The Book Of Daniel: The End Of Times
"Many of those whose bodies are dead and buried will rise up....
... some to everlasting life...
to glitter like stars forever."
Daniel:
The king will do as he pleases. He will exalt and magnify himself above every god and will say unheard-of things against the God of gods. He will be successful until the time of wrath is completed.
He will show no regard for the gods of his fathers or for the one desired by women, nor will he regard any god, but will exalt himself above them all. Instead of them, he will honor a god of fortresses.
And many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up to shame and everlasting contempt. Many humans will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered. And, there will be a time of anguish greater than any previous suffering in history.
This passage from the Book of Daniel describes a period of great turmoil and conflict, marked by the rise of a powerful and arrogant king who exalts himself above all gods, including the God of gods. The king’s actions indicate a complete disregard for tradition, faith, and morality, as he prioritizes his own power and glorifies militarism by honoring a “god of fortresses.”
The passage also foretells a time of immense suffering and anguish, surpassing any previous hardships in history. Many people will experience violence, destruction, and loss, depicted by falling by the sword, being burned, captured, or plundered. The imagery evokes a sense of chaos and despair as humanity faces unprecedented challenges and tribulations.
Furthermore, the mention of “many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up to shame and everlasting contempt” suggests a final judgment or reckoning, where those who have faced injustice and persecution will be vindicated, while those who have oppressed others will face eternal disgrace.
Overall, the passage highlights themes of arrogance, oppression, suffering, and divine judgment, serving as a warning about the consequences of pride and injustice. It emphasizes the importance of remaining faithful and righteous in the face of adversity and corruption.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Female Vocals]
This ain’t no fun.
Can’t you see?
Zombie!
Run!
[Break]
[Faster Tempo]
Run, run, run
[Verse 1]
From dust to dust, rise up again
Let the race from the dead begin
Sorry son,
You missed the starting gun
You better run
[Chorus]
Is it any wonder
They pilfer and plunder
No place to hide
Along for the ride
Blame it on blunder
I’m going under
Chaos is undone
Run!
[Break]
[Increase Tempo]
Run, run, run
[Bridge]
Zombie will be the death of me
Zombie let me be
Zombie!
Run, run, run
No place to run, run, run
No place to hide
Can’t get off this ride
Can’t elude those who’ve died
So help me God, I’ve tried
[Break]
[Increasing Tempo]
Run, run, run
Run
[Verse 2]
Ain’t no joke, the dead spoke
Their funny bone is killing me
Talk about having really thin skin
Bones of dust come to life again
Beauty is only skin deep, so I see
[Chorus]
Is it any wonder
They pilfer and plunder
No place to hide
Along for the ride
Blame it on blunder
I’m going under
Chaos is undone
Run!
[Outro]
[Decreasing Tempo]
Run, run, run
Run!
[End]
[Intro]
[Dark]
[Foreboding]
[Instrumental]
[Male Spoken Word]
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
[Break]
[Female Vocals]
[Bridge]
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
The mountains and the valleys start to tremble and quake
The children of the sun began to awake, wake up!
[Verse 1]
Seems that the wrath of the Gods
Got a hunch, who knows and we started to go
I think we might be thinking
Throw me a line if I reach it in time
I’ll meet you up there
No wrath, aware and high
[Chorus]
You’re no good for me, and I’m no good for you
I’m gonna a look you straight in the eye
n’ tell you what I’m gonna do
I’m gonna leave, you know I gotta go
I gotta go
Nice try, say good bye
Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
[Break]
[Verse 2]
If your head explodes with dark forebodings, too
I’ll see you
.. up there
No wrath, aware, on high
’cause we must try!
[Chorus]
You’re no good for me, and I’m no good for you
I’m gonna a look you straight in the eye
n’ tell you what I’m gonna do
I’m gonna leave, you know I gotta go
I gotta go
Nice try, say good bye
Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
[Break]
[Bridge]
This is the end
Beautiful friend
This is the end
The mountains and the valleys start to tremble and quake
The children of the sun began to awake, wake up!
[Break]
Na, na, na, na
[Verse 3]
There’s something wrong with the world today
Something’s wrong with our I’s
And God knows it ain’t Her’s
It sure ain’t no surprise, yeah
On the ledge
Living on the edge
On the verge
Living on the edge
[Chorus]
You’re no good for me, and I’m no good for you
I’m gonna a look you straight in the eye
n’ tell you what I’m gonna do
I’m gonna leave, you know I gotta go
I gotta go
Bye-bye, bye-bye
Nice try, say good bye
Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Bye-bye, bye-bye
[Outro]
Say good bye
Na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Na na na na, na na na na, hey hey, goodbye
Bye-bye, bye-bye
Bye-bye, bye-bye
[End]
[Silence]
ABOUT THE SONG
Inspired by classic rock songs about The End including The Doors, Led Zeppelin, Pink Floyd, The Guess Who, Steam, Aerosmith, Genesis, the Yardbirds, and the Moody Blues.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Drum Solo]
[Bridge]
Diggity, dig, dig
Dig it
[Verse 1]
In the world of planning, control, and management
We’re navigating through a complex arrangement
Forecasting’s the key to our precision
But chaos brews, causing a division
[Pre-Chorus]
Digital control, security, pollution’s plight
They’re shaking up our forecasting fight
[Chorus]
Tunnel under thesis, the future’s veiled
Decentralization, our course set, unassailed
As we navigate this chaotic sea
The tunnel under thesis sets us free
Free to be
Free
[Break]
[Bridge]
Diggity, dig, dig
Dig it
[Verse 2]
Digital distribution, losing its grip
As underground tech starts to rip
Peer-to-peer networks, music swapping sites
Traditional control put to the test in these fights
[Pre-Chorus]
Security measures, wars waged on fear
Driving us to decentralize, the path is clear
[Chorus]
Tunnel under thesis, the future’s veiled
Decentralization, our course set, unassailed
As we navigate this chaotic sea
The tunnel under thesis sets us free
Free to be
See?
[Break]
[Bridge]
Governments seek to maintain their hold
But their methods bring forth the underground mold
Encrypted data tunnels, communication webs
The tunnel under thesis, breaking old webs
[Break]
[Bridge]
Diggity, dig, dig
Dig it
[Verse 3]
Pollution’s grip tightens, climate’s change nears
Deforestation, compounding our fears
Chaos in weather, chaos in the skies
The tunnel under thesis, our beacon in the rise
Surprise!
[Pre-Chorus]
Security measures, wars waged on fear
Driving us to decentralize, the path is clear
[Chorus]
Tunnel under thesis, the future’s veiled
Decentralization, our course set, unassailed
As we navigate this chaotic sea
The tunnel under thesis sets us free
Free to be
See?
[Outro]
So as we face the chaos, the uncertainty
The tunnel under thesis, our guiding key
Through digital storms and pollution’s might
We tunnel underground, into the light
Alright
Light
[End]
[Silence]
ABOUT THE SCIENCE OF FORESEEING
Title: The Impact of Governance & Globalization on Forecasting
(The Tunnel Under Theory)
by D. Brouse, M. Hammel, and S. Mukherjee
Introduction
Originally published in 1995, this study offers a global forecast projecting a Social Justification scenario where humans find themselves compelled to “tunnel underground.”
