Extreme Noise Terror, once praised as a crust punk/grindcore band, then kno… Read Full Bio ↴Extreme Noise Terror, once praised as a crust punk/grindcore band, then known as a death metal/grindcore band, and now again returned to the roots, are from Ipswich, England. Formed in 1985, they are one of the key early UK grindcore bands and are still together today with vocalist Dean Jones as the only original member.

Notable for their use of dual vocalists and for recording a number of sessions for BBC Radio 1 DJ John peel, Extreme Noise Terror (often abbreviated to ENT) initially started as a hardcore punk band. It became quickly evident from early shows that they were far more extreme than many bands of that genre. Together with Napalm Death, ENT helped characterise the early, archetypal grindcore sound: Fiercely political lyrics, grinding guitars, extremely fast tempo and often very short songs.

Cold World
Extreme Noise Terror Lyrics

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Enslaved to poison trade.
Existence of borrowed time.
Depraved, noxious state.
Corrupt exaction insane.
Down on your knees.
Whitdrawal, despair, depravity, no restriction.
Insations satisfied by
chemical destruction.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Extreme Noise Terror's song Cold World speak of society's enslavement to the poison trade, where the existence is on borrowed time due to the depraved and noxious state of the world. The corruption of the system and the insane exaction makes one feel powerless and hopeless, that they are forced to kneel down in submission. The withdrawal symptoms, despair, depravity, and the lack of restrictions lead to insatiable cravings which are satisfied by chemical destruction. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where addiction and substance abuse have taken over, and the society cannot escape the hold of the poison trade.

The song Cold World is a scathing commentary on the world's addiction to drugs and the negative consequences that come with it. It highlights the dark side of the human psyche, where dependence and craving for chemical substances have resulted in the decay of society. The lyrics also suggest that the addiction is perpetuated by corrupt forces who profit from the suffering of the masses. The song expresses a sense of frustration and anger, demanding that we break free from this vicious cycle of addiction and reclaim our lives.

Line by Line Meaning

Enslaved to poison trade.
Being addicted to drugs and substances, and voluntarily engaging in trade of dangerous goods as a result.

Existence of borrowed time.
Continuing to live with the constant knowledge of the fragility of life, as every breath taken could be the last.

Depraved, noxious state.
The condition of being morally corrupt, and being in a hazardous, poisonous and harmful state of mind and body.

Corrupt exaction insane.
Cruel, immoral and degenerate activities are being carried out, that defy all principles of sanity and rationality.

Down on your knees.
Losing all hope and control, and being forced to submit and beg for mercy, to some unknown entity or fate.

Whitdrawal, despair, depravity, no restriction.
Being in a state of intense sorrow, desolation and perversion, while also not being inhibited by any moral or societal restrictions that would prevent one from indulging in harmful behavior.

Insations satisfied by chemical destruction.
The insatiable desires and cravings for destruction and harm are satisfied only by indulging in self-destructive, chemically-induced behavior.

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ISAAC JONES, PHIL THORNTON, ROY BATTLE

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