Pain of Salvation
Album • 2004
I am I am I am I was not Then I came to be I cannot remember NOT being But I may have traveled far Very far To get here Maybe I was formed in this silent darkness From this silent darkness BY this silent darkness To become is just like falling asleep You never know exactly when it happens The transition The magic And you think, if you could only recall that exact moment Of crossing the line Then you would understand everything You would see it all Perhaps I was always Forever here... And I just forgot I imagine Eternity would have that effect Would cause a certain amount of drifting Like omnipresence would demand omniabsence Somehow I seem to have this predestined hunger for knowledge A talent for seeing patterns and finding correlations But I lack context Who I am? In the back of my awareness I find words I will call myself... GOD And I will spend the rest of forever Trying to figure out who I am
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
10000 BC: 1 million people 9500 BC: 2 million people 9000 BC: 3 million people 8500 BC: 4 million people 8000 through 5000 BC: 5 million people 4500 BC: 6 million people 4000 BC: 7 million people 3500 BC: 10 million people 3000 BC: 14 million people 2500 BC: 20 million people 2000 BC: 27 million people 1500 BC: 38 million people 1000 BC: 50 million people 500 BC: 100 million people Year 1 AD: 170 million people 500 AD: 190 million people 1000 AD: 254 million people 1500 AD: 425 million people Year 2000 AD: 6080 million people Trying to understand the system of life Trying to understand myself I created the world to be an image of myself Of my mind (Of my mind) All of these thoughts, all of these doubts and hopes Inside I took out to form a new breed A new way to be And now I am many, so many So much larger than ever I were Yet, at the same time So much smaller and more vulnerable They all carry shards of the whole Together, they become me I see them interact, develop I see them take different sides As were they different minds Believers of different ways and different gods I think they will teach me something (They will teach me something)
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
Spring came with awakening, came with innocence and joy Spring came with fascination and desire to deploy Summer came with restlessness and curiosity Summer came with longing for the things we could not be Take me to the forest, take me to the trees Take me anywhere as long as you take me Take me to the ocean, take me to the sea Take me to the Breathe and be Autumn came with knowledge, came with ego came with pride Autumn came with shamefulness for the things we could not hide Winter came with anger and a bitter taste of fate Winter came with fear for the things we could not escape Take me to the forest, take me to the trees Take me anywhere as long as you take me Take me to the ocean, take me to the sea Take me to the Breathe and be Teach me of the forest, teach me of the trees Teach me anything as long as you teach me Teach me of the ocean, teach me of the sea Teach me of the Breathe and be See me! I am the one creation Hear me! I am all the love that came from Animae Know me! I am the incarnation Fear me! I am all the power held by Animae Me! Give me of the forest, give me of the trees Give me everything a long as it's for me Give me of the oceans, give me of the seas Give me of the breath and be Give me all the forests, give me all the trees Give me everything as long as it's for free Give me all the oceans, give me all the seas Give me all the breathing be
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
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Oh Lord Oh Lord Won't you hear a sinner's prayer Oh Lord Oh Lord Oh Lord Won't you help me find the way When I'm lost and lead astray Oh Lord Mmm... Oh Lord Oh Lord Won't you help me to stay humble Oh Lord Oh Lord Oh Lord Won't you help me be an ocean Help me bend to stay unbroken Oh Lord Mmm... Save me, I'm drifting H elp me, I'm drifting Oh Lord... Oh Lord... Oh Lord Mr. Money: - ok alright baby, the love of my life Girl: - Are you referring to me... Or the car? Mr. Money: - Oh, please honey, what do you think? - Now, Cindy... Girl: - Sandra Mr Money: Now as I see there's we have two natural choises here Watching the road... Girl: - What? Mr. Money: - Well, somebody's gotta watch the road honey... - ... Or... You can drive this baby - ... Oh, but only if you're good at handling the stick of course... Girl: - But... This is an automatic? Mr. Money: - ... Rrrright! Girl: - Is that some sort of sick joke? Mr. Money: - What? Girl: - ... "natural choices" my ass! Mr. Money: - Well, that's a third choise I didn't think about... Girl: - You son of a..! Mr. Money: - Take it easy baby! - No sweat... It was only a joke, alright? Girl: - Alright Mr. Money: - ... I mean, of course I was joking... - ... I would never let you drive my car! Clue: pay attention to the radio...