Abstract: The Tunnel Under Thesis
Planning and control are integral functions of management. Once a plan is established, it must be executed. The effectiveness of plan control is contingent upon the quality of the plan itself. The ability to forecast events and trends accurately and precisely is pivotal to the quality of the planning function.
Forecasting methodologies, including qualitative analyses, time series analysis & projection, and econometric models, are extensively utilized across U.S. businesses and governmental agencies.
The interplay of three key factors—control of digital distribution, security, and pollution—is poised to render traditional forecasting tools and methods increasingly unreliable:
Control of Digital Distribution
Existing systems for controlling data communications and digital distribution are showing signs of failure. Attempts by owners of traditional systems to maintain control are likely to spur the development of underground technologies.
Examples include peer-to-peer networks and music swapping websites.
Security
Government efforts to combat globally organized illicit activities such as drugs or terrorism often result in significant collateral damage to citizens, infrastructure, and governance systems.
The Patriot Act and the Homeland Security Department are instances where the U.S. Federal Government’s attempt to control, based on forecasting methods, has led to unintended consequences. These repercussions compel both good and bad actors to decentralize their activities, giving rise to encrypted data tunnels and underground communication networks.
State governments, grappling with challenges in controlling tax receipts due to digital distribution of goods and services, may inadvertently foster the development of decentralized business systems. This exacerbates existing inadequacies in municipal government accounting systems.
Pollution
Pollution, with greenhouse gases being a major threat, is driving irreversible climatic change. Some perceive land clearing as a form of pollution, while deforestation exacerbates the global warming crisis.
Chaos theory suggests that meteorological forecasting will face similar challenges to economic forecasting. Given the close relationship between weather and the economy, heightened volatility is anticipated in both domains.
Global warming, along with issues such as insect-borne and zoonotic viruses, particulate matter and ozone pollution, exposure to ultraviolet radiation, nuclear fallout, reforms to flood insurance, wildfires, and other weather-related phenomena, portend a more literal interpretation of “tunneling under.”
[Intro]
Tried, no place to hide
Done, no place to run
Done undone
[Verse 1]
The end of times is drawing near
The heat of Man’s beat come to fear
From hottest months on record, we can’t hide
As we face the chaos, the rising tide
Done, no place to run
[Break]
[Verse 2]
Diseases aggravated, by Mother’s wrath
As pathogens spread along their path
From warming oceans to shifting sands
Humans struggle to understand
Done, no place to run
Tried, no place to hide
[Break]
[Pre-Chorus]
Forecasting fails, chaos prevails
In this era where fear trails
[Chorus]
The end of times, it’s drawing near
As primate change looms, the future unclear
Disease and disaster, the world’s in plight
The end of times, a terrifying sight
Oh to find kind light
Just a sliver of daylight
[Bridge]
Tipping points crossed, irreversible fate
As we grapple with our planet’s state
From violent rain to rising seas
The end of times brings us to our knees
Oh please, please, please
[Verse 3]
Elevations rise, as waters surge
Leaving behind destruction, an urgent urge
To act, to change, to save our home
Before it’s too late, before we’re alone
Tried, no place to hide
Done, no place to run
Done undone
[Break]
Out-of-sight
Alright
Out-of-sight
Out-of-sight
[Pre-Chorus]
Forecasting fails, chaos prevails
In this era where fear trails
[Chorus]
The end of times, it’s drawing near
As primate change looms, the future unclear
Disease and disaster, the world’s in plight
The end of times, a terrifying sight
Oh to find kind light
Just a sliver of daylight
Out-of-sight
[Outro]
But amidst the chaos, hope still springs
With every action, a difference it brings
So let us rise, let us fight
For a world where the end of times is out of sight
Out-of-sight
[End]
[Silence]
A SCIENCE LESSON
What will the “End of Times” look like?
“The era of global warming has ended and the era of ‘global boiling’ has arrived. Climate change is here. It is terrifying. And it is just the beginning”, UN secretary general, António Guterres, said after scientists confirmed July 2023 was on track to be the world’s hottest month on record.
In the 1990’s, we wrote a paper on the worst-case scenario entitled, “The Impact of Governance & Globalization on Forecasting (The Tunnel Under Thesis).” The theory predicted that forecasting would become increasingly difficult. “The result — a figurative, as well as, literal tunneling underground.”
Since that time, forecasting has become increasing more difficult. “In general, as energy is added to a system, the fluctuations in the system increase. So, we expect more storms, more droughts, more wildfires, more floods, more fluctuations of all kinds. What we are saying is that weather conditions will become more volatile due to the impact of humans,” said Mukherjee and Brouse. (2004)
In a report published in Nature entitled Over half of known human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by climate change, data analyst and associate professor in the Department of Geography and Environment at the University of Hawaii Manoa, Camilo Mora, said climate hazards aggravated 58% of all known human pathogens. That is over half of infectious diseases discovered since the end of the Roman Empire. 58% of an authoritative list of infectious diseases documented to have impacted humanity have already been shown to be aggravated by climatic hazards — a finding the researchers found “shocking,” Mora said.
Movement of people and animals caused by climate is one factor. Warming at higher latitudes allowed vectors and pathogens to survive winter is another factor. The report goes on to say, “The human pathogenic diseases and transmission pathways aggravated by climatic hazards are too numerous for comprehensive societal adaptations, highlighting the urgent need to work at the source of the problem: reducing GHG (Greenhouse Gas) emissions.”
This research reveals more evidence that humans will have difficulty adapting to climate change, especially those in developing countries, Mora said. “The magnitude of the vulnerability when you think about one or two diseases — okay, sure, we can deal with that,” he said. “But when you’re talking about 58% of the diseases, and 58% of those diseases can be affected or triggered in 1,000 different ways. So that, to me, was also revealing of the fact that we’re not going to be able to adapt to climate change.”
In 2023, we wrote about having crossed tipping points in the paper, “Climate Change: How Long Is ‘Ever’?“. When we wrote the Tunnel Under Thesis in 1995, we forecast crossing these tipping points would not happen for centuries. We underestimated Man’s ignorance and arrogance. Fossil fuel consumption and greenhouse gas emissions have continued to set record highs. Humans have caused chain-reactions resulting in toppled tipping points, feedback loops, and The Domino Effect.
Events we thought would not happen in our lifetimes are happening now. My last resort emergency plan was to escape to Canada. (I am a dual citizen.) This summer that plan literally went up in smoke. “Beginning in March 2023, and with increased intensity starting in June, Canada has been affected by an ongoing, record-setting series of wildfires.” — Wikipedia
All of my life I have located my office and bedrooms in the uppermost southern exposure (preferably in the tree canopy.) I love sunlight, elevation, trees, fresh air, and wildlife. It is becoming ever more obvious my dreamlife is coming to an end, and I will be forced to tunnel under. For those forward thinkers, think about your poop. Pumping sewage above ground level will be a major problem at all times. In addition, the inability to pump flood water will become deadly during extreme weather events. In July of 2020 NPR reported, “The remnants of Hurricane Ida dropped unprecedented rainfall on several eastern states, killing dozens of people. Eleven of them were Queens residents who died when their basement apartments flooded.” In August of 2022 CNN reported, “Seoul has vowed to move some of the city’s poorest families out of underground and semi-subterranean homes after 13 people were killed in flooding caused by record rainfall this week, sparking public horror and calls for government accountability.” Drowning in your own poop may result for those unprepared.
