It was back in the 16th century
When enlightenment was still elementary
People lived with their superstition
Death was all around

War and black death. War and black death

And when the fruits would perish
Harvest was dried and withered
And then the children died
The pestilence, the plague

War and black death. War and black death

Madness ist everywhere, a real hysteria
Thousands would lose their lives
Burned by that mob alive

She's just a scapegoat
(In darkness they will dwell)
Create a true world of hell

'Cause the church overpowered superior
Ruled the people's minds with sheer terror
Found a scapegoat for real everything
That scared them in their lives

War and black death. War and black death

Scared by powers of nature
Ignorance would have made you
Fear those who knew 'bout healing
Far away from God