Under Siege
Sepultura · Arise
The dual substance of Christ
The yearning so human
Of man to attain God
Has always been a deep
Inserutable mystery to me
My principle anguish and source
Of all my joys and sorrows
Religion domain is all I see
Suffocate the scum with mediocrity
Lying and changing your fate
Anno domini ends - misery
From my youth onward
Has been the incessant
Merciless battle between
The spirit and the flesh
And my soul is the arena
Where these two amries
Have clasged and met
Holy wars unleashins bloody raids
The sacred earth without a face
Consumed by murderous sinners
Psychotic leader
Insane - insane - insane - insane!
Living in a dying age
Persecute the human race
Triumph of death in the wasteland
Blood signs your epitaph
Religion domain is all I see
Suffocate the scum with mediocrity
Lying and changing your fate
Anno domini ends - misery
The yearning so human
Of man to attain God
Has always been a deep
Inserutable mystery to me
My principle anguish and source
Of all my joys and sorrows
Religion domain is all I see
Suffocate the scum with mediocrity
Lying and changing your fate
Anno domini ends - misery
From my youth onward
Has been the incessant
Merciless battle between
The spirit and the flesh
And my soul is the arena
Where these two amries
Have clasged and met
Holy wars unleashins bloody raids
The sacred earth without a face
Consumed by murderous sinners
Psychotic leader
Insane - insane - insane - insane!
Living in a dying age
Persecute the human race
Triumph of death in the wasteland
Blood signs your epitaph
Religion domain is all I see
Suffocate the scum with mediocrity
Lying and changing your fate
Anno domini ends - misery
Under Siege - Sepultura
Sepultura's "Under Siege" serves as a defining track on their 1989 album "Arise," establishing the band's signature blend of thrash metal and progressive elements. Released during a pivotal era for the group, the song showcases the band's technical proficiency and dark, aggressive soundscapes that would characterize their early discography. As one of the most recognizable titles in their catalog, it reflects the Brazilian metal scene's influence on the global heavy music landscape. The recording stands as a testament to the band's evolution from pure thrash into a more complex, groove-oriented style, cementing their reputation as pioneers of the genre.