About a Dead
Hocico Lyrics


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You said he´s around us
Well, then tell us where?
´cause you went back to your place
And there was no one
To help wipe out the disgrace

Hey you Mr. Priest
If you can speak to god
Tell me, did he offer the kids
Who you raped while you
Prayed for your soul

God is dead
God is a noise in your head
Can he talk to you?
Not to me
God is dead
God is a waste in your brain
Can he talk to you?
Not to me

You said he´ll bring peace
Well, then tell us when?
You expect us to live in fear




Of motherfuckers who kill
for a god who´s dead?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hocico's song "About a Dead" address the issue of religion and the hypocrisy of religious individuals who commit heinous acts while hiding behind their faith. The opening lines of the track put forward the question of where God is if he is present around us. The singer suggests that if there is a presence of a divine being, then perhaps the so-called 'men of God' who commit unspeakable crimes should be held accountable.


The song targets priests who use their position of power to abuse children while asking for forgiveness from a Divine power. The song accuses these priests of being hypocrites who preach about God's love and mercy while victimizing innocent children. The lyrics evoke a strong sense of anger towards religious leaders who exploit their position to commit crimes.


The chorus of the song is a direct attack on the concept of God itself. The singer suggests that God is dead and is merely an illusion that exists in people's minds. He claims that God is nothing more than a noise or a waste in people's brains, unable to communicate or offer guidance to anyone.


Overall, "About a Dead" is a powerful indictment of organized religion and the hypocrisies that exist within the faith. The song's message is somewhat nihilistic, suggesting that people should not look to religious leaders for guidance or answers, but rather focus on finding their own meaning and purpose in life.


Line by Line Meaning

You said he´s around us
You claimed god is present among us


Well, then tell us where?
So, where can we find him then?


´cause you went back to your place
Because you left us and went away


And there was no one to help wipe out the disgrace
No one was there to repair the damage caused by sin


Hey you Mr. Priest
Greetings to you, oh holy priest


If you can speak to god
Since you claim to have a direct line to god


Tell me, did he offer the kids
Did he allow the abuse of innocent children?


Who you raped while you prayed for your soul
While you sought redemption for your own sins?


God is dead
God is no longer relevant or alive


God is a noise in your head
God is merely a figment of one's imagination


Can he talk to you? Not to me
If you believe he communicates with you, that's your own delusion


God is a waste in your brain
God is a useless and worthless concept in your mind


You said he´ll bring peace
You promised that god would bring us tranquility


Well, then tell us when?
So, when exactly can we expect this peace to arrive?


You expect us to live in fear
You anticipate that we will all live in terror


Of motherfuckers who kill for a god who´s dead?
Because of murderers who take lives in the name of a nonexistent god?




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@animussilica2606

Just in case you're curious what are those preachings not mentioned in the readily available lyrics...

0:04-0:36
"So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet-coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns...
- Mom, I'm tired. I wanna go bed.
- You're going to bed when I'll tell you to go to bed.
- Hm..."

1:40-1:54
"And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the Earth..."

:3



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@moonsong28

Such an underrated band - thanks for posting, loving this :)

@eleroambients5008

Killer Track !!! Absolut Amazing !! "Hocico" Incredible stuff ! 👍

@NoDoSwLa

My alltime favorite vom Hocico! 03:46 .... I don't know how often I've rewinded to this part in my car

@dmichel0227

me too!!!!!!! Very very nice!!!!

@michaelgindt9329

These guys go hard! Love it!

@konstantintrifonov203

I LOVE THIS SONG!!!

@animussilica2606

Just in case you're curious what are those preachings not mentioned in the readily available lyrics...

0:04-0:36
"So he carried me away in the spirit into the wilderness: and I saw a woman sit upon a scarlet-coloured beast, full of names of blasphemy, having seven heads and ten horns...
- Mom, I'm tired. I wanna go bed.
- You're going to bed when I'll tell you to go to bed.
- Hm..."

1:40-1:54
"And upon her forehead was a name written, Mystery, Babylon the Great, the mother of harlots and abominations of the Earth..."

:3

@isxdeath

It is movie or what ?

@olivierneger3675

@Alan Fairyland
IIRC it is from the movie Carrie (1973)

@datyeen

@Maurice den Dulk lol ok bud 👌

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