Filth of Mankind was formed in early 1996 in Gdansk, Poland by: Maciek - vo… Read Full Bio ↴Filth of Mankind was formed in early 1996 in Gdansk, Poland by: Maciek - vocals, Milosz - guitar, vocals, Pawel - guitar, Lazej - bass and Balon - drums. Some of the members played also in a few other bands at that time: Money Drug, Stench Of Death, Noise Grass, Protest And Survive, etc. Forming F.O.M. they wanted to focus on the heavier and darker sound to illustrate the lyrics about subject as old and cliche as still urgent and annoying - such as politicians swindles, brutality of their thugs in uniforms, the madness of neverending consumption, poverty of the living as a cog in the capitalist machine or sick moral standards force fed since our birth and leading to lack of tolerance, respect or understanding any forms of diversity. Another important part of F.O.M.'s lyrical content are visions of the apocalypse, towards which in our opinion, the humankind unavoidably goes. For such a verbal/musical approach the band decided the best fitting name was the title of the Misery song - Filth Of Mankind (one of the other options was The Darkest Hour off the Amebix song - luckily they didn't choose that, as there's other band named D.H in the U.S.).

After a few months of writing the songs (and a summer holiday) Filth Of Mankind played their first show. Since that time they played in 10 or 11 countries, recorded a 7" EP and the full length album called The Final Chapter (available on CD/MC and FINALLY ON VINYL too), contributed songs to a few comps and survived 10 years despite numerous line-up changes, periods of lack of the practice space, traveling around the globe, broken collarbone and other obstacles. What doesnt kill you, makes you stronger, as they say.

Filth of Mankind websites:
www.filthofmankind.nsm.pl
www.myspace.com/everydayshell

RELEASES:
"Czas Konca Wieku" 7"EP (Scream Records 1999)
"The Final Chapter" (MC: Scream 2000, CD: HG Fact 2001, LP: Black Water 2006)

CURRENT LINE-UP:
Kalka - vocals, Michal - guitar, Pawel - guitar, Ciapa - bass, Balon - drums.

Bastard
Filth of Mankind Lyrics

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Years gone by haven't changed the mentality
The police still thinks the same way
We are protected by the law.
Which is supported by this sick system

Are you safe on the street?
Hearing the police siren?
Think, who's to blame?

Who allows them to overuse their power?

Have you heard of their destroying demonstrations
Their protection turns into hate

There are no laws here.
Only night - sticks count

Overall Meaning

In the song "Bastard" by Filth of Mankind, the lyrics criticize the corrupt and violent tendencies of the police force. The lyrics suggest that despite the passing of time, the police mentality remains unchanged. The police, who are supposed to protect the citizens, become oppressors and use their power to inflict violence. The song points out that the law supports this system and allows for this sick dynamic to continue.

The song questions the safety of citizens on the street, as the sound of a police siren may evoke feelings of fear rather than reassurance. The lyrics ask listeners to think about the root of the problem, pointing out that those in power are responsible for allowing the police force to overuse their power. The song suggests that the police force has turned into an institution of hate and destruction. The lyrics imply that in these situations, laws no longer matter, and only brute force and violence hold weight.

Overall, "Bastard" delivers a powerful message about the flaws in the police system and the dangers that come with police brutality. The song points out that the laws that are meant to protect us can become tools of oppression in the hands of those who abuse their power.

Line by Line Meaning

Years gone by haven't changed the mentality
Despite the passage of time, people still have the same mindset

The police still thinks the same way
Law enforcement still holds the same beliefs

We are protected by the law.
The legal system is supposed to shield us

Which is supported by this sick system
This flawed infrastructure reinforces it

Are you safe on the street?
Do you feel secure outside?

Hearing the police siren?
Upon hearing the sound of law enforcement vehicles?

Think, who's to blame?
Contemplate, who is responsible?

Who allows them to overuse their power?
Who grants them the ability to abuse their authority?

Have you heard of their destroying demonstrations
Have you been informed of their violent protests

Their protection turns into hate
Their safeguarding transmutes into animosity

There are no laws here.
There is a lack of regulation in this domain.