Chum Fiesta
Dead To Fall Lyrics
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Right from the start
Gnashing, ripping, bleeding
Quickly tears my flesh apart
Through my cloudy vision
Billows of crimson, signal the feast
One last bite, coming from all sides
Reminds that I cannot live
My last hope believe they let me go
Now which way is home?
Now which way is home?
Oh, shit
Here they come again
Oh, shit
Here they come again
Quickly tears my flesh apart
Here they come again
Chum, chum, chum, chum
Chum, chum, chum, chum
My last hope for survival
My last attempt at freedom
My last pointless struggle
Sets me free
They have the right to reclaim
What's rightfully theirs
Chum fiesta
Quickly tear my flesh apart
Crashing, flowing, swirling
Right from the start
Gnashing, ripping, bleeding
Quickly tear my flesh apart
Crashing, flowing, swirling
Right from the start
Gnashing, ripping, bleeding
Quickly tears my flesh apart
Ahh, ahh, ahh
Quickly tears my flesh apart
Fuck
The lyrics to Dead To Fall's song, Chum Fiesta, describe a scene of violent chaos and confusion, as the singer is attacked and torn apart by an unspecified group of assailants. The imagery is visceral and intense, with the opening lines describing a torrential force crashing and swirling around the singer, tearing their flesh apart. The repeated chorus emphasizes the feeling of helplessness and inevitability as the attackers repeatedly descend upon the singer, tearing them apart and reminding them of their mortality. Despite a brief moment of hope as the attackers seem to let the singer go, the final verses return to the violent imagery and the inevitability of the singer's fate.
The lyrics can be interpreted in a number of ways, but there are clear themes of powerlessness, mortality, and human brutality. The repeated use of the word "chum" (a term used for bait and often associated with shark attacks) raises questions about whether the attackers are human or animal, and whether they are driven by hunger or something else entirely. The confusion and disorientation described in the lyrics also suggest a sense of hopelessness and despair in the face of overwhelming violence.
Overall, Chum Fiesta is a powerfully evocative song that captures the brutality and chaos of violent conflict, while also touching on deeper themes of mortality and human nature.
Line by Line Meaning
Crashing, flowing, swirling
The beginning of something chaotic and violent.
Right from the start
The violence starts immediately.
Gnashing, ripping, bleeding
The physical pain and suffering caused by the violence.
Quickly tears my flesh apart
The violent attack is causing significant physical harm.
Through my cloudy vision
The artist's perspective is obscured and unclear.
Billows of crimson, signal the feast
Blood is everywhere, indicating a feeding frenzy.
One last bite, coming from all sides
Multiple attackers are participating in the violence.
Confusion, pain, mortality
The artist is overwhelmed with intense emotions, including fear of death.
Reminds that I cannot live
The fear of death is a stark reminder of the artist's mortality.
My last hope believe they let me go
The artist has a glimmer of hope that the attackers will release them.
Now which way is home?
The singer is disoriented and confused about where to go.
Oh, shit
The artist is overcome with fear and desperation.
Here they come again
The violent attack is about to start up again.
Chum, chum, chum, chum
A repeating phrase indicating the violent, feeding frenzy.
My last hope for survival
The singer has very little hope left for staying alive.
My last attempt at freedom
The artist is trying to escape their attackers before it's too late.
My last pointless struggle
Despite their best efforts, the artist realizes they cannot win the fight.
Sets me free
The singer has died and is now free from pain and suffering.
They have the right to reclaim
The attackers feel justified in their violence and killing.
What's rightfully theirs
The attackers feel entitled to the victim's flesh and blood.
Chum fiesta
A phrase describing the violent and bloody attack.
Ahh, ahh, ahh
The artist's final cries of pain and suffering.
Fuck
An exclamation of despair, hopelessness, and acceptance of death.
Lyrics © Another Victory Publishing
Written by: Jonathan David Hunt
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TrollingYouGood
Metal as fuck!
Mike the Content Creep
I remember I bought this CD at FYE at the mall when it came out in 2006. I still listen to this band only online now. Funny shit.
Alex Williams
I forgot how much I love this song
Metal Never Dies!
FUCK yea Dead To Fall is one of greats. \../ Respect from Dallas\../
Chris Y
So glad they're back making music after 12 years. The new single rips
William Moulder
Hold the fucking phone, what?! they have new music?
Philip Beisel
If you like this song, check out theirs called “eternal gates of hell” it’s my fav. Love this one too. Timeless quality!
Metal Never Dies!
Such an under rated band.
K P 🌻
Man this was my MySpace song in high school! Now I'm listening to it while I work my office job at home. I dont think I ever saw myself working a job like this back when I first found this song hahahah.
Sarah Frances
Still the best, you guys so crazy.