MD.45 was a side project put together by Megadeth's guitarist/frontman Dave… Read Full Bio ↴MD.45 was a side project put together by Megadeth's guitarist/frontman Dave Mustaine ,Fear's Lee Ving on singing duties, bassist Kelly LeMieux and former Suicidal Tendencies member Jimmy DeGrasso on drums. Dave Mustaine, fed up with Megadeth at the time, but still interested in music, wanted to create an album showcasing a different musical style than Megadeth.

According to an answer given on the Megadeth website, "Mustaine and Ving created the band name by reversing their initials. Dave Mustaine's reversed are MD and Lee Ving's are VL which is 45 in Roman numerals hence the name MD.45", although 45 is more properly represented in Roman numerals as XLV, acknowledged in a later answer. The initials also stand for members of the band: Mustaine, DeGrasso, Ving and LeMieux.

The first (and only) album released was The Craving in Japan first on May 29, 1996 and in other nations on (July 23, 1996). According to the album's liner notes, The Creed was originally a Megadeth demo song, which is on the 2004 remastered edition of the album featuring the then line-up of Megadeth.

Almost a decade later, while Capitol Records was releasing remastered versions of Megadeth's back catalog, Dave Mustaine chose to remaster The Craving. According to the liner notes, during the remastering process, it was realized that the vocal track and harmonica track were "missing." Because of the prior disappointment with Lee Ving's vocals and the alleged fact that fans wanted to hear Mustaine sing, Mustaine chose to do the vocals himself and simulate the harmonica parts on the guitar.

Voices
MD.45 Lyrics

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Locked in battle hardened
Deep despair and doubt
A gaggle of grenades with
All the pins pulled out

A dog bit my hand, I'm crawling on the ground
Asking for some help, but no one ever comes
Walking in a nightmare, please turn on the light

I hear the strangest sounds, can anyone hear them?

I hear them

Hit my head on the wall, 'til my keepers come
Protect me from myself, off to the quiet room

Weird specters ride the air, I know I can't be wrong
I see and hear them too, can anyone else hear them?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of MD.45's song "Voice" convey feelings of desperation, hopelessness, and isolation from others. The first two lines explain a sense of being trapped in a difficult and challenging situation in which one feels overwhelmed and uncertain. The third and fourth lines use vivid imagery with the metaphor of "a gaggle of grenades with all the pins pulled out" to indicate a sense of danger and vulnerability.

The next set of lyrics starts with a personal encounter with a dog bite, but the request for help is ignored, leaving the singer to struggle alone. The lack of response is reinforced by the repeated line "can anyone hear them?" which creates a sense of isolation and detachment. The singer is also impacted physically; they hit their head on the wall to be taken away by their keepers to a "quiet room." The last two lines further indicate feelings of paranoia and persistent anxiety, rendering the singer helpless.

The lyrics of the song are a commentary on mental and emotional struggles that an individual in society can face. It brings forth the idea of how individuals dealing with mental health concerns are often ignored and left to fend for themselves. The lyrics signify the need for someone to talk to and seek support rather than feeling isolated and alone. The song advocates for help for individuals to deal with their anxiety, depression, and other mental illnesses.

Line by Line Meaning

Locked in battle hardened
Feeling trapped in a difficult and intense situation

Deep despair and doubt
Experiencing intense sadness and uncertainty

A gaggle of grenades with, All the pins pulled out
Feeling like there are dangers lurking everywhere and a major crisis could occur

A dog bit my hand, I'm crawling on the ground
Feeling physically and emotionally hurt, and unable to stand up on their own

Asking for some help, but no one ever comes
Feeling abandoned and isolated, with no support from others

Walking in a nightmare, please turn on the light
Feeling trapped in a scary and confusing situation, and hoping for clarity and guidance

I hear the strangest sounds, can anyone hear them?
Feeling like they are experiencing something unusual and wanting to know if others are also sensing it

Hit my head on the wall, 'til my keepers come
Engaging in self-harm and hopelessness until others intervene

Protect me from myself, off to the quiet room
Requesting help to escape from self-destructive behavior and find a peaceful environment

Weird specters ride the air, I know I can't be wrong
Feeling like there are unusual and terrifying entities surrounding them, but also recognizing that others may not believe them

I see and hear them too, can anyone else hear them?
Acknowledging that their perception of reality may be distorted, but also wanting to know if others are sharing their experiences

Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE, LEE VING

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