Agathocles is a legendary grindcore band from Belgium, who describe their m… Read Full Bio ↴Agathocles is a legendary grindcore band from Belgium, who describe their music as "mincecore". The band started in 1985, and has gone through many line-up changes - with Jan Frederickx being the only original member - but is still going strong today. Agathocles have gained an underground cult following through their frequent releases - which mostly include countless 7" EPs, Split 7" EPs, full-length CDs / LPs, and compilations - adding up throughout the years to become one of the largest discographies of any grindcore band.

Official Website: http://www.agathocles.com/

Because
Agathocles Lyrics

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A friend went to gigs
death/black metal gigs
because he likes it
and to make new friends
but he got beaten up
by racist scum
because of his skin
because he was black

death to racist scum
death to fascist scum

six feet underground
is the place they belong

Overall Meaning

The song "Because" by Agathocles is a powerful criticism against racism and fascism. It tells the story of a friend who went to death/black metal gigs with the purpose of enjoying the music and making new friends. However, he was brutally beaten up by racist individuals because of his skin color. The lyrics denounce the violent and discriminatory behavior of the attackers, but also express a firm stance against racist and fascist ideologies. The phrase "death to racist scum, death to fascist scum, six feet underground is the place they belong" is a clear indication that the band rejects any form of intolerance, hate, and violence.

Line by Line Meaning

A friend went to gigs
An acquaintance attended concerts

death/black metal gigs
musical performances featuring death and black metal genres

because he likes it
due to his enjoyment of the music

and to make new friends
with the purpose of meeting new acquaintances

but he got beaten up
however, he was physically attacked

by racist scum
by individuals who held discriminatory beliefs

because of his skin
due to the color of his skin

because he was black
as a result of his racial identity

death to racist scum
a desire for those with discriminatory beliefs to cease existing

death to fascist scum
a desire for those with oppressive beliefs to cease existing

six feet underground
buried in the ground