There will be enough ice melt to raise sea levels 220 feet. We estimate 270 feet to be “the minimum safe” elevation to live. High-tides, waves, coastal flooding, storm surge, grade of shoreline, etc. would make the lowest elevations for living space to be at least 270 feet above pre-industrial sea levels. This would be the minimum elevation. Personally, I would not want to live that low. As the water submerges sewage treatment plants, landfills, chickens, cows, and all sorts of other bio-hazards, the waters will become toxic. In addition, much of the land will experience salinization making it unfit for plant life. Another concern for elevations under 800 feet is living on an island. Many locations at lower elevations will become isolated. Living on an island has many problems including fresh water, food, shelter, and healthcare. Security from pirates pilfering, raping, and plundering will likely be the overriding concern. Of course, I don’t expect that to happen for millennia, but I hope government planners do plan for it now. If you look at Florida as an example, parts of the coastline have seen sea levels rise over 14-20 feet in the last decade. Although the storm surge was only for hours, you wouldn’t want to live there during those hours. Not to mention, the frequency of these extreme weather events will rise exponentially. Thus, our recommendation to evacuate Florida now (i.e. Managed Retreat). The billions of dollars spent to rebuild after Hurricane Ida will all be for naught. Allowing building there will needlessly endanger property and lives. Parts of the world have already seen storm surges of 40 feet. I expect most North American coastlines will see sea levels rise, if only temporarily, by 20-40 feet this century. As far as long run sea level rise, much will depend on location, gravity, isostatic adjustment, and thermal expansion. If the ocean temperatures get warm enough (thermal expansion), parts of the world may see sea levels rise to 270 feet for long periods of times. Other parts of the world, like Greenland, may actually see sea levels decline. In any event, the Earth crossed tipping points this decade which make extreme sea level rise inevitable and irreversible in our lifetimes. Planners should plan on it.
Sidd reiterated, “That 270 feet will take a long time. I would be more careful about the violent rain than the ice melt.” Expect to see increasing intensity and/or frequency in a wide variety of violent rain events including: downpours, flooding, hurricanes, cyclones, monsoons, coastal flooding, storm surges, lightning and wildfires, hail, extreme wind, and concurrent extremes. The reign of violent rain has already begun. More hillsides and shorelines are collapsing. Atmospheric rivers are dramatically increasing flash flooding in the Northeastern USA. Worldwide, stormwater systems are becoming overwhelmed. Ironically, the streets of Abu Dhabi and Dubai, UAE, flooded days before the COP28 Climate Conference. Nowhere is safe from violent rain, not even in the desert preparing for a UN meeting on the climate crisis. As a result of increasing violent rain, new drainage culverts are forming. Eventually, the culverts will transform into recurring streams, carving new canyons, creating new landscapes and islands. In addition, extreme weather events are increasing the frequency of lightning storms and wildfires. After wildfires, rain deluges cause massive landslides transforming the topography. At the same time as the violent rain makes its way to the sea, the sea is rising to meet the violent rain.
In the article “Violent Rain and the Substrate,” Greg Laden, coastal archaeologist, said, “With a little erosion, the Hudson, Lake Champlain, and the St. Lawrence could become contiguous, so New England becomes an Island.”
For any remaining humans, fresh air, water, food, and sunlight will all be problematic; however, your most severe concern will likely be security. Those with supplies will be at high risk of being raped and looted. Good luck!
* Our climate model employs chaos theory to comprehensively consider human impacts and projects a potential global average temperature increase of 9℃ above pre-industrial levels.
What Can I Do?
There are numerous actions you can take to contribute to saving the planet. Each person bears the responsibility to minimize pollution, discontinue the use of fossil fuels, reduce consumption, and foster a culture of love and care. Be a butterfly and affect the world. The Butterfly Effect illustrates that a small change in one area can lead to significant alterations in conditions anywhere on the globe. Hence, the frequently heard statement that a butterfly in China can cause a hurricane in the Atlantic.
[Space]
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
An eschatological View
Wow!
It’s happening now
Coming to a town near you
[Bridge]
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
A town near you, true
[Verse 1]
Dreamer, foreseer
The shape of things to come (to come, to come)
To come undone (done, done)
Dreamer, a live scribe
To what we’ve undone (done, done)
[Break]
Tell me more
More, more, more
[Verse 2]
Dreamer: subscribe to alive.
Love,
The Scribe
P.S. At any rate, too late to debate
[Break]
Da, da, da, da, da
Too late
[Chorus]
And somehow, the future is now
Forget destiny, already history
Dreamer,
Tell me more…
What’s in store
Tell me more
[Break]
[Bridge]
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
A town near you, too
[Break]
At, at, at
That
[Verse 3]
I see the scenes in my dreams
Where the seams seem to convene
You’re soaking in it
Have been, for a bit
[Bridge]
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
A town near you, true
[Chorus]
And somehow, the future is now
Forget destiny, already history
Dreamer,
Tell me more…
What’s in store
Tell me more
[Outro]
Dreamer, such a lovely dreamer
There’s a dreamer in you, too
Dreamer, such a lovely dreamer
The dreamer’s view
Watch out whoopie cat
At, at, at
That
[End]
[Silence]
DANIEL THE DREAMER
In the Bible, Daniel is depicted as a dreamer and a seer through his ability to interpret dreams and receive visions from God. One of the most famous accounts of Daniel’s prophetic gift is found in the Book of Daniel, particularly in chapters 2, 4, 5, 7, and 8.
In chapter 2, King Nebuchadnezzar has a troubling dream that none of his wise men can interpret. However, Daniel, through God’s revelation, not only interprets the dream but also reveals the dream itself to the king, demonstrating his divine insight.
Similarly, in chapter 4, Daniel interprets another dream for King Nebuchadnezzar, predicting the king’s downfall due to his pride and subsequent restoration after humbling himself before God.
In chapters 7 and 8, Daniel himself receives visions of future events, including the rise and fall of various kingdoms and empires, which ultimately foreshadow the coming of the Messiah and the establishment of God’s kingdom.
Throughout these accounts, Daniel’s ability to receive and interpret dreams and visions demonstrates his role as a conduit for divine revelation and his close relationship with God. He serves as a trusted advisor to kings, offering wisdom and insight that comes directly from God.
The Book of Daniel Chapter 12 primarily focuses on a vision that Daniel receives concerning the end times, resurrection, and the ultimate destiny of God’s people. Here is a summary of the key points in Daniel Chapter 12:
Overall, Daniel Chapter 12 provides a glimpse into the eschatological future, emphasizing the resurrection of the dead, the final judgment, and the reward for the righteous. It underscores the importance of wisdom, righteousness, and faithfulness in light of the events to come.
1. At that (this) time, the mighty angelic prince who stands guard over your (our) nation, will stand up and fight for you in heaven against satanic forces. And, there will be a time of anguish for the Judeo Christians greater than any previous suffering in history. And yet every one of your (our) people whose names are written in the Book will endure it.
