Disbelief, established in 1990, is a death metal band hailing from Gundernh… Read Full Bio ↴Disbelief, established in 1990, is a death metal band hailing from Gundernhausen in Hesse, Germany. Their musical style incorporates a blend of death metal, doom metal, atmospheric sludge, and hardcore. Although their band name is occasionally written as "disbelief," the capitalized form is more commonly used.

To date, they have released nine albums: "Disbelief" (1996), "Infected" (1998), "Worst Enemy" (2000), "Shine" (2002), "Spreading The Rage" (2003), "66sick" (2005), "Navigator" (2007), "Protected Hell" (2009), and "Heal" (2010). Additionally, they released "The Symbol of Death" in 2017 and "The Ground Collapses" in 2020.

The current lineup consists of Karsten Jäger on vocals, Witali Weber and Jonas Khalil on guitars, Jochen Trunk on bass, and Kai Bergerin on drums.

Former members include Thomas Fritsch, Jan-Dirk Löffler, Denis Musiol, Oliver Lenz, Alex Varela, and Markus Gnap, who have all played guitars at different points in the band's history. Markus Gnap also served as a drummer.

Ethic Instinct
Disbelief Lyrics

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Can you smell it
When somebody breaks the ethic
And cover with dirt
What you're living for

it's hard to accept
What goes on in these heads
In struggle with the inner

Are these my enemies?

THE ETHIC INSTINCT
THE ETHIC INSTINCT

let's try to follow us
Don't be so shy
Let your masks just fall
And stay with us...

THE ETHIC INSTINCT, THE ETHIC INSTINCT
THE ETHIC INSTINCT, THE ETHIC INSTINCT

can you smell it?
If someone is dirt!
Can you smell it?
If someone is dirt!

if someone is dirt!
If someone is dirt!
If someone is dirt!
If someone is dirt!
If someone is dirt

THE ETHIC INSTINCT, THE ETHIC INSTINCT
THE ETHIC INSTINCT, THE ETHIC INSTINCT

THE ETHIC INSTINCT, THE ETHIC INSTINCT
THE ETHIC INSTINCT, THE ETHIC INSTINCT

Overall Meaning

The song "Ethic Instinct" by Disbelief delves into the theme of maintaining ethics and upholding morals in the face of adversity. The opening lines, "Can you smell it, When somebody breaks the ethic, And cover with dirt, What you're living for" suggest a state of disillusionment with the people around us who may disregard ethical behavior and compromise values for personal gain. The next lines, "It's hard to accept, What goes on in these heads, In struggle with the inner, Are these my enemies?" further emphasize the internal conflict and the urge to question oneself when one is confronted with immoral behavior.

The chorus, "The Ethic Instinct, The Ethic Instinct" appears to hint at the importance of following one's inherent ethical instincts to distinguish right from wrong, and not to be swayed by external influences. In the subsequent lines, "Let's try to follow us, Don't be so shy, Let your masks just fall, And stay with us" the band seems to be calling on listeners to discard masks and be genuine, embracing their ethics and staying true to their values.

Overall, "Ethic Instinct" by Disbelief is a powerful commentary on the importance of ethics and morals and the impact it has on our lives, choices, and relationships with those around us.

Line by Line Meaning

Can you smell it
Can you perceive when someone has violated ethical standards?

When somebody breaks the ethic
When someone does something that goes against ethical standards

And cover with dirt
Hiding or trying to bury unethical actions

What you're living for
What your values and morals are based on

It's hard to accept
It's difficult to come to terms with unethical behavior

What goes on in these heads
The thoughts and motivations behind unethical behavior

In struggle with the inner
Fighting against internal conflicts that may lead to unethical behavior

Are these my enemies?
Questioning whether your own thoughts, desires, or emotions can lead you to act unethically

THE ETHIC INSTINCT
The innate ability or drive to act in accordance with ethical principles

let's try to follow us
Encouraging others to follow ethical principles

Don't be so shy
Don't hesitate to speak out against unethical behavior