Submitted by Corpse Grinder — Feb 16, 2026
Miss Mediocrity: ”Hey there sweetie Don't I know you? I swear I recognize your face... And those beautiful eyes... You know They say the eyes are the doorway to one's soul... There's a smile A little shy Aren't we? Hey, do you wanna get out of here? Mr. Money: Hey Miss Mediocrity, gee, I'm sorry You've seen me on TV, I'm Mr. Money Now you want someone to hold you And call when you're in town Someone to calm you and comfort you Well, I'm here... ...to let you down Cause outside these sexy cars And far from my trendy bars Behind these smiles... Miss Mediocrity: "...maybe go some place..." Mr. Money: ...And sunscreen... Miss Mediocrity: "...more quiet, where we could... you know... talk!" Mr. Money: ...And “Live the Dream!”s... Miss Mediocrity: "...and get to know each other..." Mr. Money: I am cold! Miss Mediocrity: "...no?" Mr. Money: And mean! Miss Mediocrity: "How about a ride in that Bentley up front? It's yours isn't it? I'll be a good girl, I promise! ...or bad... ...whatever you like!” Mr. Money: Daily Finance – that's me in the Armani Got Three Mercedes 350, two Ferraris I Could have bought a Third World country With the riches that I've spent But hey All modern economics claim that I deserved Every single cent And the one time I'm the lesser half Is when we split the tab So here's to Friends, Family and Liberty, Genuinity Here's to Happiness, Success, Good Press, No Stress... But most of all... Here's to Me! Here's to Me! Here's to Me! There will be nothing left... So... Here's to Me! (Dea Pecuniae: Oh baby, baby) Here's to Me! (Dea Pecuniae: I'll take care of you) Here's to Me! There will be nothing left... Nothing left... ...to you Dea Pecuniae: "If you're looking for fulfilment A Kingdom and a Crown A Paradise of Free Rides I am here... ...to let you down I'll get you the sexy cars And a taste of divinity A glimpse of the Stars Immortality But then Vanity Will leave you dried and scarred (Mr. Money: That's right, oh, give it to me!) Here's to Me! (Mr. Money: Oh baby, baby) Here's to Me! (Mr. Money: You'll take care of me) Here's to Me! To me" II. Permanere: Mr. Money: But then when it's silent And the lights from the bars go down I need comforting 'Cause somewhere there deep inside Feelings of loss arise And I hate to lose! III: I Raise My Glass: They say it's lonely at the top Then I'm as lonely as can be But I am not too sorry You see, I've chosen this company I got myself a winning team It's Me, Myself and I You bet it's lonely at the top old friends And I'm here today to tell you suckers why! (Dea Pecuniae!) Dea Pecuniae Money rules... They claim that I get paid for my big Responsibility But hey, you know... That is just a lame excuse For my egocentricity They say that we're really the same you and I And I truly do agree You see Just like me You live for me Until the day you die And so I raise my glass to all of you who really believe that I get Paid for my big responsibility To all of you who suck it up and pay my debts To all of you who think that my lifestyle does not affect the environment Or the poverty Well, maybe not more than marginally anyway Good for you! And you know what? Here's to you... And I raise my glass, to those of you who give their piece of the cake For free, for me to throw in the face of democracy For those who help making solidarity ideologically untrendy And charity individualistically idiotic, unsmart and characteristically bendy I salute thee you poor bastards 'cause you all nod while I sit at your table So let's raise our glasses one last time, to give you all the greatest Recognition and credit of all times - cause after all, let's face it; That's the only "thank you" you will ever get So come on now - raise your glasses! Here's to YOU There will be nothing left - no! Nothing left... ...but money
