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.

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Zero
Agathocles Lyrics

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Oh, you're so fucking cool,
now you have become an army tool
mind frustrated, you joined their clan,
for legal butchery of innocent men,
Now you're a man since you joined their clan,
now you're a zero, a zero-ego,
And don't talk crap about human acts,
'cause you know it's a farce,

to hide your hunger for violence,
your need to hate and for suspense,
Now you're a man since you joined their clan,
now you're a zero, a zero-ego,
And in the pubs you beat us up,
for no reason, you macho stud,

but at least we've got an own mind
instead of following the army blindly.

Overall Meaning

The song "Zero" by Agathocles addresses the issue of people joining the military and becoming tools of violence in the name of legal butchery of innocent men. The lyrics present a scathing criticism of those who abandon their own values and principles to become a part of an organization that is often guilty of perpetuating violence and destruction. The singer of the song is portrayed as a man who has lost his personal identity and has become a zero-ego, mindlessly following the commands of his superiors without questioning their motives or actions.

The song is a commentary on the culture of militarism in society, where joining the army is seen as a symbol of manhood and patriotism. The lyrics suggest that this culture is built on a false idea of heroism and bravery, which is really just a mask for the hunger for violence and the need to dominate others. The singer condemns those who use their power to bully and intimidate others in the name of serving their country.

The lyrics also highlight the hypocrisy of those who join the army but maintain a façade of compassion and humanity. These individuals are criticized for their self-serving motivations, which are really driven by a desire for excitement and suspense. In contrast, the song lauds those who choose to maintain their own values and remain independent thinkers, even in the face of societal pressure to conform.

Line by Line Meaning

Oh, you're so fucking cool,
You think you're impressive, but in reality, you're not.

now you have become an army tool
You have given up your individuality and become a mindless follower of the army's agenda.

mind frustrated, you joined their clan,
Your own personal issues and insecurities led you to join the army.

for legal butchery of innocent men,
You participate in the legal killing of innocent people as a member of the army.

Now you're a man since you joined their clan,
You believe that being in the army makes you a man.

now you're a zero, a zero-ego,
In reality, you have lost your individuality and sense of self.

And don't talk crap about human acts,
Don't try to justify your violent actions with claims of being human or humane.

'cause you know it's a farce,
Deep down, you know that your actions are not justified and that you are a hypocrite.

to hide your hunger for violence,
Your need for violence is what actually drives you, but you try to hide it.

your need to hate and for suspense,
You have a desire to hate and experience the excitement that comes from violence and suspense.

Now you're a man since you joined their clan,
Your association with the army still gives you a sense of validation as a man.

now you're a zero, a zero-ego,
But your true sense of self has been erased and replaced with blind obedience.

And in the pubs you beat us up,
You assert your dominance over others in public places.

for no reason, you macho stud,
You do it simply to prove your own masculinity.

but at least we've got an own mind
Others may not have the same sense of physical strength as you, but they have something that you lack - their own independent thought.

instead of following the army blindly.
They don't simply follow orders like you do, without considering the morality of their actions.

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