[Guitar Solo]
[Verse 1]
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]
[Verse 2]
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]
[Verse 3]
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]
Para Bellum was written by Chuck Billy & Eric Peterson.
Para Bellum was produced by Chuck Billy & Eric Peterson.
Testament released Para Bellum on Fri Oct 10 2025.