The Dead Sea
Cult of Youth Lyrics


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Some birds thrive from their own decay
And the sun was beating down
The joy to melt the frost away
For the truth was never found

For all their talk of tolerance
They threw stones at their feet
We raise our glass in shame
To drink deep

When vengence blooms like flowers
A different form of grief
so vulgar were their martyrs
so harmless were their teeth

For all their talk of tolerance
They threw stones at their feet
We raise our glass in shame
To drink deep

And the sea it nearly vanished
For their lies, they were so vast
When the laughter lost its power
They were feeding off the trash

For all their talk of tolerance
They threw stones at their feet




We raise our glass in shame
To drink deep

Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Cult of Youth's song "The Dead Sea" paint the picture of a society that is hypocritical, intolerant, and destructive. The opening lines "Some birds thrive from their own decay, And the sun was beating down" suggest that even in decay, something new can flourish, but the next line "The joy to melt the frost away, For the truth was never found" implies that this newfound growth is not necessarily good or true. The rest of the song continues with this theme of false hope, as the society described talks about tolerance but throws stones at those who are different. The chorus "We raise our glass in shame, To drink deep" suggests that the singer is stuck in this society and can't escape the shame that comes with knowing the truth.


The song takes a darker turn in the second and third verses, as the lyrics mention revenge, martyrs, and the destruction of the sea. The line "When vengence blooms like flowers, A different form of grief" suggests that while revenge may bring temporary satisfaction, it ultimately leads to more pain. The last two lines of the second verse, "so vulgar were their martyrs, so harmless were their teeth" suggest that these martyrs were praised for their supposed "heroic" actions, even though in reality they were harmless. The final verse describes the destruction of the sea, which could represent the destruction of the environment or the destruction of a society that was once vibrant and full of life.


Overall, the lyrics of "The Dead Sea" suggest that society can be a dangerous and hypocritical place, and that it can be hard to stay true to oneself in the face of societal pressure. The chorus "We raise our glass in shame, To drink deep" implies that even if we try to escape this society, we are still stuck with the shame of having been a part of it.


Line by Line Meaning

Some birds thrive from their own decay
There are some creatures that benefit from their rotting remains


And the sun was beating down
While the sun was shining brightly


The joy to melt the frost away
We took delight in removing the frost with warmth


For the truth was never found
We never discovered the reality behind everything


For all their talk of tolerance
Even though they spoke of open-mindedness


They threw stones at their feet
They still caused harm to those closest to them


We raise our glass in shame
We feel sorrowful as we lift our cups


To drink deep
And consume the wine fully


When vengeance blooms like flowers
As retaliation spreads like plants


A different form of grief
It brings about a distinct type of sadness


So vulgar were their martyrs
The individuals they honored were distasteful


So harmless were their teeth
However, their cruelty was not as it seemed


And the sea it nearly vanished
The ocean came close to disappearing


For their lies, they were so vast
Due to the enormity of their deceit


When the laughter lost its power
When humor no longer held its sway


They were feeding off the trash
Those people fed off of garbage




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