ill niño is a nu metal band formed in New Jersey, USA in 1998. Most of the … Read Full Bio ↴ill niño is a nu metal band formed in New Jersey, USA in 1998. Most of the lineup has been changed since and throughout the band's formation, with founder/drummer Dave Chavarri being the only constant member. Ill Niño developed their own unique style known to fans of the band as "Latin metal." They have released seven studio albums, two EPs, and one greatest hits album, selling over 2 million albums worldwide.

Current band members:
Marcos Leal – vocals (2019–present)
Dave Chavarri – drums (1998–present)
Daniel Couto – percussion (2003–present)
Jes De Hoyos – lead guitar (2019–present)
Sal Dominguez – rhythm guitar (2019–present)
Lazaro Pina – bass (1999–present)

Former band members:
Cristian Machado – vocals (1999–2019)
Jorge Rosado – vocals (1998–1999)
Ahrue Luster – lead guitar (2003–2019)
Marc Rizzo – lead guitar (1998–2003)
Diego Verduzco – rhythm guitar (2006–2019)
Jardel Paisante – rhythm guitar (1999–2006)
Daniel Gomez – rhythm guitar (1998)
Roger Vasquez – percussion (1999–2003)
Omar Clavijo – turntables (2003–2004)

Serve The Grave
Ill Niño Lyrics

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Serve the grave,
Serve the grave,
Serve the grave.

You've fooled me the last time.
With stupid power trip
I'll neither be the victim,
Nor be the innocent.

They'll have you hanging from ropes
In a tight noose.
They'll have you worshiping whores
In their books.

Que caro, living a lie.
Que caro, waiting to die.
This cannot be anymore;
You better worship the whore,
You better worship the whore.

Because in the end we take one space,
Serve the grave.
And in the end we're just one race,
Serve the grave.
Not your salvation, not your slave,
Serve the grave.

Hello, we meet again.
I will not poison my veins with your drug,
I will not bow to the king for your love.
Suck, spit, breath in,
I hope you're ready for more.
No hay mas, breathe out,
You better worship the whore,
You better worship the whore.

Cause in the end we take one space,
Serve the grave.
And in the end we're just once race,
Serve the grave.
Not for your salvation, not your slave,
Serve the grave.
Serve the grave,
Serve the grave,
The grave.

You better worship the whore.

Cause in the end we take one space,
Serve the grave.
And in the end we're just one race,
Serve the grave.
Not your salvation, not your slave.

I am not your slave.
Not your slave

Overall Meaning

The song "Serve the Grave" by Ill Niño appears to be a criticism of religious and societal institutions that coerce individuals into serving them for their own benefit. The repeated chorus, "Serve the grave, serve the grave," suggests that ultimately all individuals end up in the same place regardless of their beliefs or allegiances. The lyrics appear to be directed toward those who have deceived the singer in the past with their "power trips" and empty promises of salvation.

The first verse suggests that the singer has been fooled before and is not willing to be a victim or an innocent bystander any longer. The reference to "hanging from ropes in a tight noose" and "worshipping whores in their books" could be interpreted as a condemnation of the cruelty and hypocrisy of certain religious or political institutions. The second verse continues this theme, with the singer refusing to bow down to the desires of those in power and unwilling to become a slave to their whims.

The chorus repeats the assertion that we all end up the same way in the end, and that it is pointless to serve institutions or individuals that do not have our best interests at heart. The repeated lyric "you better worship the whore" could be viewed as a call to reject societal norms and expectations and to find one's own path in life.

Overall, "Serve the Grave" appears to be a song that encourages critical thinking and individualism in the face of oppressive societal structures.

Line by Line Meaning

Serve the grave, Serve the grave, Serve the grave.
The singer emphasizes that death is inevitable and everyone will eventually serve the grave.

You've fooled me the last time.
The singer has been deceived by someone in the past and won't fall for it again.

With stupid power trip
The deception was fueled by a sense of power over the singer.

I'll neither be the victim, Nor be the innocent.
The artist refuses to be taken advantage of or portrayed as helpless and naive.

They'll have you hanging from ropes In a tight noose.
Those who abuse their power will eventually face consequences and punishment.

They'll have you worshiping whores In their books.
The people in power will manipulate society and culture to conform to their beliefs.

Que caro, living a lie. Que caro, waiting to die.
Living in falsehood and deceit is costly and waiting for death is futile.

This cannot be anymore; You better worship the whore, You better worship the whore.
The artist warns that society is becoming increasingly corrupt and it will be necessary to conform in order to survive.

Hello, we meet again.
The artist is addressing someone they have encountered in the past.

I will not poison my veins with your drug, I will not bow to the king for your love.
The artist will not become addicted or manipulated by someone else's agenda or affections.

Suck, spit, breath in, I hope you're ready for more. No hay mas, breathe out, You better worship the whore, You better worship the whore.
The singer challenges whoever they are talking to that they can handle more resistance and pressures society may throw at them, but in the end they will conform like everyone else.

Cause in the end we take one space, Serve the grave. And in the end we're just one race, Serve the grave. Not for your salvation, not your slave, Serve the grave.
The artist reiterates that death comes for everyone, regardless of their status or beliefs, and no one should submit themselves to someone else's agenda in the pursuit of salvation or servitude.

Serve the grave, Serve the grave, The grave.
The repeated phrase further emphasizes the inevitability of death and the finality of its grasp.

You better worship the whore.
The warning is repeated as a reminder to conform in order to survive.

I am not your slave.
The singer asserts their independence and refusal to submit to someone else's control.

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC
Written by: David Chavarri, Ahrue Ilustre, Christian Machado, Lazaro Pina

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