In the Metalocalypse series, Dethklok is depicted as an extremely popular and successful death metal band. The band's fan base includes billions of metal fanatics, who frequently endanger themselves to watch the band perform live. With their widespread commercial success and lucrative sponsorship contracts, Dethklok is ranked as the world's seventh largest economy by the end of the second season.
The members of Dethklok are often portrayed as incompetent at almost everything not related to their profession. The band struggles to perform everyday tasks, including shopping for groceries, preparing food, and maintaining proper social relationships. They are often assisted by their manager and lawyer, Charles Foster Ofdensen, who frequently attempts to prevent the band from making poor decisions. The band's actions and uncanny misfortune have caught the attention of an Illuminati-style council, known as The Tribunal. The Tribunal is portrayed as Dethklok's antagonist throughout the series, and secretly monitors their actions in almost every episode. They describe Dethklok as the "world's greatest cultural force." The leader of The Tribunal (Mr. Selatcia), however, frequently instructs the other members to allow Dethklok to do as they will.
The on show members of Dethklok are:
Nathan Explosion - Vocals
Skwisgaar Skwigelf - Lead Guitar
Toki Wartooth - Rhythm Guitar
William Murderface - Bass
Pickles - The Drummer
Magnus Hammersmith - Original rhythm guitarist
The real life performers
Brendon Small – vocals, guitar, bass, keyboards
Gene Hoglan – drums (2007–present)
Bryan Beller – bass (2012–present)
Live - with addition to / replace of
Mike Keneally – guitar, backing vocals
Pete Griffin – bass (2012)
Nili Brosh - guitar (2019)
Mordhaus, United States
Murmaider II: The Water God
Dethklok Lyrics
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and they consider what you've done
but now you've hidden away
to gain your strength
deep in a cave
your power is regained
to the deepest of the sea
the one that brought them vengeance
that fights for his belief
he can swim through matter
he has poisoned teeth
his tentacles have murdered
his scream can kill the weak
he's got explosives
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corrosives
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a master at the art of murder
mumaids weep the blackened tears
so you swim to a sunken ship
invited by a soul who bleeds from the lips
this prophet who beckons you wades in the dark
speaks an ancient language this language is of sharks
he says you're the one i decree
the one who can save us and set us free
you have gained the power of a deity
you have the strength to wake us from this sleep
and so you swim on
swim on
and so you swim on
swim on
keep swimming now
and the prophet gives to you this warning
if this path is chosen you'll be met with strife
for you'll be seen as an enemy of the sacred
and the gods will curse you
for the rest of your life
and you say
i get by just fine
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i've known much worse life
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i've conquered dark times
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they should fear my mind
so now you know then go then
swim on through the cold then
harness your strength
because one day you may be called
to meet the mighty gods
deep within the ocean
and if you're not prepared
your soul will not be spared
your eyes have gone black
you'll never look back
you'll never stop swimming
you'll always be tracked
your life has been transformed
your power has grown
your minions stretch for leagues
for a bloodied coral throne
a crown of murdered foes
will sit upon your head
those that wish to challenge you
will wish that they were dead
the beasts of the sea will collect and submit
prey for your forgiveness and live as you permit
and you'll say:
I AM THE WATER GOD
you will BOW to the WATER GOD (BOW to the WATER GOD)
you will LIVE for the WATER GOD (LIVE for the WATER GOD)
and you will DIE for the WATER GOD (DIE for the WATER GOD)
LIVE for the WATER GOD (LIVE for the WATER GOD)
DIE for the WATER GOD (DIE for the WATER GOD)
(REPEAT)
and the deities loom nearer
they will find you...
The lyrics to Dethklok’s song “Murmaider II: The Water God” is about a being that has hidden away in a cave to regain their strength and power. Their legacy has spread to the deepest parts of the sea and they have become a powerful force to be reckoned with. They have the ability to swim through matter, possess poisoned teeth, tentacles that can murder, and a scream that can kill the weak. They are a master at the art of murder and have explosives and corrosives at their disposal. The prophet who beckons them wades in the dark and speaks an ancient language of sharks. The prophet warns the being that if they choose this path, they will be met with strife and be seen as an enemy of the sacred. But the being is confident in their abilities and says that they have known much worse in life and have conquered dark times.
The being is transformed and becomes the Water God, with minions that stretch for leagues and a bloodied coral throne. They demand that all beings bow to them and live and die for the Water God. The deities loom nearer and will find them.
