Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2000
- Album Name: Hoarse
Song Meaning (Interpretation) of “Day of the Lords” by 16 Horsepower
“Day of the Lords” is a song that speaks of reckoning and its consequences. The song chronicles the day God judges the sins of all mankind, and how the wicked are brought to justice and made to pay for their evil deeds. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of despair, of a world gone wrong, and of the grim consequences of evil’s presence. The haunting melody of accordion and banjo creates a dark, foreboding atmosphere as the morality of the deeds, their implications, and the coming reckoning are placed front and center. As the song draws to a close, the singer’s voice rises to a plead for forgiveness and redemption, a plea for escape from the inevitable fate that awaits the wicked. The song serves ultimately as a reminder that justice will come, and that we must all be aware of our actions and thoughts if we are to avoid the wrath of the Lord.