[Female Vocals]
[Intro]
Love from above
Love
[Female Vocals]
Love, Love, love
[Intro]
Love from above
Love
[Verse 1]
In the darkest hour, when all seems lost
When the shadows rise, and evil’s cost
A mighty angel stands guard above
Fighting for us with unwavering love
Love, love, love
[Break]
Love, love, love
Bring on love, from above
[Pre-Chorus]
Through the anguish, through the pain
In the midst of suffering, we remain
With love from above
[Chorus]
For every soul whose name is written down
In the Book of Life, where hope is found
We’ll endure the trials, we’ll stand strong
With the angelic prince, we’ll carry on
And on
[Break]
Love, love, love
Bring on love, from above
[Verse 2]
Against the forces of darkness, we’ll fight
Guided by faith, in the darkest night
For there will be anguish, like never before
But we’ll find solace in heaven’s door
[Break]
Love, love, love
Bring on love, from above
[Pre-Chorus]
Through the tears, through the strife
In the face of fear, we’ll find life
Of love
Bring on love from above
[Chorus]
For every soul whose name is written down
In the Book of Life, where hope is found
We’ll endure the trials, we’ll stand strong
With the angelic prince, we’ll carry on
And on and on
[Bridge]
Though the road may be long, and the journey hard
We’ll trust in the promise, written in the stars
That through every trial, through every test
We’ll be blessed, we’ll be blessed
With all the rest
(Chorus)
For every soul whose name is written down
In the Book of Life, where hope is found
We’ll endure the trials, we’ll stand strong
With the angelic prince, we’ll carry on
And on, and on
[Outro]
So let us hold fast to faith’s bright flame
For in the end, we’ll conquer the game
With the angelic prince by our side
We’ll rise, we’ll rise, we’ll rise
With love from above
[End]
[Silence]
2. And many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up, some to everlasting life and some to shame and everlasting contempt.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Female Vocals]
Love from above
Love
[Female Backing Vocals]
Love, Love, love
[Verse 1]
In the twilight of the age, when darkness falls
And shadows linger in silent halls
The prophecy unfolds, the truth revealed
As the fate of humanity is gently sealed
[Break]
Time to shine
Shine, shine, shine
[Chorus]
For in the end of times, the graves shall open wide
And souls shall rise, to where destinies abide
Some to everlasting life, in glory’s gleam
While others to shame, in the shadows scream
[Break]
Time to shine
Shine, shine, shine
[Verse 2]
As the trumpet sounds, across the land
Awakening the sleepers, with a mighty hand
The righteous shall ascend, to the heavens above
In the embrace of grace, they’ll find eternal love
Love, love, love
Love from above
Love
[Break]
Time to shine
[Bridge]
Love from above
Love
Bring on the love
[Chorus]
For in the end of times, the graves shall open wide
And souls shall rise, to where destinies abide
Some to everlasting life, in glory’s gleam
While others to shame, in the shadows scream
[Bridge]
In the balance of eternity, all shall be weighed
The deeds of the righteous, the sins they’ve paid
And those who sought redemption, in the darkest night
Shall find salvation, in the morning light
[Chorus]
For in the end of times, the graves shall open wide
And souls shall rise, to where destinies abide
Some to everlasting life, in glory’s gleam
While others to shame, in the shadows scream
[Outro]
So let us heed the warning, of the ancient sage
And walk the path of righteousness, in every age
For in the end of times, our fate shall be known
As we rise or fall, in the light we’ve sown
[End]
[Silence]
3 And those who are wise — the people of God — shall shine as brightly as the sun’s brilliance, and those who turn many to righteousness will glitter like stars forever.
4 But Daniel, keep this prophecy a secret; seal it up so that I will not be understood until the end times, when travel and education shall be vastly increased.
[Intro]
See the light?
[Verse 1]
In the depths of time, a prophecy untold
Where wisdom shines like purest gold
The people of Mother, with hearts aflame
Shall rise like stars, to etch their name
[Chorus]
Oh, the wise shall shine like the sun
With brilliance shining on and on
And those who lead others to the light
Will glitter like stars in the darkest night
Be the light?
[Break]
See the light
[Verse 2]
Keep this secret close, Daniel, they said
For the end times, when knowledge spreads
Travel and education, vast and wide
Shall unlock the truth, can’t be denied
[Chorus]
Oh, the wise shall shine like the sun
With brilliance shining on and on
And those who lead others to the light
Will glitter like stars in the darkest night
Be the light?
[Break]
See the light
[Bridge]
As the ages turn, and the world evolves
The prophecy unfolds, as it resolves
With hearts ablaze, and minds alight
We’ll journey forward, into the light
See the light?
The light
[Break]
See the light
[Chorus]
Oh, the wise shall shine like the sun
With brilliance shining on and on
And those who lead others to the light
Will glitter like stars in the darkest night
Be the light?
[Break]
See the light
Be the light
Light of lights
[Outro]
So let us heed the call, to wisdom’s way
And guide others to the light each day
For in the end, when all is done
We’ll shine like stars, forever one
Shine, shine, shine
Shine on
[End]
[Silence]
[Intro]
[Flute Instrumental]
[Break]
[Female Vocals]
[Verse 1]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
Shapes of things before my eyes
Come as no surprise, realize
{Pre-Chorus]
(Come tomorrow) May I be older than today.
(Come tomorrow) May it be colder than today?
Please don’t destroy these lands
Turn them into desert sands
[Chorus]
It’s the end of the world as we know it
The view from where I sit
It’s the end of the world as we know it
Out of time
Nature’s crime
[Break]
[Bridge]
[Instrumental]
[Verse 2]
Tell me your lies, we’re living this up to the eyes
Watch, as Mother Nature cries
Entered his zone, 666 is no longer alone
The sound of the Pied Piper taking his children underground
Are you to be found?
[Break]
{Pre-Chorus]
(Come tomorrow) May I be older than today.
(Come tomorrow) May it be colder than today?
Please don’t destroy these lands
Turn them into desert sands
[Chorus]
It’s the end of the world as we know it
The view from where I sit
It’s the end of the world as we know it
Out of time
Nature’s crime
[Break]
[Bridge]
[Saxophone Instrumental]
[Verse 3]
Zombies chasing me, dragons coming out of the sea
I am the god of hellfire! And I bring you
The human zoo
Tell me, what cha gonna do?
{Pre-Chorus]
(Come tomorrow) May I be older than today.
(Come tomorrow) May it be colder than today?
Please don’t destroy these lands
Turn them into desert sands
[Chorus]
It’s the end of the world as we know it
The view from where I sit
It’s the end of the world as we know it
Out of time
Nature’s crime
[Outro]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
And in the end, the message we send
The love you take
Can’t be more than you make
[End]
[Silence]
ABOUT THE SONG
Inspired by classic rock “The End” songs including: Genesis, the Yardbirds, R.E.M., The Beatles, Arthur Brown, and others.
God’s decision to return the universe to its pre-creation state of watery chaos and remake it through the terraforming of Noah’s ark.
… and God made a covenant with Noah that man would be allowed to eat every living thing but not its blood, and that God would never again destroy all life by a flood.
… each man’s work will become evident; for the day will show it because it is to be revealed with fire, and the fire itself will test the quality of each man’s work. If any man’s work which he has built on it remains, he will receive a reward.
Amos 4:7
“I also withheld the rain from you when there were yet three months to the harvest; I would send rain on one city, and send no rain on another city; one field would have rain, and the field on which it did not rain would wither;
Isaiah 19:5-7
And the waters of the sea will be dried up, and the river will be dry and parched, and its canals will become foul
When a dead planet is brought to life, it's often referred to as "terraforming." Terraforming involves the process of modifying the atmosphere, temperature, surface topography, and other environmental conditions of a celestial body to make it habitable for Earth-like life forms. This concept has been explored in science fiction literature and is also a topic of scientific speculation for potential future space exploration and colonization efforts.
