"Para Bellum" lyrics - TESTAMENT

TESTAMENT
"Para Bellum"

Eyes of a serpent, stare at the venomous past
Spitting their lies while they keep on the course of the path
Anguish and pain, broadcasting hatred unclear
Cloak of deception hides voices of fear

[Guitar solo]

Minions, they gather, nothing is holding them back
Climbing the walls for which they were sent to attack
Breaking the lines, smashing the door, lock the gates
A radical mob imposing their will and their hate

[Pre-Chorus:]
Unknowing, forgoing, what does out future hold?
Controlling, disowning, our rights cannot be sold
People shout "You will never keep us out!"

[Chorus:]
Para Bellum
Para Bellum
Prepare for war
Para Bellum
What are you fighting for?

[Guitar solo]

Eyes of a serpent, stare at the venomous past
Spitting their lies under the spell that's been cast
Anguish and pain, broadcasting hatred unclear
Cloak of deception, whispering voices of fear

[Pre-Chorus:]
Unknowing, forgoing, what does out future hold?
Controlling, disowning, our rights cannot be sold
People shout "You will never keep us out!"

[Chorus:]
Para Bellum
Para Bellum
Prepare for war
Para Bellum
Para Bellum
Para Bellum
We can't fight no more

[Bridge:]
Para Bellum is a Latin word
It's used in the phrase, "Si vis pacem, para bellum"
If you want peace
You must prepare for war'

[Instrumental Outro]