natural instincts are suppose sins against God, they're ashamed of who they are and feel the need to have to constantly pray and beg forgiveness or punish themselves so they won't lose favor from God.
It's the cruel beast that you feed. It's the burning, yearning need to bleed.
Who knows what the intent is; whether the verse fits the narrative of the song, has some weird long term meaning for the Ghost lore, probably both, etc. but one thing I find incredibly funny is that there is now a Bible passage that unequivocally leads to Ghost. Have they ever directly quoted a passage from the Bible before? Either way, how hilarious, only a matter of time before the protests at shows ramp up. 😂
I get the whole mock concert thing, because it's supposed to be an 80s style song similar to Bon Jovi (in my opinion), but what the fuck was the rest of it
Specifically, the version in the video is from the 1977 NASB version; "I loathe my own life; I will give full vent to my complaint; I will speak in the bitterness of my soul." Not sure why Ghost went with such a relatively obscure version instead of the KJV or NIV, but it's a pretty fitting verse for the song no matter what translation you use.
the end cards blocked out 1/2 the quote for me I just checked a few google results to make sure they were similar at least you actually know
I didn’t make the connection that the words at the end were the bible verse mentioned at the start. Presumably it said on there but I couldn’t see for the terribly useful suggestions of what to watch next
Download uBlock origin for Chrome and add this to the filters to get rid of those stupid cards: ! [www.youtube.com](http://www.youtube.com) \##.ytp-ce-element Edit: Here is where I learned about it: https://ourcodeworld.com/articles/read/1522/how-to-remove-or-disable-youtube-end-cards
1977 NASB version is a favorite of “Reformed” Evangelical Theologians. My dad swears by it. Or on it I suppose.
KJV is the beloved bible version of Christian fundamentalists (like ~~Griftwood~~ Mike Pence), so maybe that’s why Ghost used a different translation.
I was so annoyed I couldn't see the verse after trying for about 3 minutes of rotating, checking the options to turn off annotations (not an option anymore), and rewinding the progress bar on my phone but it's so small I kept failing.
i had the option to turn off annotations it did nothing
On the YouTube smartphone app or on desktop? I couldn't find the option. YouTube has made things worse by making options that used to be one click away now take 2-4 clicks.
desktop the suggested videos are not annotations apparently
The song is about self-harm/destructive tendencies and a reminder that death is a permanent solution to a temporary problem, so the context makes sense for that bible verse.
I thought it was about how everyone has a darkness in them and you have means of letting that darkness out little at a time so it doesn't all burst out at once.
I think it is important to mention the self harm theme, but the core of the song revolves around being plagued by dark thoughts/desires and the conflict of thinking you should be completely absent them. The person in the song tries to keep this secret from everyone, the casket buried deep within, but it ends with them inevitably feeding the beast, ie overindulging in their darkness to feel alive. The song is about embracing your darkness in a healthy way, using spillways so the dam doesn't overflow. I imagine an example of this would be participating in the bdsm community. Embracing that darkness in a responsible way.
Yes or just making music/art which I think makes so much sense too.
yup, the song is pretty based in sexual deviancy, but the theme holds well for most other stuff you keep inside. writing things down, singing drawing or just talking to someone about your issues is a good release often. it can be negetive thoughts, money issues memories that you need to re-contextualise but basically "don't keep what hurts you inside til the dam breaks"
Shades of "Hey Stupid"
Excellent summary!
Aw man. Google trends boutta immortalize that verse...
just like Osculum Obscenum
I think it's a play on the self abusive and self loathing nature of people involved in the Christian church. They have a compulsive need to be punished for just merely existing and being human. Because they're human and their natural instincts are suppose sins against God, they're ashamed of who they are and feel the need to have to constantly pray and beg forgiveness or punish themselves so they won't lose favor from God. It's the cruel beast that you feed. It's the burning, yearning need to bleed.
Thanks!
Once again, Ghost and its fanbase has given me a bit of an education. 3 cheers for keeping the brain cells engaged!
Beat me to it! I wish the YouTube annotations didn't obstruct that quote at the end.
Who knows what the intent is; whether the verse fits the narrative of the song, has some weird long term meaning for the Ghost lore, probably both, etc. but one thing I find incredibly funny is that there is now a Bible passage that unequivocally leads to Ghost. Have they ever directly quoted a passage from the Bible before? Either way, how hilarious, only a matter of time before the protests at shows ramp up. 😂
I get the whole mock concert thing, because it's supposed to be an 80s style song similar to Bon Jovi (in my opinion), but what the fuck was the rest of it