1) Dystopia was a sludge/… Read Full Bio ↴There are multiple artists with this name:
1) Dystopia was a sludge/crust band that formed in Orange County, USA in 1991. They were popular in both the heavy metal and crust punk scenes, due in large part to their bleak misanthropic imagery. Their lyrics often dealt with human emotion and sociopolitical issues such as environmentalism, racial equality, animal rights, and veganism.
Dystopia is a soundtrack for the world as we know it today. Their sound embodies all of the horrors, pain, agony and desperation of modern day society. They disbanded in 2008, after releasing their third album.
2) Dystopia is a Finnish duo, featuring Pertti Grönholm (synthesizers, samplers, tapes) and Ismo Virta (guitars, effects).
The Second Dawn; a masterpiece of dark ambient music, with the constant threat of a nuclear disaster as the main theme. The second dawn is the ultimate nightmare, still present in our minds when we awake, and realise that everything have changed... at the second dawn. Released December 1998.
3) Dystopia is a Hungarian band, founded in 2003 by Peter Bajusz (bass), Balazs Mezey (guitar) and Gabor Vari (guitar). Their music is a consistent mix of thrash, progressive, modern and southern metal with mostly melodic vocals, guitar solos and generally metaphysical lyrics. They released a debut album, "Incompetence Drive", in 2007.
4) Dystopia is a Finnish experimental hard dance project formed by Nomic (Kimon Kukulis), and Gohai (Antti Pääkkönen.)
5) Dystopia is an extreme metal band from Holland formed in 2004. They are recognized by their eclectic mix of black, death and thrash metal with a raw edge. After numerous demo's they released their first full-length called Decay in 2012.
6) Dystopia was a performance art group from New Zealand that combined poetry, music and photography. Their first album "The Wisdom of Insecurity" was the first release in 2000 on fledgling label Monkey Records, followed by an EP "Live on bFM" in 2002.
Taste Your Own Medicine
Dystopia Lyrics
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used as jackets, bracelets, and shoes
cosmetics, and food, and cagd up in zoos
i think it should be done to you
kill furriers, rip off their heads
grate their skin, eat their flesh
break into a scientists lab
vivisect the fucker, stab em to death
i show no pity cos its just a meal to me
i am smarter so its justified
follow your logic and kill your whole family
make them drink draino, lysol, and gas
then shove electrodes straight up their ass
eat malathion, eat DDT
you made your bed, now in it you sleep
your ehtics and morals, fucked up and stupid
no value for life, unless it is human
club you like you club seals
lured and beaten, see how it feels
your body stuffed, a trophy for all
drink beer and laugh with your head on my wall
brainwashed from birth
eat death, wear death, oblivious
didn't know, didn't care, didn't ask
eat death, wear death, oblivious
do you know? do you care?
The lyrics to Dystopia's song Taste Your Own Medicine condemn animal abuse and highlight the hypocrisy of humans who consume animal products while simultaneously mistreating and exploiting animals. The opening lines question why animals are subject to such brutal treatment, being used for everything from fashion to food, while humans are quick to turn a blind eye to the harm caused. The song suggests that those who benefit from animal exploitation should experience the same treatment they inflict on innocent creatures.
The lyrics go on to depict gruesome acts of revenge, such as killing furriers, eating their flesh, and breaking into scientists' labs to harm those who experiment on animals. The song even suggests taking further violent actions, such as slaughtering children and poisoning family members, to emphasize the lack of value placed on life when it comes to non-human animals. Ultimately, the song concludes with the question of whether or not people are aware of the harm they cause and if they care about the consequences of their actions.
Dystopia's lyrics serve as a powerful statement against animal cruelty and emphasize the importance of ethical considerations in the treatment of all living beings. The song challenges listeners to question their own complicity in animal exploitation and consider the broader implications of their everyday choices.
Line by Line Meaning
why are animals so abused?
Questioning the widespread animal abuse in our society.
used as jackets, bracelets, and shoes
Criticizing the fashion industry for using animal skins as accessories.
cosmetics, and food, and caged up in zoos
Pointing out the different ways we exploit animals for our own purposes, such as in cosmetics, food, and entertainment.
i think it should be done to you
Showing the hypocrisy of humans who inflict pain on innocent animals and how they would feel if the roles were reversed.
kill furriers, rip off their heads
Advocating for violent retribution against those who profit from the suffering of animals by wearing or selling fur clothing.
grate their skin, eat their flesh
Describing the brutal nature of the revenge the artist envisions for furriers.
break into a scientists lab
Proposing a direct attack on the research institutions that experiment on animals.
vivisect the fucker, stab em to death
Advocating for violent retribution against the scientists who experiment on animals.
slaughter your children like you slaughter veal
Drawing a parallel between the brutality of animal farming and the killing of human children.
i show no pity cos its just a meal to me
Justifying the killing of animals for food by asserting that there is no emotional attachment to them.
i am smarter so its justified
Asserting that humans are superior to animals and therefore have the right to do as they please with them.
follow your logic and kill your whole family
Making an argument from analogy by suggesting that if humans can justify killing animals for food, then they should be able to justify killing their own family members.
make them drink draino, lysol, and gas
Proposing violent retribution against those who espouse cruelty to animals by suggesting ways to kill them.
then shove electrodes straight up their ass
Proposing a graphic form of torture against those who participate in animal abuse.
eat malathion, eat DDT
Proposing a form of self-harm to those who use agricultural chemicals that harm the environment and animals.
you made your bed, now in it you sleep
Arguing that those who engage in animal cruelty will eventually suffer the consequences.
your ethics and morals, fucked up and stupid
Criticizing the lack of morality and ethics in those who engage in animal cruelty.
no value for life, unless it is human
Highlighting the hypocrisy of humans who only care about human life while disregarding animal life.
club you like you club seals
Proposing violent retribution against those who engage in animal cruelty.
lured and beaten, see how it feels
Arguing that those who harm animals should experience the same pain and suffering they inflict on animals.
your body stuffed, a trophy for all
Highlighting the use of animal parts as trophies for human enjoyment.
drink beer and laugh with your head on my wall
Celebrating the death of animals and displaying their remains as trophies.
brainwashed from birth
Accusing society of indoctrinating individuals to accept animal cruelty as normal.
eat death, wear death, oblivious
Highlighting the normalization of animal cruelty in society and how people are unaware of their participation in it.
didn't know, didn't care, didn't ask
Critiquing the ignorance and apathy of individuals towards animal cruelty.
do you know? do you care?
Challenging the audience to question their own participation in animal cruelty and to take action against it.
Contributed by Benjamin M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
jokerxcore
this is one of the best animal rights songs ive heard in long time
RobbKong Riot-Activist
Dropdead has thrown down some good animal rights tune and so has Disrupt. But, I just started hearing these guys recently (got a care package from Profane Existence and a sticker for this band was in it) and I am loving their misanthropic stance.
Corpse Ghoul
@RobbKong Riot-Activist glad you could discover this band. Every album is a masterpiece lyrically and Dino is just beyond amazing at what he does
Omelete du fromage
The bass lines are so sexy on this album
some nothing
forreal
Robert Jeffrey
till Todd broke his arm lol.
Monomania
@Robert Jeffrey What? Mans basslines stayed strong asf throughout his career lmao
Andris Aleksejevs
The lyrics are great. Its just impossible to understand anything without them written in front of you.
Andris Aleksejevs
Slayer Man Also english was not my first language.
Talen
Andris Aleksejevs not true