[Intro]
[Drums]
[Sirens]
[Whistle]
[Instrumental]
[Verse 1]
In the echoes of time, time, and time again
The same old story, is about to begin…
Oh, the waters rose, the earth to fold.
God’s decision made, to remake anew,
See if Man’s love would turn true.
[Break}
[Verse 2]
A covenant made, ‘twixt God and Man,
To walk the earth and understand
The damned demand of all of Man
Promising never to flood again.
[Chorus]
The Genesis Flood, a cleansing tide,
Washing us away, along for the ride
Terraforming the world, from chaos reborn,
In the wake of the waters, a new morn.
[Break]
[Drums]
[Sirens]
[Whistle]
[Bridge]
Amos’s words, withholding rain,
A lesson learned, from nature’s pain.
In the parched fields, the dry earth cries,
As waters recede ‘neath burning skies.
[Verse 3]
Isaiah’s vision, of rivers dry,
And seas laid bare ‘neath the blazing sky.
A world transformed by fire and flame,
Yet from the ashes, new life came.
[Faster]
[Break]
[Up Tempo]
Fire, fire, fire
Climbing higher
Higher
[Chorus]
The Genesis Flood, a cleansing tide,
Washing us away, along for the ride
Terraforming the world, from chaos reborn,
In the wake of the waters, a new morn.
[Outro]
Chaos reborn
A new morn
A new birth
On earth
[End]
[Silence]
“… but not necessarily the end of the world.”
During the End of Times, holding on to love becomes paramount.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Break]
[Drum Solo]
Do you
Let the shine shine through?
[Verse 1]
In the darkest days
When your kind is in dismay
You think it can’t get any dimmer
[Bridge]
[Pre-Chorus]
Look for a glimmer, a shimmer
With a soft tremulous light
Let it shine
You let the shine shine through
[Chorus]
Cherish the moment
’cause you just can’t save it
The fate of our hate
Will return, we’ll learn
The value of love
Do you value
The value of love
[Bridge]
Of love
Of love
Of love
[Break]
[Female Vocals]
[Bridge]
Of love
Of love
Of love
[Verse 2]
During the end of days
When emotion sways
In the ocean, but not a swimmer
[Bridge]
[Pre-Chorus]
Look for a glimmer, a shimmer
With a soft tremulous light
Let it shine
You let the shine shine through
[Chorus]
Cherish the moment
’cause you just can’t save it
The fate of our hate
Will return, we’ll learn
The value of love
Do you value
The value of love
[Break]
[Bridge]
Of love
Of love
Of love
[Verse 3]
At the End of Times
When there are no reasons
The time of the seasons
There are no rhymes
At the End of Times
Odds couldn’t be any slimmer
[Bridge]
[Pre-Chorus]
Look for a glimmer, a shimmer
With a soft tremulous light
Let it shine
You let the shine shine through
[Chorus]
Cherish the moment
’cause you just can’t save it
The fate of our hate
Will return, we’ll learn
The value of love
Do you value
The value of love
[Outro]
Of love
Of love
Of love
[End]
[Silence]
The concept of the Shining One’s manifestation as it relates to Gog of Magog is rooted in interpretations of biblical and apocalyptic imagery. In some interpretations, the “Shining One” refers to a celestial being or a figure of great power and radiance. This entity is often associated with divine or angelic attributes.
In the context of Gog of Magog, particularly in Ezekiel’s vision, the manifestation of the Shining One as Gog signifies a perversion or corruption of this divine radiance. Gog is portrayed as a menacing figure, representing the embodiment of evil or chaos, who emerges in a time of apocalyptic upheaval.
The juxtaposition of the Shining One’s manifestation as Gog underscores the transformation from a symbol of light and goodness to one of darkness and malevolence. It suggests a twisting or inversion of divine order, where what was once pure becomes corrupted, mirroring the theme of the “Zombie Apocalypse” mentioned earlier.
Teleconnections: Chaos theory recognizes the concept of teleconnections, where seemingly unrelated events in one part of the Earth system influence conditions in another. For instance, changes in sea surface temperatures (linked to ocean dynamics) can affect atmospheric circulation patterns, leading to variations in precipitation and temperature on land.
[Intro]
The Reign of Violent Rain
In the reign of violent rain
Rain reign
[Verse 1]
In the scrolls of old, a story’s told,
Of a Shining One, radiant and bold.
A figure of light, divine and pure,
Yet now corrupted, of that we’re sure, sure, sure
[Breakdown]
The Reign of Violent Rain
In the reign of violent rain
Rain reign
[Verse 2]
Ezekiel’s vision, a warning clear,
Of the perils lurking, drawing near.
Gog emerges in the midst of strife,
Mistaken as chaos, threatening life.
[Chorus]
The Shining One, twisted and turned,
Into Gog of Magog, where darkness churns.
A word forborne, a world gone awry,
Where chaos rains and hope runs dry.
The Reign of Violent Rain
In the reign of violent rain
Rain reign
[Break]
The Reign of Violent Rain
In the reign of violent rain
Rain reign
[Bridge]
The teleconnections, chaotic dance,
Bringing storms and fires in advance.
The Shining One’s transformation, Man’s salvation?
Could the mirror be any clearer?
Clearer, clearer
[Verse 3]
Yet amidst the darkness, a flicker of light,
Hope still burns, against the night.
For in our hands lies the power to change,
To heal our world, to rearrange.
[Chorus]
The Shining One, twisted and turned,
Into Gog of Magog, where darkness churns.
A word forborne, a world gone awry,
Where chaos rains and hope runs dry.
The Reign of Violent Rain
In the reign of violent rain
Rain reign
[Outro]
Rain reign
Go away
Come again
Some other day
Reign Rain
[End]
[Silence]
In Ezekiel, a phenomenon akin to a “Zombie Apocalypse” takes shape, portraying the Shining One’s manifestation as Gog of Magog—a terrifying and corporeal harbinger of apocalypse. Gog and Magog, also known as Yajuj and Majuj, are mentioned in both the Bible and the Quran.
The prophecy of Gog is anticipated to unfold during the onset of the “end of days,” though not necessarily signaling the end of the world. In Jewish eschatology, Gog and Magog are depicted as adversaries to be vanquished by the Messiah, ushering in the Messianic era.
Christians believe they turned into apocalyptic hordes of zombies. From the Book of Daniel, “And many of those whose bodies lie dead and buried will rise up to shame and everlasting contempt. Many humans will fall by the sword or be burned or captured or plundered. And, there will be a time of anguish greater than any previous suffering in history.”
[Sirens]
[Whistle]
[Trumpets]
[Intro]
With the Gog of Magog, swarming around
The Pied Piper leads the children underground
[Verse 1]
From Ezekiel’s vision, darkness descends,
A world consumed, where terror extends.
The Shining One’s guise, a harbinger dread,
Gog of Magog rises, the living dead.
[Chorus]
The Gog of Magog, a tale of fright,
An omen of doom in the dead of night.
Yajuj and Majuj, names of dread,
From ancient scriptures, back from the dead.
