Demons Banquet (English Cover) Lyrics – Will Stetson

Which of the pickings should we begin to eat
Something soaking in blood or something bittersweet
Nothing to do when the future’s outta reach
As we stumble along in cold reality
Snickering, the Buddha will never let me rest
“Only those with patience will make it in the end”
Devils dance hypnotically, begging to be fed
“Take your time and cherish it, you my dearest guest”

Ah, tear with your jaws and lavish in the feast
Every piece, every piece, will gorge in heavy greed
Taking a bite, go wild in the heat
While the moon in the sky composes silver dreams
Ah, how many plans will I need for it to pass
Painted black, painted white, we raise another flag
Make me a bet and I’ll play a better hand
Life and death, dark and light compose our fellow man
Crawling from the fire, the Buddha holds a thread
“Nothing is decided, there’s still a moment left”
Screaming up from hell, there’s a voice of bloody red
“Let’s get lost in darkness and not come back again”

Ah, tear with your jaws and lavish in the feast
So it seems, so it seems, we won’t be running fre
oing insane in the laughter and the greed
We descend to the depths—a nightmare like a dream
Ah, yeah yeah yeah
Come on and flutter faster, the skies are what we’re after, right?
Ah, yeah yeah yeah
Come on and flutter faster you’re the master now
Ah, yeah yeah yeah
Come on and flutter faster, the skies are what we’re after, right?
Ah, yeah yeah yeah
Come on and flutter faster you’re the master now

Ah, tear with your jaws and lavish in the feast
Every piece, every piece, will gorge in heavy greed
Taking a bite, go wild in the heat
Ravish more and compose a sinner’s melody
To the depths of the flames, we dine on broken dreams

The first stanza sets the tone with a stark choice between two symbolic offerings, one soaked in blood and the other bittersweet. It reflects the uncertainty and moral ambiguity of decision-making when faced with conflicting desires. The reference to the Buddha suggests a struggle with inner conflict and the pursuit of patience amidst life’s challenges. The devils’ hypnotic dance symbolizes the allure of temptation, urging the listener to savor and cherish the moment, even amidst uncertainty and darkness.

The second stanza intensifies the imagery of indulgence, urging the listener to tear into the feast with abandon, emphasizing the insatiable nature of human greed. The juxtaposition of feasting and the serene moonlight hints at the duality of human nature, capable of both wild indulgence and contemplative calm.

The third stanza delves deeper into existential questions and the human struggle against fate. The imagery of painted flags and the contrast between life and death underscore the complexities of existence. The reference to the Buddha holding a thread symbolizes a belief in the possibility of redemption or change, even in the face of inevitable consequences.

The repeated refrain in the fourth stanza reinforces the idea of indulgence and loss of control, as laughter and greed lead to a descent into darkness. The mention of fluttering faster and mastering the skies suggests a reckless pursuit of freedom or transcendence, even at the risk of losing oneself.

In the final stanza, the imagery of tearing into the feast once more reflects a cycle of indulgence and destruction. The reference to composing a sinner’s melody amidst the flames evokes a sense of reckoning and acceptance of one’s own flaws and desires. Ultimately, the song portrays a journey through temptation, desire, and existential questioning, weaving together themes of indulgence, fate, and human nature.