Red Horizon Lyrics – Fit for an Autopsy

Red Horizon Lyrics Meaning

In “Red Horizon,” Fit for an Autopsy paints a bleak and intense picture of war and its devastating effects, especially on the innocent. The opening lines set the tone, describing an endless storm of agony and destruction. The storm here feels like a metaphor for war, something relentless and inescapable. The mention of broken glass and bullets suggests that violence has left its mark not only on the land but in the hearts and memories of those affected, especially children, who are left singing songs of pain, having witnessed things no one should.

The lyrics move on to describe “soul starvation” and a world where safety doesn’t exist. This verse dives deeper into the horrors of war and those who suffer from it, often displaced or ignored by the rest of the world. The “grand campaign of fear” and “saviors’ spears” hint at powerful figures or nations that pretend to act as protectors but are really causing harm. This is a harsh critique of leaders who, while claiming to help, are actually spreading fear and destruction, even at the cost of innocent lives.

In the next verses, the song calls out the “wicked” who profit from these wars, pointing out that nothing is sacred when lives are traded for financial gain. This imagery reflects anger at the greed of those who value money over humanity, as they grow richer while others suffer across the world.

The climax describes an apocalyptic scene where destruction rains from the sky, and the tragedy is so immense that even “God closed his eyes.” This haunting image shows a loss of hope, almost as if the violence is so overwhelming that it’s beyond divine intervention. By repeating this line, the band emphasizes the depth of suffering and the sense of abandonment. The final verses leave listeners with a curse toward those responsible, calling out those who brought this red-stained horizon, hoping the world will remember the price of greed and conflict.