Satanized Lyrics – Ghost

“Satanized” is a new english song by Ghost, released on Ghost’s official YouTube channel. The track is written by Tobias Forge, Salem Al Fakir, and Vincent Pontare, produced by Gene Walker, and brings forth Ghost’s signature blend of haunting melodies and theatrical storytelling. Released on March 5, 2025, the song delves into themes of possession, inner turmoil, and the struggle between faith and temptation, making it a powerful addition to the band’s catalog.

At its core, “Satanized” explores a descent into darkness, where the narrator grapples with a force overtaking their soul. The lyrics paint a picture of spiritual warfare—of a believer tormented by an unseen presence that distorts their faith and identity. As the song unfolds, it weaves themes of blasphemy, heresy, and desperation, culminating in a realization that the transformation is irreversible. The Latin passage hints at religious doctrine, contrasting the narrator’s crisis with the idea of divine ownership of the soul. This internal battle is further emphasized through the chorus’s cries for salvation, echoing the anguish of one who has been consumed by something beyond their control.

Satanized Details

Song	Satanized
Album	Skeletá
Artists	Ghost
Written By	Tobias Forge, Salem Al Fakir & Vincent Pontare
Produced By	Gene Walker
Label	Ghost
Language	English
Released Date	Mar 5, 2025

Satanized Lyrics

[Verse 1]
There is something inside me
And they don’t know if there is a cure
A demonic possession
Unlike any before

[Verse 2]
It’s a sickening heartache
And it’s slowly tormenting my soul
I’ve invested my prayers
Into making me whole

[Pre-Chorus]
I should have known not to give in
I should have known not to give in

[Chorus]
Blasphemy!
Heresy!
Save me from the monster that is eating me
I’m victimized

Blasphemy!
Heresy!
Save me, from the bottom of my heart I know
I’m Satanized
I’m Satanized
I’m Satanized

[Bridge]
An nescitis quoniam membra vestra
Templum est Spiritus Sancti
Qui in vobis est
Quem habetis a Deo?
Et non estis vestri

[Verse 3]
Through a life of devotion
I’ve been quelling my earnest to burst
I’ve been fighting the notion
To my love be coerced

[Pre-Chorus]
I should have known not to give in
I should have known not to give in

[Chorus]
Blasphemy!
Heresy!
Save me from the monster that is eating me
I’m paralyzed

Blasphemy!
Heresy!
Save me from the bottom of my heart I know
I’m Satanized
I’m Satanized
I’m Satanized

[Verse 4]
Like a deadly affliction that is twisting and bending my core
I thank God for the remedy, but I’m no longer sure

[Pre-Chorus]
I should have known not to give in
I should have known not to give in

[Chorus]
Blasphemy!
Heresy!
Save me from the monster that is eating me
I’m laicized

[Outro]
Blasphemy!
Heresy!
Save me from the bottom of my heart I know
I’m Satanized
Save me from the bottom of my heart I know
I’m Satanized
Save me from the bottom of my heart I know
I’m Satanized
I’m Satanized
I’m Satanized

Satanized Lyrics Meaning

[Verse 1]
The opening verse sets the tone with a sense of dread and helplessness. The narrator acknowledges an entity within them, one so unfamiliar and powerful that even conventional remedies—prayers, faith, or exorcism—seem ineffective. By stating that this possession is “unlike any before,” Ghost suggests that the corruption is not just spiritual but deeply personal, a unique suffering that isolates the narrator from salvation.

[Verse 2]
Here, the torment intensifies. The “sickening heartache” represents not only emotional suffering but a literal affliction on the narrator’s soul. Despite their attempts to seek solace through prayer, they realize that these efforts have been futile. The phrase “making me whole” suggests that they once believed faith could restore them, but now, that hope is slipping away.

[Pre-Chorus]
A brief moment of regret surfaces as the narrator acknowledges their mistake. The repetition of “I should have known not to give in” hints at a past choice—perhaps a temptation they succumbed to—that led to their current state. This admission of weakness reinforces the idea that their downfall was self-inflicted, even if they now feel powerless against it.

[Chorus]
The chorus erupts with cries of “Blasphemy!” and “Heresy!”—words that reflect both external condemnation and internal anguish. The narrator begs for salvation from the “monster” consuming them, but with each repetition, the plea feels more desperate. The word “victimized” suggests that they see themselves as a helpless target rather than an active participant in their corruption. Yet, despite their cries for help, they ultimately admit to being “Satanized,” implying that the transformation is complete.

[Bridge]
The Latin passage translates roughly to: Do you not know that your bodies are temples of the Holy Spirit, who is in you, whom you have received from God? You are not your own. This biblical reference (1 Corinthians 6:19) reinforces the struggle between divine ownership and the narrator’s possession. It serves as a chilling contrast to the rest of the song—where faith should protect, it instead feels powerless against the forces at play.

[Verse 3]
A new perspective emerges, one of long-standing restraint. The narrator describes a lifetime of suppressing their desires, fearing that giving in would lead them down this path. However, the battle has reached a breaking point. The idea of love being “coerced” suggests that they have been forced into an existence they no longer believe in, making them more susceptible to the darkness overtaking them.

[Pre-Chorus]
Again, the regret resurfaces. The repetition strengthens the feeling of inevitability—while they recognize their mistake, it is already too late to change course.

[Chorus]
The chorus returns, but now the narrator describes themselves as “paralyzed.” The possession is no longer just a fear or struggle; it has rendered them powerless. The escalation from “victimized” to “paralyzed” suggests a loss of agency, as if they are watching their own downfall unfold without the ability to resist.

[Verse 4]
Here, the corruption takes its final form. The narrator describes the force within them as a “deadly affliction,” warping their very being. In a moment of finality, they express doubt in the faith they once clung to. While they once thanked God for the remedy, they are no longer sure it even exists. This marks a turning point—rather than fighting for salvation, they are now questioning if salvation is real at all.

[Pre-Chorus]
The familiar refrain returns, serving as one last lament. The narrator’s regret is unchanged, but their fate is sealed.

[Chorus]
The word “laicized” introduces a new concept—excommunication or the removal of clerical status. This suggests that the narrator has not only lost their faith but has been formally cast out from the religious order they once belonged to. Unlike the earlier cries for help, this final chorus feels more resigned, as if they have accepted their transformation.

[Outro]
The song concludes with repetition of the chorus, but now, there is no plea for salvation—only the affirmation that they are “Satanized.” The last lines are delivered with finality, solidifying the narrator’s fate. Whether through possession, choice, or inevitability, they have become something unrecognizable, forever changed.

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