Formed in the … Read Full Bio ↴One of the longest-running grindcore bands in France.
Formed in the early 90's by Fred (bass), the band first played death metal but soon evolved into grindcore after a line-up change in 1994. They have always been entirely independant, releasing records and booking shows by themselves through their label Grind Your Soul.
The band's albums follow a concept revolving around "life and the abolition of time", it was planned to last over 7 albums ("the Heptalogy"): 1) Internal Life (1996) / 2) Ex-Pulsion (1997) / 3) Growth (2000) / 4) Life (2004) / 5) The 5th Season (2009) / 6) Expulsed (2013) / 7) Eternal Life (2021). By now (2022), all seven albums have been released, and the cycle is over. But they are still playing live, and won't stop soon. They may still appear on a few split with other bands, but they don't plan to release new music anyway.
Blind
Inhumate Lyrics
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Dragging at work, bored to death
Unfortunately we have to eat
Can't you see what real life is?
Are you all blind?
Can't you see?
Give to your life all its sense
Father Dollar is to be dying
We have to find a substitute.
Are you all blind?
Are we able to change our customs, alter our life to find one
we will remember without many regrets?
It's up to us to find...
The lyrics to Inhumate's song Blind seem to critique the monotony and consumerism of modern life. The opening lines evoke the feeling of being in a rut and working a mundane job just to survive. The line "Can't you see what real life is?" suggests that there is something more to life beyond just working and eating.
The chorus then poses the question "Are you all blind?" which can be interpreted as a call to wake up and see the world beyond the routine of everyday life. The following lines talk about the importance of relationships and connecting with others, as "the heat of a smile, a few friends, give to your life all its sense."
The final lines highlight the need for change and the possibility of finding a life that is fulfilling and regret-free. It's up to the individual to make that change and find their own sense of purpose.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a dissatisfaction with the status quo and a desire for something more meaningful in life. The use of the word "blind" implies that people are unaware of what they are missing out on and need to open their eyes to the possibilities around them.
Line by Line Meaning
Waking up every morning
Starting the day repeatedly
Dragging at work, bored to death
Finding no interest or engagement at work
Unfortunately we have to eat
Being dependent on basic needs
Can't you see what real life is?
Questioning the true essence and purpose of existence
Are you all blind?
Asking if others share the same realization or perspective
The heat of a smile, a few friends
The warmth and joy brought by genuine human connections
Give to your life all its sense
Providing meaning and purpose to one's existence
Father Dollar is to be dying
Money and wealth can be fleeting and temporary
We have to find a substitute.
We need to seek alternatives to materialism and consumerism
Are we able to change our customs, alter our life to find one
Are we capable of changing our habits and lifestyle for our own fulfillment
we will remember without many regrets?
So that we can look back on our lives with contentment and satisfaction
It's up to us to find...
We hold the responsibility to seek and achieve a fulfilling life
Contributed by Andrew L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.