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
“My wish is just…just selfish, maybe ignorant…but I beg you to put back the sense in my life.” “A-Are you there? I.. I.. I just called to see if you're there Sometimes I feel happy and sometimes I hate you… Mostly, I just wonder if you're there? A-Are you there?” “God! If you are love, then why are we subjected to an increasing injustice throughout the world? Do you show us love by tormenting us? It doesn't make any sense.” “I just want you to speak to me... “I'm still waiting for you God; I pray because this hell to be finished. Goodbye, God. Goodbye to you all.” “I don't trust in any God. I don't know who God is, but I know what God should be...” “Oh, take a look here, take a good look at what you've created!” “Hi, God. This is Lorenzo, and I want to ask you something: Why life is so hard? Why love is so cruel? Why I can't really be me? Not someone else, just want to be me... Hey, God. It's Fiambio. I just call to thank you for being with me when life seems to fall apart. You carried me through my darkest hours and I'm very grateful for that. Thank you... "Hi, God. It's me, from Earth. I know you haven't returned any of my previous call, but maybe you were simply not there. But here it goes again: I want to thank you for giving me the opportunity to be part of this world. But didn't you also give us people the mind to pursue and question? So...where are you? And where’ve you been when we needed you the most? "It's funny speaking. I must be drunk or far away, for I no longer believe in you anymore. So I thought you are non-existent. ‘Cause I figured this out. For all the harm and the grieving that you bring into this world…either you're a cruel entity for not changing things, or you don't exist." "Please tell me why these horrible things happen! Why did those two towers have to fall, and how can you let it happen? Does there have to be such hatred in this world? Why must society struggle so hard for tolerance?" "I prayed every day for weeks now. Why won't you answer my prayers? Prove to me and so many others why I should continue to pray. I have faith in my friends and my family, isn't that enough?" "Hello... Hello? Hmmm... Shinjiteru? Shinjiteitai? “Do you believe? Do you want to keep believing?” Wie ben ik? Wie ben jij? "Who am I? Who are you?" "Please God, if you exist, help me believe that the world is real, that I am real, and that everything is real. That we are more than just a coincidence." "This world is what we can give." "Speak to me. I won't ask you to save me. I just want you to speak to me." "Hey...Did I apologize to you for...you know...I just want to say I'm sorry and...thank you. Oh! And only one more thing: Please, help me fly." "Please God, take me away from here. I can't take anymore. They're always devouring me...I'm so lost. I'm so lost...God?" "Kamisama-san, naze sensou? Naze shi? Naze kiga? Naniwodesuka? Omaeha naniwotameniiru? Sayonara." “Dear God, why is there war? Why is there death? Why is there starvation? For what? What is the reason of your existence? Goodbye.” Ghia su, Thee. Anarotieme, ti imaste? Poso simantiki s' afto ton kosmo? Pu pigenoume? "Hello, God. I wonder...what are we? What's our importance in this world? Where are we going to?" "Uhh...Yeah, uhh... listen God...umm...I just want to say a really big thank-you on behalf of...uhh, everybody. And...thanks for getting the whole thing started and...for getting it off the ground, but...I think that this time, we have really screwed things up, and I am so, so sorry." "I need you now. I need you."
