Avenged Sevenfold: Beast and the Harlot Meaning
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Beast and the Harlot Lyrics
There's more than meets the eye round here, look to the waters of the deep.
A city of evil.
There sat a seven-headed beast, ten horns raised from his head.
Symbolic woman sits on his...
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anonymous Nov 16th 2006, 01:13 report
The lyrics come from the book of revelation, the last book of the bible.
Then the angel carried me away in the spirit into a desert. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was covered with blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns and each horn had ten crowns. The woman was dressed in purple scarlet, and was glittering with gold, precious stones and pearls. She held a golden cup in her hand, filled with abominable things and the filth of her adulteries. This was written on her forehead.
Mystery
babylon the great
the mother of prostitutes
and of the abominations of the earth.
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anonymous Nov 22nd 2006, 21:31 report
The song is taken from the book of Revelation, the last book of the bible. The seven headed beast represents the political governments of the world. The meanings of the horns escapes me at the moment. The woman or harlot represents the world empire of false religion, a cage for demons to mislead. The seven headed beast turns on the women (The political governments will turn on religion) and "strips her naked and eats up her fleshly parts". Merchants and the political leaders will mourn her loss for practical reasons, like 'Christmas was good for the Economy' and 'Religion kept the people moral and peaceful'. The harlot has fornicated with the kings of the earth much like false religion has contributed to an excessive degree to almost every war. As the bible says "Get out of her my people if do not wish to share her in destruction, for her sins have climbed clear to the heavens... or sky... all lyrics in this song...
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anonymous Sep 20th 2006, 03:20 report
The harlot is the demon who makes you sin and wat not and the beast is... Well.. U no.. The devil. The city is the city of evil where ppl go when they wanna do stuff theyr not supposed to. The line that says "made the wrong decision
and it's easy to see. Now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us your
welcome to the city where your future is set forever"
well, that's wat I think it is but other ppl have different opinions about it.
The song is about the precursor to the end times and armageddon.... Several lines from this song are taken from the biblical book of revelations. The movie they made does not necesarily display the exact images and story of revelations... But the song very much does. The movie they made supports the idea of the "harlot of lust" consuming everyday life and causing us to sin.
The harlot tempts people to behave poorly and sin, as she does in revelations. Which is where the metaphorical line "makes us drink the poisoned wine" comes from. (which can be found in the book of revelations) the poisoned wine represents our temptation and will to sin.
This harlot is accompanied by an 8 headed beast with 10 horns on which she rides on in revelations. Each of the beast's heads represent (what I believe) to be an evil nation or leader, which promoted the horrid acts of man kind... Especially in this past century (hitler, stalin, mussolinni, even george bush). Thats where the line "fornicating with our kings" comes from. (which is also from the book of revelations)
revelations is very much filled with metaphors and a7x made a video which does a very good job of displaying them in my opinion.
If you want to fully understand much of a7x's work I suggest you actually read the book of revelations for much of their material is based upon this biblical book about the end of the world.
As many of you might know "chapter four" is from the book of genesis. Along with their name: avenged sevenfold.
The title of their second album, "sounding of the seventh trumpet", is also derived from the book of revelations.
So, if ure interested, take the time to read revelations and maybe you will find a whole new reason to love a7x... If ure interested in fully understanding the band and their beliefs that is. Its the last one in the bible and its short... -
anonymous May 18th, 04:09 report
It's about Las Vegas. The beast is us, the harlot is that evil city. Ever been? (and had too much fun)
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anonymous Nov 2nd 2012, 13:58 report
When you break everything down, he speaks mainly of the city of Babylon, the beast with seven heads and ten horns, and the "woman" which is mentioned throughout the song as "she" or "her". When he speaks of Babylon he is of course referring to the city of evil. Ancient religions which nobody of the average joe can comprehend. And history never told us. But it is all connected to the beast and the woman. The woman is symbolism for New York and the Statue of Liberty. A city of sin. The city is a ploy with Wall Street and the UN. Which brings us to the beast. It has seven heads with ten horns. This is symbolism for the new world order. Which has. Seven head families. Higher than any bush or Obama. And the plan is to divide the whole world into ten territories. A global union. These people think we are stupid and use symbolism to hide everything in plain site. When history repeats itself, Babylon will be destroyed. Find true salvation through Jesus Christ our lord and savior. Do not give into they're evils. I just wish people would open their eyes and not shut out what is about to come just because they are afraid. Don't be afraid. History isn't written in stone. We can change the world for the better. We just have to all work together. They want us segregated because alone we are weak, but together we are unbelievably strong! Don't let them shred our constitution. Stand up for what you know is right.
