Discover the story of the song > The Cleansing – August Burns Red

The protagonist has been watching humanity from above and sees that they are destroying the earth. He decides to bring a "cleansing" to rid the world of their excess and filth. He spreads his rage and pestilence, avenging the dirt and sparing only a few. However, a man rises up and encourages the people to take back their voice and work together to mend the world. In the end, the protagonist's deceit leads to his own downfall and the triumph of the people.