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
Imago: (I will never submit to all the things you've said God!) No! We're breaching the core - we're breaching the core We're breaching the core - we're breaching... To taste it To touch it Cut my hand To crave it Enslave it Pluck my eye I can never submit to all the things you've said God If you want me dead, I'm right here God But fear is a funny thing God In that it gives you the strength to resist just about anything God And friend turns to enemy So easily When you defend your legacy with guilt And talk of blasphemy God You know You created a golden cage for your sheep A stage too wide and deep for us to even see the play But hey You know what they say about catching the bird But you can't make it sing? You lose the bird the second it loses its wings Just like I reckon you will lose your herd To choirs of "I am, I am, I am" And mountains and mountains of money and things! We're breaching the core - all breaching We're breaching the core - still breaching Animae: "Help me I'm starting to fade Save me I'm drifting away" Imago: But we can change We can change...? I said we can change! We can change, we can change - still breaching... We can change, we can change - still breaching... I hold it I'm never Letting go I settle for rash rather than risk going to slow I sought it I killed it But now I know (I'm left somewhat broken but I won't let it show) Hear me now! Animae: "Man is shattered I am shattered My shards have become shards of their own Pieces of pieces, impossible to put back together Spending their lives seeking a context they were always a part of And so, they leave the context And we shrink I fade And nothing more can be learnt or taught I have no choice but to leave them to their own devices I have come to understand one thing and one thing alone One little piece of understanding Glowing through this void of blankness and clean slates Like a beacon of hope Or just a reminder that I was always wrong: Searching for yourself is like looking for the house you stand in How could you possibly find it? It's everywhere It's all you know And there are no other points of reference" Help me I'm starting to fade Save me, I'm drifting away Help me, I'm dying now (Imago: What are these stains? They stay, stay when it rains...) Curtains before my final bow (Imago: ...burning my skin. It's burning... burning... burning my skin!) Drifting, just drifting away (Imago: Burning... Take it away, it's burning me... Burning my skin!) Leaving with all that's still left to say (Imago: Now life... now life... fails our kin!) I failed I failed We failed We failed...
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
"See me" "Hear me" "Need me" Some things will never change "Touch me" "Heal me" Mankind remains the same Oceans Forests Nations Now everything bears our name While Earth is bleeding Nothing will remain Nothing will prevails We were stuck in this world of change Expecting it to remain Now nothing is left unstained No! When there's nothing more that we can trade Own Steal Or sell When there's nothing whole because we took it apart And Just left Moved on When there's nothing left for us to break Use Abuse Or rape Then you're free to count how much you saved : ...regional power grids shut down today ranging from the east coast all the way to Michigan and parts of Canada All tolled 50 million people are without power There is no estimate of when the electricity will be restored and the cause is yet unknown New York city is in gridlock with hundreds of thousands of people in the streets Their cars left on the sides of the road An incredible earthquakee rocked Samaa, the capital of Yemen It measured 7.2 on the richer scale At this point no estimates of deceased and wounded can be recorded We do know however that since the year 1973 There have been 17 earthquakes in 14 cities Throughout Yemen With 6,500 dead Two tankers collided off the coast of Norway This afternoon pouring millions of gallons of oil into the ocean ???? sustainable and this contamination is going to have an horrific effect on the ocean for years to come The greatest fear being the extinction of several species already on the endangered list I can see the ways we fail I can see us fall so easily A structure far too frail I can see 40,000 years of knowledge and history Invested in this child Spoiled and stained by proud divinity Gaining at best the perspective and wisdom Of not even a fleeting century We have now reached the final ten thousandth of a second Of our evolutionary year, as we hit 2,000 at a birth rate Of 250 people a minute Tell me How are we supposed to survive? If we're acting like fools All dropping dead to stay alive? Someone tell me Please just show me If there's nothing to do, God we'll turn to you But if we're an image of you I reckon you are just as puzzled and ugly too You think we have developed fast; that we're civilized and intelligent I'll let you in on a secret: we have developed Things! The rest is simply knowledge passed on Hell, 99% of humanity couldn't put together a simple light bulb if you put a gun to their heads! And the intellect rubs up on fear (I can see us