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anonymous Feb 27th 2012, 12:09 report
From Revelation chapter 18.
18.2 He cried with a might voice, saying, "Fallen, fallen is Babylon the great, and she has become a habitation of demons, a prison of every unclean spirit, and a prison of every unclean and hateful bird! 18.3 For all the nations have drunk of the wine of the wrath of her sexual immorality, the kings of the earth committed sexual immorality with her, and the merchants of the earth grew rich from the abundance of her luxury."
It was funny, i was sitting in my religion class and this was posted up on the slideshow and knew that is sounded familiar. -
a7xsynner6661 Oct 4th 2011, 20:39 report
I heard this song before any of their songs. Then bat country(secretly liked it until my twin liked it)and then almost easy, and i don't remember.
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anonymous Jun 5th 2011, 11:45 report
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anonymous Apr 30th 2011, 12:24 report
Well, you see, If you read the book of Revelation, you know that Satan is referred to as the beast. Well I have a theory you see. Have you noticed that the Catholic Church is doing things that the Bible says not to?
I think Satan is using the Catholic Church as a way to fool people.
Here is a few things to reference:
1. They say that this is IS the blood and body of Jesus Christ during Communion, when Jesus said,"Do this in REMEMBRANCE of Me". Luke 22:19
2. They have statues of saints and the Bible talks about that too, do not idolise the saints. Revelation 19:9-19:10
"Deuteronomy 27:15
3. The Bible says do not have any GRAVEN images. That includes statues, pictures, and paintings. Deauteranomy 4:14-4:16
4. Do you know that the Catholic church at least most of them recommend for you not to read the Bible? Most Catholics just let it sit there in a glass case or box. The Bible talks against that too, but they wouldn't know, they don't read the Bible.
Thats just the beginning too. Take a look at Martin Luther's 95 Thesus.
I think God used this song through an obviously NonChristian band to speak to people of the world about the Catholic Church. Because check it out, all of these lyrics are scripture.
So bottom line I think:
Beast-Satan
Harlot-Catholic Church -
anonymous Apr 13th 2011, 04:50 report
The beast is the antichrist/the beast from the sea from the book of revalations, the woman is the whore of babylon, its not that hard.
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anonymous Mar 23rd 2011, 22:25 report
I think it is a mixture of the end of the world In the " whore of Babylon" and " Babylon the great" and the destruction of the city of Sodom in the old testament, God destroyed it "effortlessly" aka in an hour
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anonymous Mar 23rd 2011, 22:24 report
I think it is a mixture of the end of the world In the " whore of Babylon" and " Babylon the great" and the destruction of the city of Sodom in the old testament, God destroyed it "effortlessly" aka in an hour
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anonymous Dec 9th 2010, 17:46 report
For the guy above me: you raise some good points... Like, just because I don't believe in the Koran doesn't mean I'd burn one. I mean, people are allowed to believe what they want.
But, can you please tell me what passage that is, because I don't recall it.
And if you are one of the people (not saying you are) that believe that it's horrible God sends people to Hell. He doesn't. You deny Him or you serve Him. Each has its own outcome... either worse then any comprehension... or better then comprehension.