The song is a continuation of the story told in the first Murmaider song from Dethklok’s debut album, The Dethalbum. Murmaider II was released on Dethklok’s second album, Dethalbum II.
Line by Line Meaning
the gods are watching you
You are being observed by divine beings.
and they consider what you've done
The gods are evaluating your actions.
but now you've hidden away
You have retreated to seclusion.
to gain your strength
You are resting to recharge your energy.
deep in a cave
You have concealed yourself in a cavern.
your power is regained
Your abilities are being restored.
and your legacy has spread
Your reputation has become widespread.
to the deepest of the sea
Your influence extends to the ocean depths.
the one that brought them vengeance
You are the figure who sought retribution.
that fights for his belief
You are combating for your convictions.
he can swim through matter
You have the ability to move through obstructions.
he has poisoned teeth
Your bite carries toxins.
his tentacles have murdered
Your appendages have been responsible for killing.
his scream can kill the weak
Your howl can harm the feeble.
he's got explosives
You possess impactful weaponry.
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Verification of your arsenal.
corrosives
You also have corrosive agents.
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Validation that you possess such substances.
a master at the art of murder
You are highly skilled in slaying.
mumaids weep the blackened tears
Your victims' loved ones grieve excessively.
so you swim to a sunken ship
You approach a submerged vessel.
invited by a soul who bleeds from the lips
A wounded messenger requests your presence.
this prophet who beckons you wades in the dark
The oracle who summons you is in the shadows.
speaks an ancient language this language is of sharks
The soothsayer communicates in a dialect spoken by sharks.
he says you're the one i decree
The forecaster proclaims that you are the chosen one.
the one who can save us and set us free
You have the power to emancipate them from their turmoil.
you have gained the power of a deity
You have acquired god-like abilities.
you have the strength to wake us from this sleep
You possess the force to rouse them from their slumber.
and so you swim on
You proceed with your aquatic journey.
swim on
Continue your swim.
keep swimming now
Maintain your current course.
and the prophet gives to you this warning
The seer provides a cautionary message.
if this path is chosen you'll be met with strife
You will encounter conflict if you proceed on this path.
for you'll be seen as an enemy of the sacred
You will be viewed as a threat to the holy.
and the gods will curse you
The deities will inflict a curse upon you.
for the rest of your life
This curse will affect you perpetually.
and you say
You make a statement in response.
i get by just fine
You are managing well.
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Confirmation that you are proceeding well.
i've known much worse life
You have overcome greater hardships.
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Validation that you have experienced more severe difficulties.
i've conquered dark times
You have prevailed over bleak periods.
they should fear my mind
Others should be afraid of your intelligence.
so now you know then go then
You have knowledge and must continue forward.
swim on through the cold then
Carry on despite the frigid conditions.
harness your strength
Utilize your power.
because one day you may be called
You may be summoned in the future.
to meet the mighty gods
To encounter the formidable deities.
deep within the ocean
In the ocean's depths.
and if you're not prepared
If you are not ready.
your soul will not be spared
Your essence will not be rescued.
your eyes have gone black
Your vision has been altered.
you'll never look back
You will not reflect on the past.
you'll never stop swimming
You will continue to swim ceaselessly.
you'll always be tracked
You will be monitored perpetually.
your life has been transformed
Your existence has undergone a major change.
your power has grown
Your abilities have expanded.
your minions stretch for leagues
Your followers cover vast distances.
for a bloodied coral throne
To occupy a gory, coral-based seat of power.
a crown of murdered foes
A headdress made from slain enemies.
will sit upon your head
The crown will rest on your head.
those that wish to challenge you
Those that want to provoke you.
will wish that they were dead
They will regret opposing you.
the beasts of the sea will collect and submit
Aquatic creatures will gather and yield to you.
prey for your forgiveness and live as you permit
They will ask for your pardon and live as you command.
and you'll say:
You will speak the following.
I AM THE WATER GOD
I, the deity of the water, am present.
you will BOW to the WATER GOD
People will kneel before the water god.
(BOW to the WATER GOD)
Reiterating that individuals should bow before you.
you will LIVE for the WATER GOD
Individuals will exist for the water god.
(LIVE for the WATER GOD)
Reaffirming that people should live for you.
and you will DIE for the WATER GOD
People will sacrifice themselves for the water god.
(DIE for the WATER GOD)
Repeating the instruction that individuals will die for you.
(REPEAT)
Restate these lines again.
and the deities loom nearer
The gods are approaching.
they will find you...
The gods will discover your presence.
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Written by: Brendon Small
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