Holy Roller
SpiritBox Lyrics
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Blood into wine, take my body instead
Holy Roller sits in the garden we fled
Blood into wine, take my body instead
Holy Roller
Stand
To the left of me
Holy Ghosts will
Born of blood
In seraphim
To grip the Nazarene
Crown of God
You wear it thin
To come and rapture me
Holy Roller sits in the garden we fled
Blood into wine, take my body instead
Holy Roller sits in the garden we fled
Blood into wine, take my body instead
Stand
To the left of me
In paradise
Holy Ghosts will
Fade
Into oblivion
Like a blade
Falling slowly
Curse the holy down
And when I die, you won't pray for me
That's when I learn to
Cut my ties
And when I die, you won't pray for me
That's when I learn to
Cut my ties
Stand
To the left of me
In paradise
Holy Ghosts will
Fade
Into oblivion
Like a blade
Falling slowly (down)
The song "Holy Roller" by SpiritBox tells a story of a person's internal struggle with faith and religion. The Holy Roller is a metaphor for a person who is overly zealous in their religion, and the singer of the song seems to be trying to escape from their clutches. The phrase "Holy Roller sits in the garden we fled" implies that the singer and others have left the garden in search of something else, possibly a spiritual journey that doesn't involve the Holy Roller. The phrase "blood into wine, take my body instead" could be interpreted in a variety of ways, but it seems to suggest a sacrifice or a willingness on the part of the singer to give up their body for something greater than themselves.
The lyrics also mention the Holy Ghost and the Crown of God, which are traditional religious symbols. At the same time, the singer talks about cursing the holy down, indicating a desire to break free from the constraints of religion. The idea of cutting ties when they die could be a reference to leaving behind old beliefs and structures that no longer serve them. Overall, the song seems to be a powerful meditation on the complexity of faith and the struggles people face as they search for meaning in their lives.
Line by Line Meaning
Holy Roller sits in the garden we fled
The Holy Roller, a religious fanatic, sits in the place where we once found peace, but now we have escaped from them.
Blood into wine, take my body instead
The Holy Roller believes in taking the blood of Christ and turning it into wine, but I refuse to partake in this ritual and offer my own body as a sacrifice instead.
Stand
To the left of me
In paradise
Holy Ghosts will
As I stand in paradise, the Holy Roller stands to my left, evoking the spirits of the Holy Ghost.
Born of blood
In seraphim
To grip the Nazarene
Crown of God
You wear it thin
To come and rapture me
The Holy Roller is said to be born of blood and embody the seraphim, creatures that serve as messengers of God. They seek to take control of the savior, Jesus Christ, to bring about the rapture.
Fade
Into oblivion
Like a blade
Falling slowly
Curse the holy down
The Holy Roller's extreme beliefs will ultimately fade away, leaving behind only destruction and chaos, like a blade falling slowly. These beliefs will bring down those who hold true to the holy doctrine.
And when I die, you won't pray for me
That's when I learn to
Cut my ties
When I pass away, the Holy Roller will not pray for my soul. This realization will prompt me to sever all ties with their fanatical beliefs.
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Michael Stringer, Daniel Braunstein, Courtney Laplante
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