And I agree with the vast majority of people here. Except the beast... have you guys heard of when God will come and rule over the Earth? There will be Satan and the beast. If you take the mark of the beast (by giving in to Satin) then you will become a slave of Satin (in terms of... you denied a God that you can now see with your physical eyes).
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anonymous Oct 4th 2010, 18:26 report
Sorry, but I thought I should point out that the Christian guy on the other page is a dangerous, racist, bastard. Wanna go burn a Koran? In all honesty, it's when evangelist Christians like you are allowed to take charge and spread their own gospel that actual sin happens. Ehm, note that this is directed at the Americanised new-age Christians, not Christianity in general. Hell, my Dad leads a Church. As a PS, I should point out that I consider myself sort of religous, but not Christian. To be honest, I struggle to commit myself to a god that is capable of some pretty nasty stuff (I recall one passage where a follower is ordered to murder 400 people and cut off their foreskins), and I suspect that Revelations may be speaking about how Christianity as a religion has lost it's touch. I mean, if the beast is going around until it finds the one true religion, Wouldn't t already have come across Christianity, the largest religion in the world? Rant over.
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anonymous Sep 24th 2010, 09:01 report
Hey fucktards... Harlot is prostitute. I read revelation but then I got confused, is it 10 headed with seven horns or 10 headed with 11 horns?
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anonymous Sep 13th 2010, 06:50 report
I agree with 21drummer, If you pay attention to certain parts of the video it makes sense. It DOES talk about Revalations but they put it into the life of Hollywood. Think along the lines of Californiacation.
When the girl signs the contract, she is so excited she doesnt stop and see the evil in the contract. In Hollywood many things are said in contracts that people dont read so when they sign, there signing a flase slip of paper in a way.
When the little boy is watching her dance it shows how Hollywood is making so many movies with a pornographic sense and kids are watching it.
I cant explain the reverand part.
When the guy gives the girl a card, it shows how you cant trust anybody in Hollywood, not even your boss.
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anonymous Jul 16th 2010, 11:36 report
the first line of the song, he is talking about the richest city being full of greed. the seven headed beast is from the book of revalation. the harlot is the tempatation to sin. in one of the last verses he talks about judgement day but just for the sinners. he also says that those have erved under the greedy sinners will not be killed. they will have a chance to run away but will have to start all over again.in the last verse he say"if you wanna serve above or be a king with us" he is saying that being greedless is harder than being full of greed and sins.
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matthebagger Jun 9th 2010, 20:44 report
Before reading this, realize that although it is a common belief, the book of revelation (which the song was derived from) does not actually predict the end of all time. It used symbolism during the persecution of Christians-i will explain.
Well lets do this line by line.
The shining of the city represents the lure of sin (how good it can look/feel) when you do it, and the city of gold does represent Babylon, but more so Hell.
the waters of the deep mentioned is the world we live in, and how dark and sinful it is...also where the harlot (whore) lives.
Most people believe the seven headed beast to be Satan, the devil, the antichrist, etc. Seven is commonly used in the bible, as it is the SYMBOL of completeness. It is taught in the catholic seminary that the seven heads do not actually have a meaning, but most likely symbolize the seven deadly sins.
the symbolic women is all of mankind, we put ourselves in a position of power, but we are not perfect so we do not deserve it.
the city dressed in jewels and gold once again refers to the lure of sin.
merchants and captains....with their sins piled to the sky-represented the agony of sinners ultimate punishment when they die.
the day has come for all us sinners, if your not a servvant youll be struck to the ground-this part of the SONG, NOT THE BIBLE, DOES in fact speak of the end and what is believed by some to happen. Those who are deserving to be sent to hell for all time (sinners) are too late to be forgiven(flee the burning greedy city), and those who God chooses to be with him (servants) will be taken up into heaven.
refrain
shes a dwelling place for demons...cage for every unclean spirit-refers to the harlot (all humanity) and her (our) embracment of sin. -
anonymous Apr 18th 2010, 19:32 report
Mecca in Saudi Arabia is the prostitute that sits on many waters; Mecca in Saudi Arabia is the woman that sits on the scarlet beast.
http://meccasevenmountains.blogspot.com
Here are just but a few notes
Did you know that Mecca sits on seven mountains?
