Read Between The Lies
Slayer
Slayer
SLAYER
- Read Between The Lies Lyrics[Lyrics: Araya, King; Music: Hanneman]
Evangelist you claim God speaks through you,
Your restless mouth full of lies gains popularity.
You care not for the old that suffer,
When empty pockets cry from hunger.
Penniless from their generosity,
Sharing their money to quench your greed.
Searching for the answer to their prayers
They cry their last wish of need.
Save me.
His spirit lives and breathes in me.
The almighty transformed to your screen.
The meanings lost in its translation,
No holy words, describe his deception.
You say you'll help us find the lord,
Tell me preacher how do you know
A simple quest for a visible savior,
To lead us through our final prayer.
Save me.
Send your donations,
Contribute to the cause.
Luxuries,
Your righteous reward?
Praise the lord, praise god,
Is what you wish to sell.
There is no heaven without a hell.
[LEAD: HANNEMAN]
In your mind's eye could you truly believe,
That by giving you can save your soul,
Could you be so naive!
You heal the sick,[you] raise the dead,
You blind the congregation
With the things you say.
Religious blackmail a deceit of trust,
That death will come and all will be lost.
Can you hear the serpents call,
Look deep in those deceiving eyes.
Ignore the writing on the wall,
You should read between the lies.
When doubt subsides his honesty,
An inquiry, is it blasphemy?
Impure the soul, that's made to suffer,
No sermons left to hide or cover,
An empty promise, lie unfulfilled,
To steal a dream or get it killed.
They claim your trip to heavens nearby,
You may believe it but satan wouldn't lie.
Evangelist you claim God speaks through you,
Your restless mouth full of lies gains popularity.
You care not for the old that suffer,
When empty pockets cry from hunger.
Penniless from their generosity,
Sharing their money to quench your greed.
Searching for the answer to their prayers
They cry their last wish of need.
Save me.
His spirit lives and breathes in me.
The almighty transformed to your screen.
The meanings lost in its translation,
No holy words, describe his deception.
You say you'll help us find the lord,
Tell me preacher how do you know
A simple quest for a visible savior,
To lead us through our final prayer.
Save me.
Send your donations,
Contribute to the cause.
Luxuries,
Your righteous reward?
Praise the lord, praise god,
There is no heaven without a hell.
[LEAD: HANNEMAN]
In your mind's eye could you truly believe,
That by giving you can save your soul,
Could you be so naive!
You heal the sick,[you] raise the dead,
You blind the congregation
With the things you say.
Religious blackmail a deceit of trust,
That death will come and all will be lost.
Can you hear the serpents call,
Look deep in those deceiving eyes.
Ignore the writing on the wall,
You should read between the lies.
When doubt subsides his honesty,
An inquiry, is it blasphemy?
Impure the soul, that's made to suffer,
No sermons left to hide or cover,
An empty promise, lie unfulfilled,
To steal a dream or get it killed.
They claim your trip to heavens nearby,
You may believe it but satan wouldn't lie.
Facts about Read Between The Lies
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Read Between The Lies is written by Jeffery John Hanneman, Tomas Enrique Araya, Kerry Ray King.
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It is first released on July 05, 1988 as part of Slayer's album "South of Heaven" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
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When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, Slayer's 'Read Between The Lies' is an outright condemnation of the very religious leaders who, through their misleading ways, ensnare the flock for their gain. The lyrics of the song are brimming with social commentary, despair, angst, anger, and self-examination. However, the same breath mentions the important topics of religious hypocrisy, faith exploitation, and finally, the disappointment of being made to feel virtuous. There is adult content in the lyrics dealing with religion, deceit, and power that could be a little too much for kids under 13 years. Along with these concepts, the content mentioning greed, false promises, and existential questions could be regarded as quite powerful for the younger ones.
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Read Between The Lies falls under the genre Rock.
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Read Between The Lies song length is 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
Who wrote Read Between The Lies lyrics?
Read Between The Lies is written by Jeffery John Hanneman, Tomas Enrique Araya, Kerry Ray King.
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When was Read Between The Lies released?
It is first released on July 05, 1988 as part of Slayer's album "South of Heaven" which includes 10 tracks in total. This song is the 6th track on this album.
✔️
What is the meaning behind Read Between The Lies lyrics?
When we explore how the lyrics were meant to make us feel, Slayer's 'Read Between The Lies' is an outright condemnation of the very religious leaders who, through their misleading ways, ensnare the flock for their gain. The lyrics of the song are brimming with social commentary, despair, angst, anger, and self-examination. However, the same breath mentions the important topics of religious hypocrisy, faith exploitation, and finally, the disappointment of being made to feel virtuous. There is adult content in the lyrics dealing with religion, deceit, and power that could be a little too much for kids under 13 years. Along with these concepts, the content mentioning greed, false promises, and existential questions could be regarded as quite powerful for the younger ones.
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Which genre is Read Between The Lies?
Read Between The Lies falls under the genre Rock.
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How long is the song Read Between The Lies?
Read Between The Lies song length is 3 minutes and 20 seconds.
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Songwriter(s): Jeffery John Hanneman, Tomas Enrique Araya, Kerry Ray King
Record Label(s): 1988 American Recordings, LLC
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