Volcano
Dethklok [Metalocalypse] Lyrics


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We climb molten rock
Sweating bleeding we can't stop
Dream demons whisper spells
To punish the dwellers in earthly hell

Starved still we reach the top
Close our eyes look towards the gods
Summon fire from the earth
Incite the flames we fear not death

Magma heats
We fear not DEATH
Darkened hills
We fear not DEATH
Molten rock
We fear not DEATH
Volcanic kills
We fear not DEATH

Mantle crust ignites
Bleeding heated birth
Will we die tonight?
Punished by the earth

Highland fires
Run for shelter
Incantations
Help no better
Frozen human
While they're fleeing
Live forever
Horrid sculpture
Forever screaming

Mantle crust ignites
Bleeding heated birth
Will we die tonight?
Punished by the earth

Come and take us
We mock your anger
We laugh at your power
We fear not death
We fear not death

We challenge your fury
We'll dive in to lava
And burn like we're cinders




We fear not death
We fear not death

Overall Meaning

The lyrics for the Dethklok song "Volcano" describe a group of people who are climbing a volcano, despite the danger and potential for death. The lyrics suggest that the climbers are willing to face whatever punishment the earth may have in store for them. The "dream demons" mentioned in the first verse are likely a metaphor for the fears and doubts that haunt the climbers' minds as they attempt such a dangerous feat. The imagery of summoning fire from the earth and inciting flames suggests that the climbers are seeking some kind of power or liberation from their struggles.


As the climb becomes more treacherous, the lyrics describe the fearlessness of the climbers as they face the danger of molten rock and volcanic eruptions. The chorus repeats the phrase "We fear not death" to emphasize this fearlessness and determination to conquer their fears. The second verse describes the consequences of the climbers' actions, with the earth punishing them for disturbing its natural balance. The incantations and frozen humans mentioned suggest that the climbers' attempts to defy nature ultimately lead to their own destruction.


Overall, the lyrics of "Volcano" seem to convey a sense of triumph in the face of danger and a desire to challenge the powers that be. However, they also suggest that such attempts can have disastrous consequences.


Line by Line Meaning

We climb molten rock
We ascend a mountain of molten lava


Sweating bleeding we can't stop
We are exerting ourselves and suffering physically but cannot stop our climb


Dream demons whisper spells
Our vivid imagination creates a foreboding and supernatural mood


To punish the dwellers in earthly hell
The sorcery threatens to punish people who are living in a bleak existence on Earth


Starved still we reach the top
Despite bodily weakness and hunger, we finally conquer the peak


Close our eyes look towards the gods
We pay reverence to our deity with a respectful and obedient gesture


Summon fire from the earth
We evoke flames from within the Earth


Incite the flames we fear not death
We encourage the flames to grow and spread, without feeling any apprehension about the possibility of dying


Magma heats
The molten lava becomes increasingly hot


We fear not DEATH
We are not frightened of dying


Darkened hills
The once illuminated mountains become shrouded in darkness


Molten rock
Burning lava is spilling out


Volcanic kills
Lethal power of the volcano is witnessed


Mantle crust ignites
The Earth's crust and mantle begin to light up with intensity


Bleeding heated birth
A painful and fiery creation is occurring


Will we die tonight?
We question whether or not we will perish in this event


Punished by the earth
The earth is punishing in its response to our daring actions


Highland fires
Blazes on the mountainside


Run for shelter
People frantically flee the area


Incantations
People are chanting magic spells in an attempt to counteract the natural forces


Help no better
Chanting is futile and does not produce helpful results


Frozen human
A person's body freezes in fear and shock


While they're fleeing
Others are trying to escape the dangerous situation


Live forever
Our immortal spirit lives on despite the body perishing from the volcanic eruption


Horrid sculpture
The appearence of a person or object is twisted and distorted


Forever screaming
One's echoes continue on in the afterlife


Come and take us
We are challenging a higher power to come and claim our souls


We mock your anger
We openly ridicule the wrath of a god or spirit


We laugh at your power
We do not acknowledge the supreme authority of that deity or spirit


We fear not death
Death does not intimidate us


We challenge your fury
We defy the divine power's wrath


We'll dive in to lava
We are willingly jumping into the fiery pit of molten rock


And burn like we're cinders
Our likeness will resemble charred ashes


We fear not death
Even when purposely ending our lives, we are not afraid


We fear not death
Repetition of the line serves to emphasize our lack of fear towards death




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TheJokerscene

Ten years later and that final shred still gives me goosebumps

JimmyBoeh

TheJokerscene cant believe this masterpiece is so old

Maddocious

It's the choir, for me. Gets me every time

Shaun Reed

@JimmyBoeh ,,,,q

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SteeleMemes

Still havent found someone who crushes like Dethklok

Catubz

I don’t know why but hearing the lead fade in at 1:46 will always be my favorite

Muhammad Bilal

the intro riff sounds like the stage is warming up for a final intergalactic battle.

The Agent 0060

HELMSMAN: Captain, all fleets reporting in. Enemy fleet approximately 140,000 KM ahead mark 419.568 heading 529.001.
CAPTAIN: Charge all weapons, open all missile hatches, target their Carriers! We cannot let them release their fighter wings! Attention all ships! Target their Carriers! Attack! NOAW!!

Muhammad Bilal

@The Agent 0060 i can literally imagine laser cannons lining up one after another, firing at once blowing gusts of grey smoke leading to an eventual laser cannon deth sentence.

Fett52

This entire album is so fucking epic. I've been playing it since it came out and there is no way i could get tired of it.

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