I think it is a song about the Spanish conquistadors slaughtering of the Aztecs, Incas, etc. If you read about Pizarro, he wound up being murdered by his own men so although he hoped for utopia in his conquering he died in the end. Maybe he did feel guilt!? Also they thought their killing was justified by their religion and the Kings authority so they reeked in purity.
I think it is a song about the Spanish conquistadors slaughtering of the Aztecs, Incas, etc. If you read about Pizarro, he wound up being murdered by his own men so although he hoped for utopia in his conquering he died in the end. Maybe he did feel guilt!? Also they thought their killing was justified by their religion and the Kings authority so they reeked in purity.