[Break]
[Flute Solo]
[Verse 2]
At the brink of days, the end draws near,
Yet not the end, but a new frontier.
Jewish prophecies, the Messiah’s call,
To face the hordes, and conquer them all.
[Chorus]
The Gog of Magog, a tale of fright,
An omen of doom in the dead of night.
Yajuj and Majuj, names of dread,
From ancient scriptures, back from the dead.
[Break]
To be a Gog cog
May Magog
Oh, God
[Bridge]
From the Book of Daniel, the words unfold,
Of rising bodies, tales untold.
A time of anguish, like never before,
But faith endures, forevermore.
[Break]
[Saxophone Solo]
[Chorus]
The Gog of Magog, a tale of fright,
An omen of doom in the dead of night.
Yajuj and Majuj, names of dread,
From ancient scriptures, back from the dead.
Dead
[Outro]
Eclipsed by the Zombie Apocalypse
Eclipsed
Zombie Apocalypse
[End]
[Silence]
The Book of Revelations in the New Testament lists the Four Horsemen of the Apocalypse as conquest, war, famine and death, while in the Old Testament’s Book of Ezekiel they are sword, famine, wild beasts and pestilence or plague.
The plagues are: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness and the killing of firstborn children.
At such times, we can remember there will be a day when this present creation will give way to the new creation (Isa. 65:17)
[Intro]
[Noise]
[Sirens]
[Applause]
Conquest, war, famine, and death,
Sword, famine, beasts, and pestilence’s breath:
… wild beasts and pestilence upon plague.
And, the plagues are: water turning to blood, frogs, lice, flies, livestock pestilence, boils, hail, locusts, darkness and the killing of firstborn children.
You’d better run?
[Verse 1]
Conquest, war, famine, and death,
Sword, famine, beasts, and pestilence’s breath.
The plagues descend, a relentless tide,
As humanity trembles, nowhere to hide.
[Break]
[Bridge]
Relentless tide
Nowhere to hide
Nowhere to run
Ain’t no fun
Under the sun
[Break]
[Verse 2]
Four Horsemen riding, Dragons skydiving
From Revelation’s grasp, Man’s last gasp
The signs of the end, forevermore
Known as folklore, lure
[Pre-Chorus]
The lure of ole’ folklore
For it won’t be ’round much more
[Chorus]
The allure of forevermore
More, more, more
The good ole days, when we had it made
In the days made in the shade
[Break]
[Verse 3]
Conquest, war, famine and death
Sword, famine, beasts, and pestilence’s breath.
The plagues descend, a relentless tide,
As humanity trembles, nowhere to hide.
[Break]
Back in the days, where we’d reside
[Pre-Chorus]
The lure of ole’ folklore
For it won’t be ’round much more
[Chorus]
The allure of forevermore
More, more, more
The good ole days, when we had it made
In the days made in the shade
[Break]
Water turns to blood, a crimson sea,
Frogs and lice, a plague decree.
Flies and pestilence, upon the land,
Livestock fall, at the Horsemen’s command.
Command, command the land
Understand?
Boils and hail, darkness and locusts swarm,
The cries of anguish, a deafening storm.
Firstborn children, in the night’s chill,
The prophecy fulfilled, a bitter pill.
[Bridge]
But amidst the chaos, a promise gleams,
In Mother’s words, a hope redeems.
For in the midst of darkness, a light shall shine,
A new creation, void of “mine” design.
{Break]
[Outro]
Though trials may come, and darkness reign,
There’s solace in knowing, it’s not in vain.
For behold the chaos, beyond the strife,
A new creation awaits, a new life.
[End]
[Silence]
I don’t know how else to say it. At the End of Times, the most crucial aspiration is love.
[Intro]
In a word,
anything else sounds absurd
Love
What else can I say?
[Break]
Love
[Bridge]
I thought for a while
I thought for all our
[Verse 1]
I can’t think what else to say
Even after thinking all day
No other way, seems to fit
No, not a bit
Just…
Love
[Break]
Love
[Break]
Love
All day, all there is to say is…
Love
[Instrumental]
[Break]
Love
How to say love in different languages?
Arabic — حب In Arabic, حب is the word for love. …
Filipino — Pag-ibig. Pag-ibig is the love word in Filipino, pronounced as “pah-GEE-big.”
Bengali — ভালবাসা …
French — Amour. …
Chinese — 爱 …
German — Liebe. …
Japanese — 愛 …
Italian — Amore.
[Outro]
Amore
Amour
el amor, more more more
More Love
{Fade Out]
[Silence]
5 Then I, Daniel, looked and saw two men on each side of the river.
6 And one them asked the man in linen robes who was standing now above the river, “How long it be until all these terrors end?”
7 He replied, with both hands lifted to heaven, taking oath by him who lives forever and ever, that they will not end until three and a half years after the power of God’s people has been crushed.
8 I heard what he said but I didn’t under stand what he meant, so I said, Sir, how will this all come out.
9 But he said, Go now, Daniel, for what I have said is not to be understood until the time of the end.
These verses from the Book of Daniel depict a scene where Daniel witnesses a conversation between two figures near a river. One of them questions the man clothed in linen robes, presumably an angelic figure, about the duration of the terrors or calamities that are to come. The response given is that these terrors will persist until three and a half years after the power of God’s people has been shattered.
Daniel expresses his confusion about the meaning of this exchange, seeking further clarification. However, he is told that the understanding of these events is not meant for his current time but will be revealed at the appointed time of the end.
Interpreting these verses, we can understand that they speak to the theme of eschatology, the study of end times or the end of the world. The conversation hints at a period of tribulation or suffering that will precede a definitive resolution. The mention of three and a half years may symbolize a specific duration of time, often associated with prophetic timelines in biblical literature.
Overall, these verses convey the idea of a future time of uncertainty and trial, with the promise of eventual clarity and resolution at the appointed time of the end.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Angelic Voices]
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
[Break]
[Verse 1]
By the river’s edge, Daniel stood,
Watching figures in robes of linen hood.
Questions rise in the misty air,
About the terrors that future will bear.
[Chorus]
Oh, the mysteries of The End,
Where time and fate begin to bend.
Three and a half years, a span untold,
Before the truths of prophecy unfold.
[Break]
[Verse 2]
Angelic whispers, secrets shared,
Of trials to come, of souls laid bare.
Daniel seeks understanding clear,
But the answer lies in the future’s frontier.
[Chorus]
Oh, the mysteries of the end,
Where shadows dance and truths suspend.
A period of tribulation’s reign,
Before the dawn breaks, the end to gain.
[Bridge]
In the midst of darkness, hope prevails,
As prophecy unfurls its veiled tales.
Though confusion reigns, and questions fly,
Faith guides us forward, towards the sky.
Hold your head high
Hold your head high
[Break]
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
[Verse 3]
At the appointed time, all will be known,
The seeds of truth will be sown.
Terrors will cease, and clarity rise,
As the end of days unveils its guise.
[Chorus]
Oh, the mysteries of the end,
Where faith and doubt do blend.
But in the end, the truth will mend,
And the journey to eternity ascend.
[Outro]
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
Hallelujah
[End]
[Silence]
The story of the angel Gabriel features prominently in several religious traditions, including Judaism, Christianity, and Islam. Gabriel is often depicted as a messenger of God, delivering important revelations, prophecies, and guidance to various prophets and individuals.
