Dead
Autopsy (US) Lyrics

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Dead
Stiff and cold
In your box
To decay
Dead

The lyrics in Autopsy's song "Dead" are extremely simplistic yet very powerful. The song consists of only four lines. The first line states "Dead" which establishes the main subject matter of the song, the idea of death. The next two lines "Stiff and cold, In your box" are describing the physical state of the deceased. When someone dies, their body becomes stiff and cold and once they are prepared for burial, they are placed in a box or coffin to be put to rest. The final line of the song "To decay" helps drive home the idea that death is an inevitable part of life and that everything physical eventually deteriorates.

The song is a reflection on the brutal and graphic nature of death. Autopsy, being a death metal band, often writes about very dark and extreme concepts. The lyrics to this song are a reflection on what happens to us all when our time on earth comes to an end. The song has a very slow, deliberate pace with heavy, distorted guitar riffs that help create a sense of dread and despair.

Line by Line Meaning

Dead
Deceased and lifeless, no longer possessing any vital signs.

Stiff and cold
The body has undergone rigor mortis, indicating a cessation of all muscle movement and a gradual loss of body temperature.

In your box
The body is enclosed in a casket, ready for burial or cremation.

To decay
The natural process of decomposition after death, in which the body breaks down over time.

Dead
Reiterating the state of death and absence of life.

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CHRISTOPHER REIFERT, DANIEL CORRALLES, ERIC CUTLER

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