Discover the story of the song > Stigmata Martyr – Bauhaus

The song talks about a person, referred to as the protagonist, who is experiencing extreme agony similar to being crucified. He has wounds in his head, hands, and feet that continuously bleed. The song mentions the religious concept of stigmata, where wounds appear on a person's body with religious significance. The chorus repeats the phrase "Stigmata martyr" and invokes the Christian trinity of "Father, Son, and Holy Ghost".