“Stigmata Martyr” describes the crucifixion of Jesus; the stigmata are the wounds he received during the crucifixion and while carrying the cross. The song’s syncopated backbeat demonstrates the band’s reggae influences without overtly aping the style.
According to lead singer Peter Murphy in the V...
In a crucifixation ecstasy
Lying cross-chequed in agony
Stigmata bleed continuously
Holes in head, hands, feet and weep for me
Stigmata oh you sordid sight
Stigmata in your splintered plight
Look into your crimson orifice
In holy remembrance, in scarlet bliss
Stigmata martyr
Stigmata martyr
In nomine patri et filii et spiriti sanctum
In nomine patri et filii et spiriti sanctum
In nomine patri et filii et spiriti sanctum
In nomine patri et filii et spiriti sanctum
Father, son and holy ghost
Stigmata Martyr was written by Bauhaus.
Stigmata Martyr was produced by Bauhaus.
Bauhaus released Stigmata Martyr on Mon Nov 03 1980.