In Christianity, Gabriel is perhaps most famously known for his role in announcing the impending birth of Jesus Christ to the Virgin Mary. According to the Gospel of Luke, Gabriel appears to Mary, greeting her with the words “Hail, favored one! The Lord is with you.” He then informs her that she will conceive and bear a son, whom she shall name Jesus, who will be called the Son of the Most High. This announcement marks the beginning of the Nativity story and the incarnation of Jesus.
In Islam, Gabriel, known as Jibril in Arabic, plays a significant role as the angel who revealed the Quran to the Prophet Muhammad over a period of approximately 23 years. According to Islamic tradition, Gabriel appeared to Muhammad in a cave near Mecca, instructing him to “Recite!” which initiated the process of revelation.
Additionally, Gabriel is believed to have delivered messages to other prophets in both Christian and Islamic traditions, including Daniel in the Old Testament and Zechariah in the New Testament.
Overall, the story of the angel Gabriel is one of divine communication and guidance, serving as a messenger of God to convey important revelations and instructions to various prophets and individuals throughout religious history.
The band Genesis was fronted by the singer Peter Gabriel. Their song, Suppers Ready, is a voyage through the history of mankind starting with two halves of the same soul in their living room at home – together again having been separated as Adam and Eve were in the Beginning. It runs through history showing the different lives these people have lived apart from each other from great and bloody battles (wandering in the chaos) through to modern day (Churchill mum diddly washing and dad diddly office). Through all of those lives they have learnt difficult and bloody lessons and came to realize that the path of God within them was the only path. Once that was known both could reunite (can’t you feel our souls ignite) The life cycle was complete and they could achieve their personal revelation as described in the Bible and enter the New Jerusalem.
Suppers Ready refers to the Last Supper at which a goblet was used which would later hold the blood of Christ. A goblet later brought to the UK by Joseph of Arimathea and revered throughout history as the Holy Grail. At Christ’s second coming it will be used to cleanse the waters of the world and herald the second coming. A second coming that will be heralded by Christ’s personal messenger angel – Gabriel.
{Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Flute Solos]
{Female Vocals]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
[Verse 1]
In tales of old, in stories grand,
A messenger from heaven’s hand.
Gabriel, the angel bright,
Bearer of revelations, showing us the light.
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
[Break]
[Flute Solos]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
[Verse 2]
In Bethlehem’s night, a virgin fair,
Gabriel’s voice pierced the air.
“Hail, favored one! The Lord is near,”
Announcing the Savior, without fear.
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
[Break]
[Instrumental]
[Acapella]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
[Verse 3]
In the cave of Hira, in silence deep,
Muhammad heard Gabriel’s sweet keep.
“Recite!” he said, to the Prophet’s ear,
Revealing truths, to all who hear.
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
[Bridge]
From Judaism to Christianity’s light,
Islam’s revelation, shining bright.
Gabriel’s wings, spanning all,
Messenger of God, at creation’s call.
[Break]
[Acapella]
And it’s hello babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
Gabriel, Gabriel, Gabriel,
[Chorus]
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Bringing words from the divine.
To prophets, to Mary, in whispers true,
Guiding hearts with words anew.
Gabriel, oh messenger divine,
Tingling my spine, fine, fine, fine
[Outro]
In tales of faith, in stories told,
Gabriel’s message, for hearts to hold.
Divine communication, across the span,
Gabriel, the messenger, of God’s grand plan.
Gabriel, Ohhhh, Gabriel
[End]
[Silence]
20:1 And I saw an angel come down from heaven, having the key of the bottomless pit and a great chain in his hand.
20:2 And he laid hold on the dragon, that old serpent, which is the Devil, and Satan, and bound him a thousand years,
20:3 And cast him into the bottomless pit, and shut him up, and set a seal upon him, that he should deceive the nations no more, till the thousand years should be fulfilled: and after that he must be loosed a little season.
20:4 And I saw thrones, and they sat upon them, and judgment was given unto them: and [I saw] the souls of them that were beheaded for the witness of Jesus, and for the word of God, and which had not worshipped the beast, neither his image, neither had received [his] mark upon their foreheads, or in their hands; and they lived and reigned with Christ a thousand years.
20:5 But the rest of the dead lived not again until the thousand years were finished. This [is] the first resurrection.
[Intro]
[Crowd Noise]
[Applause]
[Fanfare]
[Instrumental]
Om, Om, Om
Om, Om, Om
[Break]
[Female Vocals]
[Verse 1]
An angel descends from heaven’s height,
With a key and a chain, bringing the fight.
He grasps the dragon, serpent of old,
The Devil, Satan, bound and controlled.
[Male Vocals]
[Chorus]
Into the bottomless pit he’s cast,
Sealed away, his power surpassed.
No longer to deceive the nations’ minds,
For a thousand years, his influence binds.
[Break]
[Choir]
Oh, my, oh, my
I think we’re all gonna die
[Verse 2]
Thrones appear, and judgment is near,
The righteous souls, their victory clear.
Those who endured, faithful and true,
Reign with Earth, their hope renewed.
[Chorus]
Beheaded for Jesus, for God’s word,
Their courage seen, their voices heard.
Untouched by the beast, his mark unfound,
In Christ’s kingdom, they are crowned.
[Break]
And it’s hey babe, with your guardian eyes so blue
Hey my baby, don’t you know all love is true
(She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Bridge]
But the rest of the dead, in their slumber deep,
Await the end of the thousand-year keep.
The first resurrection, a promise true,
For those who stand firm, their faith in view.
[Break]
Om, Om, Om
Oh, OH, Oh
Love so true
Love for you
(She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah)
(She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[Verse 3]
A glimpse of glory, a glimpse of peace,
Where suffering ends and sorrows cease.
A thousand years of grace and light,
Before the final battle’s might.
[Chorus]
For in this vision, hope is seen,
In the midst of darkness, Christ the King.
The triumph of good, the defeat of sin,
As heaven’s reign on earth begins.
[Outro]
And in the end
The love you take
Is equal to the love you make
All you need is love
Love is all you need
(She loves you, yeah, yeah, yeah)
[End]
[Silence]
The concept of the “mark of the beast” is found in the Book of Revelation, specifically in Revelation 13:16-18:
“He also forced everyone, small and great, rich and poor, free and slave, to receive a mark on his right hand or on his forehead, so that no one could buy or sell unless he had the mark, which is the name of the beast or the number of his name. This calls for wisdom. If anyone has insight, let him calculate the number of the beast, for it is man’s number. His number is 666.”
This passage describes a time of great tribulation and persecution, during which a powerful figure, often identified as the Antichrist, will rise to prominence. This figure will demand that all people receive a mark on their right hand or forehead in order to engage in commercial transactions. Those who refuse to receive the mark will face severe economic consequences, including the inability to buy or sell.
The specific nature and symbolism of the mark of the beast have been subject to various interpretations throughout history. Some believe it to be a literal mark, such as a physical brand or tattoo, while others view it as a symbolic representation of allegiance to the Antichrist or a corrupt system. The number 666 mentioned in the passage has also been the subject of much speculation and interpretation, with various theories proposed regarding its significance.
