Bring Back the Plague
Cattle Decapitation Lyrics
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The recurring pandemic
Not often enough it seems
For these mammalian hosts a systematic invasion is a must
These scattering rats
Their diseased existence
Earth's megalopoli a plague focus
Eradicated with Death's persistence
The density of the populace intensifies and modernized
The wrath of ""god"" bleeds from their eyes
...And like the raven this contagion keeps repeating, ever eating
Humanity to nevermore
Every body a host
Every body infected
Corpses white as a ghost
Naturally selected
Every body a host
Every body infected
Corpses white as a ghost
Naturally selected
Black Death, you've found us
Your cloak surrounds us
Boundlessly drown us
In bacillus countless
Bring back the plague
Delete those that threaten a new world
Start today
Dig their graves
They'll find a way to rid the world of finding new tomorrows
End of days
Dig those graves
Bring back the plague
Even if it means your own survival is at stake
Dig your grave
We'll find a way to rid the world of everyone tomorrow
End of days
Dig our grave
Malignant
Virulent
Mephitic
Anthropomorphic
Pneumonic
Septicemic
Bubonic
Anthropologic
The lyrics of Bring Back the Plague by Cattle Decapitation are a critical commentary on the recurring deadly pandemics that have plagued humanity throughout history. The song talks about the Yersinia Pestis or the black death, which has caused the death of millions of people in the past. The song highlights the irony of how, despite the deadliness of the pandemic, humans often fail to learn from their mistakes. The lyricist talks about how mammals and rats are required to become hosts for the plague to spread systematically. The rampant spread of the disease is made worse due to the high-density population and advanced modernization that enables the infection to spread faster. The song argues that this recurring cycle of pandemics is nothing but the result of humanity's consistent disregard for the environment and other living organisms.
The lyrics also question the idea of "divine wrath" as the cause of these pandemics. The line "the wrath of ""god"" bleeds from their eyes" satirizes the belief that these pandemics are caused by divine intervention. The song takes a nihilistic approach and portrays humanity as being naturally selected for the plague. This recurring cycle of pandemics suggests that humanity's existence is fragile and temporary.
Line by Line Meaning
Yersinia Pestis!
A call to the bacterium that causes the plague
The recurring pandemic
The constant disease that has plagued humanity throughout history
Not often enough it seems
A sarcastic reference to how frequently pandemics occur
For these mammalian hosts a systematic invasion is a must
The need for a disease that can kill off humans and other mammals
These scattering rats
The rats that help spread the plague
Their diseased existence
The unhealthy environment created by rats
Earth's megalopoli a plague focus
Cities are particularly susceptible to disease outbreaks
Eradicated with Death's persistence
The only solution is for people to die off
The density of the populace intensifies and modernized
Urbanization and population growth exacerbate the spread of disease
The wrath of "god" bleeds from their eyes
The anger and frustration of those who suffer from pandemics
...And like the raven this contagion keeps repeating, ever eating
The way the disease spreads and is never fully eradicated
Humanity to nevermore
The extinction of humanity
Every body a host
Every person is susceptible to the disease
Every body infected
Everyone will eventually get sick
Corpses white as a ghost
The pale appearance of those who die from the plague
Naturally selected
Survival of the fittest
Black Death, you've found us
The plague has come for us
Your cloak surrounds us
The way the disease spreads and envelops everything
Boundlessly drown us
The overwhelming effects of the pandemic
In bacillus countless
The abundance of the disease-causing bacteria
Bring back the plague
A call for the disease to return and reduce human population
Delete those that threaten a new world
The elimination of those who are opposed to reducing the human population
Start today
To begin the process of reducing the human population
Dig their graves
To prepare for the mass burials that will be required
They'll find a way to rid the world of finding new tomorrows
Those who are opposed to reducing the human population will try to find alternative solutions
End of days
The potential extinction of humanity
Dig those graves
To prepare for the worst-case scenario
Even if it means your own survival is at stake
The willingness to sacrifice oneself to reduce the human population
Dig your grave
To be prepared for the possibility of death
We'll find a way to rid the world of everyone tomorrow
The determination to reduce the human population
Malignant
The harmful nature of the plague
Virulent
The contagiousness of the disease
Mephitic
The foul smell associated with the disease
Anthropomorphic
The way the disease seems to target humans
Pneumonic
The type of plague that affects the lungs
Septicemic
The type of plague that affects the bloodstream
Bubonic
The type of plague that affects the lymph nodes
Anthropologic
The way humans are affected by the disease
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: Belisario Dimuzio, David Mcgraw, Josh Elmore, Travis Ryan
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Metal Blade Records
"Bring Back The Plague" lyrics:
Yersinia Pestis!
The recurring pandemic
Not often enough it seems
For these mammalian hosts a systematic invasion is a must
These scattering rats
Their diseased existence
Earth’s megalopoli a plague focus
Eradicated with Death’s persistence
The density of the populace intensifies and modernized
The wrath of “god” bleeds from their eyes
…and like the raven this contagion keeps repeating, ever eating
humanity to nevermore
Every body a host
Every body infected
Corpses white as a ghost
Naturally selected
Black Death, you’ve found us
Your cloak surrounds us
Boundlessly drown us
in bacillus countless
Bring back the plague
Delete those that threaten a new world
Start today
Dig their graves
They’ll find a way to rid the world of finding new tomorrows
End of days
Dig those graves
Bring back the plague
Even if it means your own survival is at stake
Dig your grave
We’ll find a way to rid the world of everyone tomorrow
End of days
Dig our grave
Malignant
Virulent
Mephitic
Anthropomorphic
Pneumonic
Septicemic
Bubonic
Anthropologic
Metal Blade Records
"Bring Back The Plague" lyrics:
Yersinia Pestis!
The recurring pandemic
Not often enough it seems
For these mammalian hosts a systematic invasion is a must
These scattering rats
Their diseased existence
Earth’s megalopoli a plague focus
Eradicated with Death’s persistence
The density of the populace intensifies and modernized
The wrath of “god” bleeds from their eyes
…and like the raven this contagion keeps repeating, ever eating
humanity to nevermore
Every body a host
Every body infected
Corpses white as a ghost
Naturally selected
Black Death, you’ve found us
Your cloak surrounds us
Boundlessly drown us
in bacillus countless
Bring back the plague
Delete those that threaten a new world
Start today
Dig their graves
They’ll find a way to rid the world of finding new tomorrows
End of days
Dig those graves
Bring back the plague
Even if it means your own survival is at stake
Dig your grave
We’ll find a way to rid the world of everyone tomorrow
End of days
Dig our grave
Malignant
Virulent
Mephitic
Anthropomorphic
Pneumonic
Septicemic
Bubonic
Anthropologic
Kitty Cat
Sucks that corona digs graves for those with compromised immune systems, and not greedy rich companies destroying the climate tho.
1Synner
This was exactly the pick me up I needed for a very isolating day. Thank you CattDecap for making an inventive, funny video for an amazing song.
Pickle Rick
You must've really blown the budget on this video.
J1bJab
Patrick Bertlein says at the start they made this on their phones in March 2020. You know, last month.
Z A
Okay, this is my first cattle decapitation song. I'm already in love with them.
Vladimir Tepes
U been missin out. Welcome to the party.
Chagrin
Welcome to the end of the world my dude. Cheers.
Taseen Kamal
So you havent watched Forced Gender Reassignment... yet?
Spenser Burlew
Time to catch up!!!