The first album is more traditionally metal-sounding, drawing inspiration from Black Sabbath, Motörhead and 1970s Judas Priest, while the second has significant hardcore punk/crossover influence. Both are fit neatly into the speed thrash genre, however. The lyrical themes include nihilism, anti-religious sentiment, a mockery of racism, intolerance, and general human stupidity, a heap of cynicism, and explicit tongue-in-cheek depictions of gore and despair. For example, this line from "Ground Zero Brooklyn" sums up the band fairly well: "I shit my pants as I wait for the reaper!". Song titles like "Jesus Hitler", "Race War", and "God is Dead" are also representative.
The first Type O Negative album, Slow Deep and Hard, was partially composed from material originally written for Carnivore.
Several reunion shows took place over the years. One of the shows was at Wacken Open Air 2006, where they had an 1.25 hour setlist.
Original Carnivore guitarist Keith Alexander died in a biking accident on July 11, 2005.
Peter Steele died on April 14, 2010, at the age of 48.
02.Angry Neurotic Catholics
Carnivore Lyrics
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The anger turned within
What do I gain for all my pain
Perhaps I seat in heaven?
Don't do what you want
Do what you're though right
Your life is built on paranoia and guilt
Don't forget your Valium to night
My mind is painful and swells
The punishment for what I've done
Is forever the paints of Hell
How come what is natural
Has to be a sin?
Why would God give me this urge
If I cannot give in?
They say don't give up
That Jesus loves me
But there are something he doesn't forgive
And am there fare worthless
And I don't deserve to live
I went down into my dazement
Confused and depressed
Put Black Sabbath on
Razor blade on hand
A Wilkinson I think
Ten slashes on each arm
My only wrong doing
Was being born human
And following my instincts
I never was happy
I never was save
So I shall be extinct
The last I am pure
Witness my sanguine penance
I don't need anyone
My souls been set free
Death is total independence
Stand up straight
Stomach in
Shoulders back
Sound off
Angry neurotic Catholics
It's a sin
Angry neurotic Catholics
It's a sin
The song "Angry Neurotic Catholics" by Carnivore is a powerful anthem about mental health struggles and religious conflict. The lyrics are full of pain and despair as the singer talks about his depression and the anger that he turns inward. He questions the purpose of his pain and wonders if he will find solace in heaven. The opening stanza shows how he is stuck in a vicious cycle of guilt, paranoia, and anxiety, and even suggests the use of Valium to ease the pain.
The second verse of the song highlights the conflict between natural human urges and religious teachings. The singer questions why God would give him desires that he cannot indulge in, leading to feelings of worthlessness and despair. He cites biblical teachings about forgiveness and love but also mentions that some things cannot be forgiven.
The third verse of the song takes a dark turn as the singer describes a personal crisis that led him to self-harm. He put Black Sabbath on and made ten slashes on each arm, feeling like his only mistake was being born human and following his instincts.
The end of the song is a powerful call to action, as the singer exclaims "stand up straight, stomach in, shoulders back, sound off" before repeating the refrain of "angry neurotic Catholics, it's a sin." This final line could be interpreted as a critique of the Catholic Church's strict teachings on sexuality and morality, which may contribute to the feelings of guilt and shame that the singer is struggling with.
Overall, "Angry Neurotic Catholics" is a poignant and emotionally charged song that explores the complexities of mental health, religion, and societal expectations.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm suffering from depression
I am in a state of misery and sadness
The anger turned within
I am frustrated and unhappy with myself
What do I gain for all my pain
What is the point of my suffering?
Perhaps I seat in heaven?
Maybe I will find peace in the afterlife
Don't do what you want
Do not follow your desires
Do what you're though right
Do what is morally correct
Your life is built on paranoia and guilt
You live with constant fear and shame
Don't forget your Valium to night
Remember to take your medication
The agony I must endure
I have to bear a great deal of pain
My mind is painful and swells
My thoughts cause me a great deal of discomfort
The punishment for what I've done
I feel the consequences of my actions
Is forever the paints of Hell
My punishment is an eternity in hell
How come what is natural
Why is what is instinctive considered wrong?
Has to be a sin?
Why is something inherent in me deemed immoral?
Why would God give me this urge
Why would a higher power create me with natural impulses?
If I cannot give in?
If I am not allowed to act on them?
They say don't give up
People say to keep going
That Jesus loves me
That there is a loving figure watching over me
But there are something he doesn't forgive
But there are still actions he won't pardon
And am there fare worthless
And I feel I have no value or worth
And I don't deserve to live
And I feel as if I should not exist
I went down into my dazement
I descended into a state of confusion and disorientation
Confused and depressed
Feeling lost and extremely unhappy
Put Black Sabbath on
Put on some music to distract myself
Razor blade on hand
Held a sharp object to inflict pain
A Wilkinson I think
A specific brand of razor blade I may have used
Ten slashes on each arm
I wounded myself in multiple areas of my arms
My only wrong doing
My only mistake was being human
Was being born human
Being alive and having natural desires is considered sinful
And following my instincts
And acting on my natural impulses
I never was happy
I have never truly felt content
I never was save
I never experienced safety or peace of mind
So I shall be extinct
I see no reason to continue living
The last I am pure
I feel as if I am in my most genuine state
Witness my sanguine penance
Experience my punishment of shedding blood
I don't need anyone
I have no need for companionship or help
My souls been set free
My inner being is liberated from the constraints of life
Death is total independence
Dying grants me complete autonomy
Stand up straight
Maintain good posture
Stomach in
Tighten your abdominal muscles
Shoulders back
Straighten your shoulders in a confident stance
Sound off
Speak with a loud voice
Angry neurotic Catholics
Frustrated and anxious believers
It's a sin
It is deemed immoral
Angry neurotic Catholics
Frustrated and anxious believers
It's a sin
It is deemed immoral
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
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@raybeez55
i love when type o negative fans hear canivore for the first time there beyond shocked..thst pete steele played this type of music......lol
@eduardodiaz9942
They shouldn't be. Type O's first album still has traces of Carnivore's sound.
@raybeez55
@THELILDEVIL im not dissing type o i love there music aswell..just some of there fans who never heard of carnivore there music before are shocked thats pete steele
@puskaa591
@@raybeez55 I am a carnivore fan and I have just found out about type o negative
@noss6392
@@puskaa591 hahahahah i listened to fallout finding carnivore out
@timothy5512
Whenever I'm depressed, this song and Gravitational Constant help let the anger out.
@stevencoil402
In Male Supremacy you can here a hint of what he sounds like in Type O Negative before he started that band. Hence obvious clue he would in turn bring it to light.
@eduardodiaz9942
RIP Pete, you magnificent bastard
@Zerojimm
Thanks for also including the lyrics.
@destruya
Perhaps my favorite from this Lp