Overall, the mark of the beast is often understood as a symbol of allegiance to worldly powers opposed to God, and it serves as a warning against compromising one’s faith in times of trial and persecution.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Break]
[Choir]
666, the number of fear,
666, on your soul sear
[Verse 1]
In the Book of Revelation, a prophecy told,
Of a mark upon the head, a mark upon the soul.
Forced upon the people, by a figure of might,
A number branded deep, in the dead of night.
[Pre-Chorus]
666, the number of fear,
666, on your soul sear
[Chorus]
666, the number of fear,
A sign of allegiance, in times severe, seared
Forced upon the righteous, to bow or resist,
In the face of darkness, faith will persist.
[Break]
[Verse 2]
Small and great, rich and poor,
All must bear the mark, or suffer evermore.
No buying or selling, without the beast’s decree,
A choice between faith and worldly decree.
[Pre-Chorus]
666, the number of fear,
666, on your soul sear
[Chorus]
666, the number of fear,
A sign of allegiance, in times severe, seared
Forced upon the righteous, to bow or resist,
In the face of darkness, faith will persist.
[Break]
666, the number of fear,
666, on your soul sear
[Bridge]
Some see it as a symbol, others take it for real,
A warning of deception, a test of our zeal.
Calculate the number, if wisdom you seek,
For 666 is man’s number, in times so bleak.
[Break]
666
[Break]
666
[Break]
666
[Break]
[Verse 3]
But in the midst of tribulation, hope remains,
For those who stand firm, despite the chains.
Though the mark may bind, the spirit’s free,
In the name of Man, we find our decree.
[Chorus]
666, the number of fear,
A sign of allegiance, in times so severe.
Forced upon the righteous, to bow or resist,
In the face of darkness, faith will persist.
[Outro]
666, the number feared
666, on your soul seared
666, the number feared
666, on your soul seared
[End]
[Silence]
20:6 Blessed and holy [is] he that hath part in the first resurrection: on such the second death hath no power, but they shall be priests of God and of Christ, and shall reign with him a thousand years.
20:7 And when the thousand years are expired, Satan shall be loosed out of his prison,
20:8 And shall go out to deceive the nations which are in the four quarters of the earth, Gog and Magog, to gather them together to battle: the number of whom [is] as the sand of the sea.
20:9 And they went up on the breadth of the earth, and compassed the camp of the saints about, and the beloved city: and fire came down from God out of heaven, and devoured them.
20:10 And the devil that deceived them was cast into the lake of fire and brimstone, where the beast and the false prophet [are], and shall be tormented day and night for ever and ever.
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Stings]
Get up, stand up
Rise
All eyes
Rise
[Verse 1]
Blessed and holy, those who rise,
In the first resurrection, beyond the skies.
No power of death, shall touch their soul,
As priests of God, their spirits extol.
[Verse 2]
Loosed from his prison, the devil’s rage,
Deceiving nations, his wicked stage.
Gog and Magog, from every land,
Gathered for battle, as grains of sand.
[Chorus]
With Earth they reign, a thousand years,
In Her glory, no pain, no fears.
But when the time is at its end,
Satan’s released, darkness descends.
[Bridge]
The devil, the beast, the false prophet too,
Cast into the lake, where fire brews.
Tormented forever, in eternal flame,
Justice served, in God’s holy name.
[Break]
“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.”
[Verse 3]
A victory won, over evil’s reign,
In the lake of fire, they suffer pain.
But for the faithful, the righteous souls,
Eternal glory, their reward unfolds.
[Chorus]
Blessed and holy, those who stand,
In the face of darkness, hand in hand.
For in the end, light will prevail,
And love’s triumph, will forever sail.
[Outro]
“Double, double toil and trouble; fire burn and cauldron bubble.”
Fire
Burn
[End]
[Silence]
20:11 And I saw a great white throne, and him that sat on it, from whose face the earth and the heaven fled away; and there was found no place for them.
20:12 And I saw the dead, small and great, stand before God; and the books were opened: and another book was opened, which is [the book] of life: and the dead were judged out of those things which were written in the books, according to their works.
20:13 And the sea gave up the dead which were in it; and death and hell delivered up the dead which were in them: and they were judged every man according to their works.
20:14 And death and hell were cast into the lake of fire. This is the second death.
20:15 And whosoever was not found written in the book of life was cast into the lake of fire.
[Instrumental]
[Guitar Solo]
[Intro]
“Gloria in excelsis Deo”
Gloria, Deo, Deo
Gloria
[Verse 1]
A great white throne, in glory shining,
Before Her sits, the judgment defining.
Earth and heaven flee from Her sight,
No place to hide, no darkness to fight.
[Break]
[Drum Fill]
“Gloria in excelsis Deo”
Gloria, Deo, Deo
[Verse 2]
The sea gives up its silent sleepers,
Death and hell release their keepers.
Every soul faces the truth they’ve sown,
In the light of eternity, all is known.
[Break]
[Drum Fill]
“Gloria in excelsis Deo”
Gloria, Deo, Deo
[Chorus]
The dead, both small and great, arise,
Rise!
Before God’s throne, they stand, no disguise.
Rise!
The books are opened, revealing each tale,
Judged by their works, justice prevails.
Rise!
[Bridge]
In the judgment’s fire, truth is revealed,
Fire, fire, fire
Every heart’s secrets, fully unsealed.
But for those written in the book of life,
Eternal peace, free from strife.
Life!
[Break]
[Drum Solo]
“Gloria in excelsis Deo”
Gloria, Deo, Deo
[Verse 3]
So let us heed, the words proclaimed,
Live for righteousness, not for fame.
For in the end, our works will tell,
Whether we’re bound for heaven or hell.
[Break]
“Gloria in excelsis Deo”
Gloria, Deo, Deo
[Chorus]
The dead, both small and great, arise,
Rise!
Before God’s throne, they stand, no disguise.
Rise!
The books are opened, revealing each tale,
Judged by their works, justice prevails.
Rise!
[Outro]
Gloria, Deo, Deo
Daylight come and me wanna go home
Deo, Deo
[End]
[Silence]
[Intro]
[Instrumental]
[Verse]
Hellfire burning, burning
Skies painted red
The end of times, The End
Carry me from this dread
Rivers flood
Flow with blood
The Earth is shaking
End of days
End of ways
There’s no escaping
[Chorus]
Cities crumble
In ruins they fall
Blood stains the streets
Chaos for all
No salvation
No prayers to send
In this dark world
Is it the final, The End
[Break]
The End
[Break]
The End
[Break]
The End
[Verse 2]
Screams of anguish
Echoes in the night
As darkness consumes the last glimpse of light
(Lost sight of the light)
Is there no hope left
Just ashes and decay
This is The End
There’s no other way
[Chorus]
Cities crumble
In ruins they fall
Blood stains the streets
Chaos for all
No salvation
No prayers to send
In this dark world
Is it the final, The End
[Break]
The End
[Break]
The End
[Break]
The End
[Break]
There’s a zombie after me
Flee!
[Verse 3]
Screams from dreams
Echoes in the night
As the darkness looms, no glimpse of light
(Lost sight of the light)
Is there no hope to find
Just ashes and decay
Do you mind?
The End
Please find another way
[Chorus]
Cities crumble
In ruins they fall
Blood stains the streets
Chaos for all
No salvation
No prayers to send
In this dark world
Is it the final, The End
[Outro]
The End
[Break]
The End
[Break]
The End
[End]
[Silence]
... to be continued....
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