Ridiculously pissed hardcore with elements of melody, thrash, and general p… Read Full Bio ↴Ridiculously pissed hardcore with elements of melody, thrash, and general poor disposition, ghostlimb compile all the rage a minute long song can handle with sprinklings of social critique and dissatisfied sarcasm. This 11-song record clocks in under 15 minutes and is riddled with succinct aesthetics of the fast, heavy, and tolerably informed. 3 piece, mad. Rad.

Conquerors of the Useless
Ghostlimb Lyrics

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I thought that disgust running through my veins
Would subside all that rancor piss and vinegar
Through the unqualified litmus test of time
But every man standing next to me
I see only fraud and impunity
Sated and blessed with a fire quenched before it was set
The swollen misfortune and infamed
Breathing heavily with regret and shame

So would I as a thousand-fold Parmenion
Looking for a means to cope
In this culpable malaise

We should have cast that Grecian thing into the sea
While we had a chance

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Ghostlimb's song Conquerors of the Useless depict the feelings of disgust and betrayal that the singer experiences towards those around him. The lines "every man standing next to me, I see only fraud and impunity" indicate a sense of disillusionment towards not just individuals but possibly towards society as a whole. The singer also mentions feeling regret and shame, possibly acknowledging his own role in the situation he finds himself in.

The song references Parmenion, a notable military general who served under Alexander the Great during his conquests. This alludes to the theme of warfare and conquest, adding to the overall sense of frustration felt by the singer. The final lines "we should have cast that Grecian thing into the sea while we had a chance" can be interpreted as regret for not taking action when they had the opportunity to prevent a negative outcome.

Overall, the lyrics to Conquerors of the Useless convey a sense of disappointment towards humanity and a realization that sometimes one's expectations and ideals are let down.

Line by Line Meaning

I thought that disgust running through my veins
Initially, I believed that the disgust that was constantly running through me would eventually fade away over time.

Would subside all that rancor piss and vinegar
I believed that the bitterness and resentment that I often felt would also disappear.

Through the unqualified litmus test of time
Over time, I believed that I would be able to test and evaluate my negative emotions in a more objective manner.

But every man standing next to me
Despite my hopes, every person that I encountered seemed to embody hypocrisy and a lack of accountability.

I see only fraud and impunity
The individuals around me appeared to be liars and unwilling to take responsibility for their actions.

Sated and blessed with a fire quenched before it was set
Others seemed content and satisfied, despite never having fully pursued their passions or goals.

The swollen misfortune and infamed
Their misfortunes had ballooned to the point of being overly dramatic or sensationalized.

Breathing heavily with regret and shame
They carried a heavy burden of guilt and remorse.

So would I as a thousand-fold Parmenion
I felt lost and hopeless, similar to how Parmenion must have felt facing insurmountable odds.

Looking for a means to cope
I desperately searched for a way to handle the overwhelming negativity around me.

In this culpable malaise
I found myself caught in this atmosphere of blame and regret.

We should have cast that Grecian thing into the sea
In hindsight, it would have been better to eliminate the source of our troubles when we had the chance.

While we had a chance
Before the situation became too dire or uncontrollable.

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