drain this world I can see us buying loss too cheap Terra Sterilia washing its broken hand of us now Creation's blackest sheep!) The year 2,010 AD: 6,823 Million people 2,020 AD: 7,518 Million people 2,030 AD: 8,140 Million people 2,040 AD: 8,668 Million people 2,050 AD: 9,104 Million people I can see us read the signs But spell them out in backward travesty I see us close our eyes To all the wounds that we inflict to this world by being "free" We love this world to death Purchasing our lifestyles with our lives Defending our momentarily nations With the loss of our priceless earthly home It's not hard to reach the top It's not hard not knowing when to stop It's not hard to take all Not very difficult to fly if you settle for a fall It's not hard to cross a line It's not hard to push and go too far Some creatures cannot climb Then there are us who cannot even learn how to stay alive I'm sorry! For the things we did and did not do Forgive us; the fools that rushed ahead without a clue I am sorry Please forgive us For this human lack of humanity This evolutionary travesty This tragedy called "Man" ...called "Man"... : ...Carter on the other hand claims that he was instructed by god to attack the kindergarten Because of his own... .. to kill these men as a symbol of white supremacy, the founding premise of... .. the school girls were given the date rape drug by the nurse when they complained of feeling ill They were then taken by the... ..questions regarding so many people diagnosed with colon cancer, the doctors response was.. ..45 counts of child pornography. He was arrested after police set him up.. ..his blood alcohol content was .463, almost 6 times the legal limit. Ironically the girl died... ..for years over the abuse the environment and atmosphere have endured with the modern industrial lifestyle. It seems as if one of their greatest fears.. I'm sorry! For the things we did and didn't do Forgive us, the fools that rushed ahead without a single clue ...without a single clue...
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
2,060 AD: 1.2 Million people...
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
I see us in you Nauticus Came so late but I pray At the last light of day There might still be a chance To save this beast of clay I see us in you Nauticus As you're drifting along Built to last Young and strong Will you find us the answers Before we are gone? It's getting late in the day...
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
I woke up today Expecting to find all that I sought And climb the mountains of the life I bought Finally I'm at the top of every hierarchy Unfortunately there is no one left but me I woke up today To a world that's ground to dust, dirt, and stone I'm the king upon this withering throne I ruled every forest, every mountain, every sea Now there're but ruins left to rule for me And you see, it beckons me Life turned its back on us How could you just agree? How? I just don't see I woke up today To a world devoid of forests and trees Drained of every ocean, every sea Just like a useless brick upon the shore The morning after the storm That swept the bridge away Relentless tide No anger Just this relentless time that calls us all on, but I'm never crossing that line Leaving this world behind I will stay on my own On this bloodstained throne I rule the ruins and wrecks And the dust, dirt and stone I rule rage rod and rattling of bones I am on my own I am all alone Everything is gone Stuck forever here Already cold I am on my own I am all alone Everything is gone Stuck forever here Already cold I'm never crossing that line Leaving this world behind I will stay on my own On this bloodstained throne (so cold) I'm never crossing that line Leaving this world behind I will stay on my own On this bloodstained throne So cold I'm never crossing that line Leaving this world behind I will stay on my own On this bloodstained throne I rule the ruins and wrecks And the dirt and the dust and the stone I'm the ruler of rage rod and rust And the rattling of bones Ruler of ruin I rule the ruins And the rust And the rage And the rain And the dust And the stone And the bone And the rattling of bones I rule the ruins I rule the ruin And the dust And the dirt With the rust With the rage And the rod I rule the ruins
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
Part 1: Martius I'm at the line - I see it all I am Nauticus now And so much more I am all you know I'm at the line - just at the line An eternity at the blink of an eye In this place called time I'm everything Everywhere I am all Omni BE Part 2: Nauticus II I feel every mountain I hear every tree I know every ocean I taste every sea (...) I see every spring arrive I see every summer thrive I see every autumn keep I see every winter sleep (...) For I am every forest I am every tree I am everything I am you and me I am every ocean I am every sea I am all the breathing BE I AM ALL THE BREATHING BE
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
I am! : There's room for all God's creatures, right next to the mashed potatoes
Submitted by Celtic Frost — Feb 06, 2026
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