Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: industrial
Song Meaning of “Preacher” by Razed In Black
Preacher is a song by industrial metal band Razed In Black that reflects on the nature of faith and how it can be corrupted. The song speaks to the notion that religion has been used as a means of control throughout human history and that “preachers” have abused their power for their own gain. It also questions why people would follow such a false ideology if they knew the truth.
The lyrics paint an ominous picture of someone attempting to corrupt the faithful, with lines such as “A sermon of lies with devotion disguised/To lead us away from the truth”. It acknowledges the difficult journey of overcoming this indoctrination, with “Paths to redemption so hard to find/Chains of deception that seem so blind”.
The chorus affirms that despite the challenges in “Preaching of dreams that are never realized”, there is a power within us to break free and find our own way. In this way, Preacher suggests that every individual should be their own religious leader—seeking to understand their own beliefs and trusting their own personal journey.