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.
Carnivore
Carnivore Lyrics
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Hanging south saliva flowing free
My eyes full of lust my balls
Gonna bust give yourself to me
Thirst I can't quench come here you wench
There's something that I need
Carnivore
Carnivore
I'd like to meet ya
Carnivore
I know I'll reach ya
The hunger I feel makes you a meal
Oh girl you sure taste sweet
By my hair pull me there guide me to your treat
Spread your legs I'll seed your eggs oh, feel me deep
Lick me she begged she pulled
Down my head I love to eat pussy
A taste so fine like sweet April wine
I won't trade for any money
Did you cum I eat and run I live for sodomy
The song "Carnivore" by the metal band Carnivore is a vivid and graphic depiction of sexual desire and indulgence. The lyrics describe a raw, animalistic hunger for flesh and pleasure, with the singer's tongue hanging out and saliva pouring from his mouth as he lusts after his prey. He is driven by a primal thirst that cannot be quenched, and he seeks to devour his partner whole. The lyrics are graphic and explicit, describing sexual acts and bodily fluids in detail.
The chorus of the song repeats the title "Carnivore" three times, emphasizing the singer's desire for meat and his predatory instincts. He is a meat-eater in every sense, driven by instinct and desire to consume his partner. The lyrics also suggest an element of dominance and control, with the singer taking charge of his partner and using her for his own pleasure.
Overall, "Carnivore" is a powerful and disturbing song that explores the darker side of human sexuality. The lyrics are not for the faint of heart, but they offer a striking and unflinching look at the primal urges that drive us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Drool dripping out my tongue
I am salivating heavily.
Hanging south saliva flowing free
My mouth is open wide and drool is running down my chin.
My eyes full of lust my balls
I am sexually aroused.
Gonna bust give yourself to me
I am about to ejaculate and I want you to have sex with me.
Thirst I can't quench come here you wench
I am desperately in need of sexual release and want you to come to me.
There's something that I need
I want to have sex with you.
Carnivore
I am a sexually aggressive person.
I'm a meat eater
I enjoy having sex.
I'd like to meet ya
I want to have sex with you.
I know I'll reach ya
I am confident that I will be able to have sex with you.
The hunger I feel makes you a meal
I am sexually hungry and you are the object of my desire.
Oh girl you sure taste sweet
I find you sexually attractive.
By my hair pull me there guide me to your treat
I want you to take control and guide me during sex.
Spread your legs I'll seed your eggs oh, feel me deep
I want to have penetrative sex with you.
Lick me she begged she pulled
The other person is also interested in having sex.
Down my head I love to eat pussy
I enjoy oral sex on a woman.
A taste so fine like sweet April wine
I find oral sex pleasurable.
I won't trade for any money
I enjoy oral sex so much that I would not exchange it for anything else.
Did you cum I eat and run I live for sodomy
I am only interested in having sex for my own pleasure and do not care about the other person's satisfaction.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: PETER THOMAS STEELE
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I don't think people realize how special this release was. For 1985 there was nothing really like it. From the moment Steele opens the album with his signature tortured scream to the last rolling "r," this album was a pure masterpiece as was Retaliation.
gymnassfan
Venom on steroids.
Joey K
Yup. The intro alone…ha
Metal Mayhem
Haha! And I don't know anyone I hung out with in '85 who wasn't completely floored by that album.
frenchbaguette
This album is cool and all, but behave. There was plenty of albums heavier, faster, and with comedy lyrics by 1985.
geehadarillo1
Carnivore was definitely his best band
Chris Shangodrums
On December 22, 2021, my brother passed away. As kids, we were big Carnivore fans as well as later TON. I hope he met Peter and enjoyed it together.
for my brother.
PowerMad
I think you would know if he ever met Peter.
What an odd comment.
thir1t3en
My best friend killed himself Saturday. He was a huge TON fan and loved Carnivore. I'm listening in his honor. 💔💚🖤❤
Jim Sinister
Sorry for your loss man, may your friend find the peace in the next world we all struggle too find in this one.