The band released two albums and did two tours in the United States. The name "Dead Brain Cells," was chosen as the band name over the other choices, "The Mental Pukes" or "The Retarded Assholes", both suggestions made by Dave Javex Ray-O-Vac.
Their first album, Dead Brain Cells was released in 1987. It was followed by a concept piece, Universe in 1989.
The Dead Brain Cells song The Genesis Explosion was featured in a Canadian television commercial for Microcell Telecommunications in 2005. The commercial depicts an older woman using her cell phone to win a radio call-in show.
The guitarist, Gerry Ouellette, died on November 12, 1994. The three surviving members of DBC continue to be an active band performing from time to time in Canada.
Monument
Dbc Lyrics
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Father said to me
The life was mine when he died
Too young to rule an empire
But father never lied
Perfect was the life of king
Ignore my incestuous background
I was born of God
I want to live forever
It's my divine right
But doubts begin to cloud my mind
Much has been written about
Father's immortality
If he hasn't died, where is he now?
Save me
I'm a victim of a mortal life
I want immortality in the memory of man
I'm only made of flesh and bone
I'll eventually die
Put my name on a body of stone
And my soul will rise
Save me
I'm a victim of a mortal life
I want immortality in the memory of man
Build me lasting monuments
Eternal forms of my name
Hide my rotting body
From the claws of decay
Leave me in my peaceful sleep
So I can dream of life
Perfect is the life of king
Father said to me
But he didn't tell me life would end
The lyrics to Dbc's song "Monument" tell the story of a king who struggles with the inevitability of his own mortality. The king, who was born of God and seemingly has everything he needs, including a perfect life, wants to live forever. However, he begins to question whether his father was truly immortal and realizes that he too will eventually die.
In his desperation for immortality, the king asks for lasting monuments that will preserve his memory and allow his name to live forever. He wants to be saved from a mortal life and the claws of decay, and to leave his rotting body in peaceful sleep so he can dream of life. The lyrics reflect on the fear of death and the desire for legacy that many people experience, particularly those in positions of power.
The song is a commentary on the way in which leaders are often remembered and immortalized throughout history. It suggests that leaders who focus only on themselves and their own legacy, rather than their impact on the world, are not truly immortal. In this way, the song is a cautionary tale about the dangers of narcissism and self-absorption.
Line by Line Meaning
Perfect is the life of king
Being a king is a perfect life
Father said to me
My father told me
The life was mine when he died
I inherited the life of a king upon my father's death
Too young to rule an empire
But I was too young to handle such a great responsibility
But father never lied
Although he was not entirely truthful
Perfect was the life of king
Being a king was a perfect life
Ignore my incestuous background
Please do not judge me for my family history
I was born of God
I believe that I am divine, a child of God
Gods don't die, why should I
Since gods are immortal, I should be too
I want to live forever
Being immortal is my deepest desire
It's my divine right
I believe that I deserve to be immortal due to my divine nature
But doubts begin to cloud my mind
However, doubts and fears start to plague me
Much has been written about
The history books have recorded
Father's immortality
My father's supposed immortality
If he hasn't died, where is he now?
If he truly was immortal, why is he not around now?
Save me
Help me, save me
I'm a victim of a mortal life
Being mortal is a source of pain and suffering for me
I want immortality in the memory of man
I want to be remembered and revered forever by mankind
I'm only made of flesh and bone
I am human after all, just like anyone else
I'll eventually die
But I am destined to die like any other mortal
Put my name on a body of stone
Engrave my name on a monument made of stone
And my soul will rise
So that my legacy will live on even after my death
Build me lasting monuments
Construct lasting memorials to honor me
Eternal forms of my name
So that my name will be remembered for all eternity
Hide my rotting body
To conceal the unseemly decay of my physical body
From the claws of decay
Prevent decay from destroying my physical remains
Leave me in my peaceful sleep
Let me rest in peace after death
So I can dream of life
So that I may continue to dream and hope for eternal life
But he didn't tell me life would end
My father failed to mention that even the life of a king must come to an end.
Contributed by Ellie A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@shannonjones3714
I forgot how great these guys are! Thank you for posting this! A must have!
@EddieShahini
cool! thanks
@user-fj1pq8me7w
In the 80s I would always see this cassette for like $2.99 and never picked it up cuz the album cover and the name looks stupid to me like the zero boys vicious circle cassette, after like 3 years I finally bought it as a goof and found it's one of the best thrash records efforts I've ever listened to I still listen to this cassette every night in my vehicle at work also check out zero boys Vicious Circle full album
@mikereseigh
old favorite and it's fantastic!
@Miguelrl
👊👊
@EddieShahini
Sounds great! thanks Matt
@vantablackwarship7199
Can't go wrong with DBC! Sounds great.
@EddieShahini
thanks!
@MrAtomicDon
An instant Like.
@EddieShahini
and I like you