Did you know that five kings have fallen and one is in Saudi Arabia today (where Mecca resides)? This is the exact time that the apostle John saw this harlot.
Did you know Mecca is drunk with the blood of the saints?
Did you know the kaaba in Mecca is fully described in Zechariah as the basket the woman sits in? (Mystery solved)
Did you know Mecca's port Jidda is the wealthiest in the middle east and western asia? Revelation 18
Did you know one of the kings of saudi Arabia had a fatal wound and is not?
Did you know the institution for the beheading of any Christian is already in place in Islam?
The Bible says this city has made all nations drink the wine of the wrath of her fornication (I.e. Twin towers, pentagon, car bombings etc.)
go to http://meccasevenmountains.blogspot.com and read more thoroughly about this.
a helper in the Lord,
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EsgonRashak Mar 3rd 2010, 07:22 report
I don't believe in fairytales and no one wants to go to hell.
You've made the wrong decision and it's easy to see.
Now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us,
You're welcome to the city where your future is set forever.
Ok now while i may be running on 88 hours of no sleep i am thinking rather cleary and you all focus on the third and fourth line of that verse but you all seem to forget the first line it pretty much says ya no one wants be in hell duh obviously so do you want to serve some one so far above you or be responsible and pay for your actions with your life, in some cases as a king would for treason and such in the time of the bible and during the mid ages hence that portion of that line you all got to quit looking at it straight forward and dig deeper now dont get me wrong you all dug pretty deep and were exactly where i got to when i thought it over but you all forgot that one wee bit so keep that in mind -
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anonymous Sep 15th 2009, 23:29 report
The lyrics were taken almost word for word from the bible (New American Standard is what I used).
[...]=Words from the song that were found in the bible
-Revelation...=Where they are found in the bible.
Any questions? Email is toddanderson1993@hotmail.com
[This shining city built of gold,]-Revelation 18:16 a far cry from innocence,
There's more than meets the eye round here, look to the waters of the deep.
A city of evil.
[There sat a seven-headed beast, ten horns raised from his head.
Symbolic woman sits on his throne,]-Revelation 17:3 [but hatred strips her and leaves her naked.]-Revelation 17:16
The Beast and the Harlot.
[She's a dwelling place for demons.
She's a cage for every unclean spirit,
every filthy bird and makes us drink from poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
Fallen now is Babylon the Great.]-Revelation 18:2-3
The city dressed in [jewels and gold, fine linen, myrrh and pearls.]-Revelation 18:12
[Her plagues will come all at once as her mourners watch her burn.]-Revelation 18:8
[Destroyed in an hour.]-Revelation 18:17
[Merchants and captains of the world, sailors, navigators too.
Will weep and mourn this loss]-Revelation 18:17-19 with [her sins piled to the sky,]-Revelation 18:5
The Beast and the Harlot.
[She's a dwelling place for demons.
She's a cage for every unclean spirit,
every filthy bird and makes us drink from poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
Fallen now is Babylon the Great.]-Revelation 18:2-3
The day has come for all us sinners.
If you're not a servant, you'll be struck to the ground.
[Flee the burning, greedy city.
Lookin' back on her to see there's nothing around.]-Revelation 18:17-19
I don't believe in fairytales and no one wants to go to hell.
You've made the wrong decision and it's easy to see.
Now if you wanna serve above or be a king below with us,
You're welcome to the city where your future is set forever.
[She's a dwelling place for demons.
She's a cage for every unclean spirit,
every filthy bird and makes us drink from poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
Fallen now is Babylon the Great.]-Revelation 18:2-3
[She's a dwelling place for demons.
She's a cage for every unclean spirit,
every filthy bird and makes us drink from poisoned wine to fornicating with our kings.
Fallen now is Babylon the Great.]-Revelation 18:2-3 -
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