Carcass is recognized as pioneers in the grindcore genre. Their early work was also associated with tags like "splatter death metal" and "hardgore," owing to their macabre lyrics and gruesome album covers. Moreover, their 1993 album Heartwork contributed to their status as pioneers of melodic death metal.
The band frequently explores animal rights issues in their lyrics, and some members follow vegetarian or vegan lifestyles.
Studio albums
Reek of Putrefaction (1988)
Symphonies of Sickness (1989)
Necroticism - Descanting the Insalubrious (1991)
Heartwork (1993)
Swansong (1996)
Surgical Steel (2013)
Torn Arteries (2021)
Go to Hell
Carcass Lyrics
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AND SINCE I WAS BORN IN ORIGINAL SIN,
HEDONISM HAS A CERTAIN ATTRACTION,
I THINK I'LL CUT THE CRAP, CUT OUT THE MIDDLE MAN,
AND GO TO HELL,
I'VE SOLD MY SOUL, SO WHEN MY BODY GOES COLD,
I'LL GO STRAIGHT TO HELL,
WON'T YOU BE TOLD?
I'VE SOLD MY SOUL,
GO STRAIGHT TO HELL
YOUR PARADISE DOESN'T SOUND TOO FETCHING,
IT'S NOT ONLY YOUR SOULS WHICH MUST BE LOST,
"HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE",
YEAH, TOO RIGHT, MY HELL IS YOU,
THE SINS OF THE FLESH SOUND SO APPEALING,
SO LET ME WALLOW IN MY GUILT,
YOUR HELL WILL BE MY HEAVEN,
SO LET'S TURN UP THE HEAT, LET ETERNITY BEGIN,
AND GO TO HELL,
I'VE SOLD MY SOUL, SO WHEN MY BODY GOES COLD,
I'LL GO STRAIGHT TO HELL,
C'MON,
LET'S GO TO HELL,
WON'T YOU BE TOLD?
I'VE SOLD MY SOUL,
GO STRAIGHT TO HELL,
LET'S BURN IN THE FLAMES, YEAH!!!!
The lyrics to Carcass's "Go to Hell" express a rejection of traditional morality and an embrace of hedonism. The singer acknowledges that they were born with original sin and have always been attracted to the pleasures of the flesh. They see no reason to pretend to be a saint and want to cut out the middleman, so to speak, and go straight to hell. It's clear that the singer is not afraid of damnation but rather welcomes it as a release from the restrictions of moral codes and societal norms. The second verse takes aim at the idea of heaven, which seems unappealing to the singer. They argue that other people are the real source of hell and that the sins of the flesh, which are usually condemned by organized religion, are actually quite appealing. In fact, the singer is eager to wallow in their guilt and believes that their version of hell will be a kind of eternal pleasure.
Overall, the song is a defiant rejection of traditional morality and a celebration of hedonism. The singer is not afraid of the consequences of their actions and revels in the idea of eternal damnation. The lyrics can be interpreted as a commentary on the restrictive nature of religious morality and the liberating power of embracing one's own desires and urges.
Line by Line Meaning
SOME PEOPLE AREN'T CUT OUT TO BE SAINTS,
Not everyone is meant to be a good person
AND SINCE I WAS BORN IN ORIGINAL SIN,
Since I was born with innate tendencies to sin
HEDONISM HAS A CERTAIN ATTRACTION,
Pleasure-seeking has a certain appeal
I THINK I'LL CUT THE CRAP, CUT OUT THE MIDDLE MAN,
I think I'll skip the pretense and go straight to sinning
AND GO TO HELL,
I am willingly choosing to go to Hell
I'VE SOLD MY SOUL, SO WHEN MY BODY GOES COLD,
I've made a deal to exchange my soul for sinful pleasures, so when I die
I'LL GO STRAIGHT TO HELL,
I will end up in Hell without delay
GO TO HELL,
I am inviting others to join me in choosing to sin
WON'T YOU BE TOLD?
Are you willing to be informed of the consequences of my choice?
YOUR PARADISE DOESN'T SOUND TOO FETCHING,
Your version of Heaven doesn't seem appealing to me
IT'S NOT ONLY YOUR SOULS WHICH MUST BE LOST,
It's not just about losing one's soul, but also about losing oneself
"HELL IS OTHER PEOPLE",
As Jean-Paul Sartre said, Hell is other people, and in this case, you are my Hell.
YEAH, TOO RIGHT, MY HELL IS YOU,
Indeed, you are the one who is making my life miserable
THE SINS OF THE FLESH SOUND SO APPEALING,
Indulging in physical pleasures seems very attractive
SO LET ME WALLOW IN MY GUILT,
Let me revel in my wrongdoing and accept the consequences
YOUR HELL WILL BE MY HEAVEN,
Your version of Hell is where I will find pleasure and satisfaction
SO LET'S TURN UP THE HEAT, LET ETERNITY BEGIN,
Let's embrace the torturous consequences of our actions and let it continue forever
C'MON,
Let's go and enjoy our sins together
LET'S GO TO HELL,
Let's choose to sin and go to Hell
WON'T YOU BE TOLD?
Now that you know what my choices entail, are you still willing to join me?
I'VE SOLD MY SOUL,
Once again, I have made a deal to trade my soul for pleasures
GO STRAIGHT TO HELL,
Once I die, I won't waste any time before going to Hell
LET'S BURN IN THE FLAMES, YEAH!!!!
Let's embrace the fiery tortures of Hell and enjoy ourselves in it
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFFREY WALKER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Creature Feature
This was an art album for Carcass. I personally love this album. It’s tasty and fist pumping 🤘
Julien Bertinet
This is not death, this is not thrash ....this is carcass !!!
Mary Montijo
This is my favorite song of Carcass from my favorite album. Just a perfect combination of death and roll. Amazing
Lucas Rosa Santos
My favorite album too. Great riffs, bass lines and vocals. My favorite song on this is Child's Play.
Mary Montijo
Yes it is! Child's Play is sooooo goood! The melodic intro kills!
iamthebeelzebub
Rot 'n Roll
1 2 3 VIVE LE HEAVY
my fav Carcass too, go To Hell, Polarized, Black Star..
LordNothing
Carcass is great! whatever album!
Russell Mcgurn
Closer to Groove Metal then anything else here.
Goran Vukojević
a masterpiece of unshaven claustrophobic guitar distortions...