The band originally played a style of music known as Deathgrind, which combines Grindcore and Death Metal. However, their more recent album We Deserve Much Worse has seen the band drop the Death Metal elements of their music in favour of a faster-paced Grindcore style. The lyrics of the band ussually deal with death, insanity and violence.
Non Compos Mentis
Deathbound Lyrics
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The fault is none but ours
The falling plans of making things right
Will keep us small once and for all
Forget the blueprints
No way to achieve complete peace
Mankind is the sickness
We will always want more
Is to yet rid of yourself
This ratrace is everlasting
It goes on and on
The lyrics to "Non Compos Mentis" by Deathbound are a reflection on the state of humanity and our constant desire for more. The song speaks to the idea that our attempts to fix the problems that we create often lead us down a path of destruction. The lines "Continuing on the same path that lead us astray, the fault is none but ours," suggest that we are responsible for the state of the world and that we continue to make the same mistakes.
The lyrics also comment on the futility of the pursuit of complete peace. The line "Forget the blueprints, no way to achieve complete peace" suggests that even if we have a plan, it is impossible to achieve complete peace because mankind is the sickness. The line "To get rid of the problem? Is to yet rid of yourself" reinforces this idea, suggesting that the problem is within us, and we can never truly escape it.
Overall, the lyrics to "Non Compos Mentis" are a dark commentary on the state of humanity and our endless pursuit of more. It is a powerful reminder of the consequences of our actions and the importance of taking responsibility for our impact on the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Continuing on the same path that lead us astray
We are still following the wrong path that caused our problems.
The fault is none but ours
We are responsible for our own mistakes and failures.
The falling plans of making things right
Our attempts to fix things are failing.
Will keep us small once and for all
Our failures will prevent us from achieving greatness forever.
Forget the blueprints
We should abandon our plans and ideas.
No way to achieve complete peace
There is no possible way to attain total tranquility.
Mankind is the sickness
Humanity is the disease that afflicts the world.
We will always want more
Our desires will never be fulfilled, we will always crave more.
To get rid of the problem?
Is to eliminate oneself the solution?
Is to yet rid of yourself
The only solution to end the problem is to end oneself.
This rat race is everlasting
Competition for power and wealth will never end and will continue indefinitely.
It goes on and on
The cycle of destruction and suffering will never cease.
Contributed by Grace O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Kustapassaessa
I can't listen to this without thinking this is an unreleased Nasum album which Deathbound decided to unfold.
plop888
Sounds a bit different than Nasum to me. These guys seem a little crusty compared to Nasum.
Andy Millman
Excellent !!
meocats
god damn why did they havae to break up
Brian Dickey
\mm/
Jasu Jokelainen
Jea boiiiiii!