Go Into The Water
Dethklok [Metalocalypse] Lyrics
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This night is yours
Because, one day we will all be with you in the black and deep
One day we will all go into the water
Go into the water
live there die there
live there die
We reject our earthly fires
Gone are days of land empires
Lungs transform to take in water
Cloaked in scales we swim and swim on
We are alive, and we'll metamorphasize
And we'll sink as we devolve back to beasts
Our home is down here, and we've known this for years
We must conquer from the sea, we build an army with water steeds
We'll rise, from our depths down below
Release yourselves, drown with me
We will conquer land with water
Gone are days of land empires
Lungs transform to take in water
Cloaked in scales we swim and swim on
We swim on
We swim on
The opening lines of Dethklok's "Into the Water" demonstrate a summoning of the sea's creatures, an invitation for them to come forth and join the band. This invitation is extended by Dethklok to the creatures of the sea, seeking to show that one day we will all go into the waters, joining the creatures of the deep. The chorus represents the idea of living and dying in water, as the lyrics "Go into the water, live there, die there" are repeated.
Dethklok abandon "earthly fires" and the days of empires on land, as they transform their lungs to those suited for aquatic environments, and become cloaked in scales, allowing for their survival below the waves. Their metamorphosis represents a return to beasts and their home beneath the water; they have recognised this for years, knowing that they must ultimately conquer with an army of water steeds.
It seems that Dethklok recognises a spiritual connection between the creatures of the sea and humanity. The track evokes an elemental and mystical bond with the hidden depths. The lyrics "our home is down here, and we've known this for years", suggests that humanity has been estranged from a primordial home before making its way back to the sea. The lyrics "we swim on, we swim on" portray a sense of continuity, evolution, and renewal.
Line by Line Meaning
We call out to the beasts of the sea to come forth and join us,
We beckon the sea's creatures to gather and unite with us, as tonight is dedicated to them. This is because, one day, we will all return to the ocean depths, alongside them.
Go into the water
Dive right in and immerse yourself in the depths.
live there die there
Stay and thrive in the water until your last breath.
live there die
Live fearlessly and make the most of your time in the sea.
We reject our earthly fires
We turn away from our past ties to the land, represented by the flames of human civilization.
Gone are days of land empires
The era of human dominance over land has ended, and we now embrace the water as our new realm.
Lungs transform to take in water
Our bodies adapt to breathe underwater, becoming more attuned to the ocean's rhythms and ways of life.
Cloaked in scales we swim and swim on
As we fully embrace our aquatic evolution, we shed our human forms and become clothed in scaly skin and fins, propelling ourselves through the water with ease.
We are alive, and we'll metamorphasize
Although we started as humans, we will continue to transform and evolve, both physically and mentally, as beings of the sea.
And we'll sink as we devolve back to beasts
As we adapt to underwater life, we also regress back into a more primal state, guided by our instincts as animals rather than our conscious thoughts as humans.
Our home is down here, and we've known this for years
We have always felt a deep connection to the water, and we recognize that it is where we truly belong.
We must conquer from the sea, we build an army with water steeds
As we establish ourselves as a dominant force in the underwater world, we create a formidable army of aquatic creatures to help us extend our influence to the land.
We'll rise, from our depths down below
We will emerge from the depths of the ocean, stronger and more powerful than ever before.
Release yourselves, drown with me
Join us in embracing the water completely and letting go of any connection to the land. In doing so, you will find true freedom and fulfillment.
We will conquer land with water
We will not be content to live only in the depths, but will use our power over the sea to extend our reign over the land as well.
We swim on
We continue to push forward, ever stronger and more determined in our quest for dominance over both land and sea.
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