Birthday Dethday
Dethklok [Metalocalypse] Lyrics


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Many years ago today something grew
Inside of your mother...
That thing was you

You

You you you you
Did she scream did she cry
Only those that are born are the ones that
Get to die

One more year closer to dying
Rotting organs ripping grinding
Biological discordance
Birthday equals self abhorrence

Years keep passing aging always
Mutate into vapid slugs
Doctor gives a new prescription
Bullet in a fucking gun

One more year closer to dying
Plastic surgeons fuel the lying
You forget why you came in here
Your mind rots with every new year

R.S.V.P please
For the deth of thee
You have little time
And you're running out of life

Happy birthday
You're gonna die

Now you're old and full of hatred
Take a pill to masturbated
Children point to you and scream
Because they will become that thing

One more year of further suffering
There's no point of f**king bluffing
Open up your dethday present
It's a box of f**king nothing

R.S.V.P please
For the deth of thee
You have little time
And you're running out of life

Die die
Dethday
Birthday
Dethday
Die die
Dethday
Birthday
Dethday

R.S.V.P please
For the deth of thee
You have little time
And you're running out of life





Happy birthday
You're gonna die

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dethklok's "Birthday Dethday" are a sarcastic take on the traditional notion of celebrating one's birthday. The opening lines mock the idea of celebrating the day one was born, as if it was a choice or accomplishment, by referring to it as "something" inside of one's mother that grew. The repetition of the word "you" emphasizes the inevitable reality that we are all born, and that is the basic reason for celebrating a birthday.


The lyrics turn dark with lines like "One more year closer to dying," as the band mocks the aging process and the human body's descent into decay. The idea of "biological discordance" and "self abhorrence" illustrate the band's view that aging is not something to be celebrated, but rather something to be dreaded. The reference to plastic surgery and its role in fueling lying reminds listeners that even the wealthy and famous cannot halt the aging process. The band even suggests that suicide may be preferable to living on and suffering further, with the line "Bullet in a f**king gun."


The song is a satire of the traditional birthday celebration and celebrates the idea of dying. The band expresses their disdain for the aging process, which is reflected in the intense tone of the lyrics. It is a critique of society's obsession with youth and serves as a reminder of our mortality.


Line by Line Meaning

Many years ago today something grew
It has been many years since something started growing within your mother


Inside of your mother...
That 'something' that grew within your mother was you


That thing was you
You were the result of the growth that started a long time ago within your mother


Did she scream did she cry
Your birth was a painful experience for your mother, which often involves screaming and crying


Only those that are born are the ones that
Death is a natural part of life, and only those who are born can expect to experience it


Get to die
Death is inevitable and is something that everyone experiences, regardless of whether they want to or not


One more year closer to dying
With each passing year, your time on this earth grows shorter


Rotting organs ripping grinding
As you age, your body will start to decay and break down, resulting in various unpleasant symptoms and sensations


Biological discordance
As you age, your body may start to malfunction more often, leading to a variety of health problems


Birthday equals self abhorrence
For many people, birthdays may be a source of negative feelings and self-criticism, as they serve as a reminder of their own mortality


Years keep passing aging always
As time goes on, your body will continue to age and deteriorate


Mutate into vapid slugs
As you get older, you may start to feel like you are losing your sense of identity or purpose, becoming more apathetic or uninterested in the world around you


Doctor gives a new prescription
In an attempt to stave off the effects of aging, many people turn to medication or other treatments prescribed by their doctors


Bullet in a fucking gun
Despite these efforts, however, death is always lurking around the corner, and there is nothing that can be done to stop it


Plastic surgeons fuel the lying
In addition to medication, some people turn to cosmetic surgery to try and reverse the effects of aging, but this can often be a futile and expensive endeavor


You forget why you came in here
As you get older, you may start to forget things more often or lose track of the tasks you set out to accomplish


Your mind rots with every new year
In addition to physical decay, your mental faculties may also start to deteriorate with age


R.S.V.P please
Please send a response to let us know if you plan to attend this event


For the deth of thee
This event is a celebration of your impending death


You have little time
As previously stated, death is always just around the corner, and your time on this earth is limited


And you're running out of life
Every passing moment brings you one step closer to the end of your life


Now you're old and full of hatred
As you age, you may start to feel bitter or resentful towards the world around you


Take a pill to masturbated
In an attempt to fill the void left by aging and decay, some people turn to vices like drugs or masturbation to numb their pain or distract themselves from their problems


Children point to you and scream
As you age, you may start to feel disconnected from those around you, particularly younger generations who may not understand or relate to your experiences


Because they will become that thing
The children of today are the adults of tomorrow, and will in time come to experience the same feelings of decay and decline that you currently face


One more year of further suffering
With each passing year, you may experience more pain, discomfort, or other symptoms that make life increasingly difficult


There's no point of f**king bluffing
Despite our best efforts to deny it, death is an unavoidable part of life, and there is no point in pretending otherwise


Open up your dethday present
As part of this celebration, we have prepared a gift for you to help you prepare for your impending demise


It's a box of f**king nothing
As previously stated, there is no escaping the fact that death is coming, and no material possessions or other distractions can change that


Die die
This song is a celebration of death, and encourages listeners to embrace the inevitability of their own demise


Dethday
In this song, birthdays are portrayed as a reminder of our mortality, and as such are referred to as 'dethdays'


R.S.V.P please
Please let us know if you plan to attend this celebration of death


Happy birthday
Despite the bleak message of this song, it is still intended to serve as a form of dark humor or satire, wishing the listener a 'happy birthday' even as it reminds them of their own mortality


You're gonna die
This final line serves as a reminder that, no matter how hard we try to avoid it, death is an inevitable part of life




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