The first album featured Mitch's Napalm colleague Shane Embury on bass and Trevor Peres & Donald Tardy from Obituary on vocals & drums respectively.
On the second album, vocals are done by French singer Christophe Lamouret from Out.
Forgive
Meathook Seed Lyrics
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Through my last bit of affection,
my sentimental values crushed,
I tried so hard,
but you tighten the noose,
there is no truth.
there is no truth.
there is no truth.
I left myself at your disposal and what did you do?
what did you fucking do?
you slit the throat of the thing I once adored,
the thing I now despise.
look what you fucking did!
look what you fucking did!
look what you fucking did!
look what you fucking did!
Forgiven....
You called a truce,
I took no notice,
I can only feel that trouble lies ahead.
There is no truth,
There is no truth,
There is no truth,
There is no truth,
a vague uncertainty
Resist the temptation,
Revenge my main concern
Forgiven but not forgotten,
look what you fucking did!
look what you fucking did!
look what you fucking did!
look what you fucking did!
Forgiven....
The lyrics of Meathook Seed's song "Forgive" express the singer's intense feelings of betrayal and heartbreak towards someone who has wronged them. The opening lines paint a vivid picture of the pain the singer is feeling, as they compare their emotions to "cold shafts of broken glass," emphasizing the sharp, cutting nature of their hurt. The phrase "my sentimental values crushed" further underscores the depth of the betrayal, suggesting that the person they trusted has not only hurt them but damaged their sense of self and beliefs about what is important in life.
The chorus repeats the phrase "there is no truth" several times, suggesting that the singer may be struggling to reconcile what they thought they knew about the person who has wronged them with this newfound knowledge of their capacity for cruelty. The imagery of a noose being tightened around the singer's neck emphasizes the suffocating, overwhelming nature of their emotions, as they feel trapped and powerless in the face of the harm that has been done to them.
Towards the end of the song, the singer acknowledges that they have been offered forgiveness by the person who has hurt them. However, they express hesitation at this offer, noting that "trouble lies ahead" and that even though they may be willing to let go of their anger and resentment, they will never forget the pain that has been inflicted on them. The final repetition of "look what you fucking did" underscores the depth of the betrayal and hurt, suggesting that even though forgiveness may be technically offered, the damage has been done and the singer's trust may never be fully restored.
Line by Line Meaning
You radiate cold shafts of broken glass,
You project negativity and pain towards me, causing me great emotional distress.
Through my last bit of affection,
Despite my efforts to remain positive and loving towards you, your actions have completely drained me of any affection I had.
my sentimental values crushed,
You destroyed the things that were most important to me, and that held personal significance and meaning.
I tried so hard,
Even though I faced adversity and obstacles, I worked tirelessly to keep our relationship or situation healthy and positive.
but you tighten the noose,
Despite my efforts, you make things even harder for me, making me feel constricted, trapped, and hopeless.
there is no truth.
The situation is full of lies, deceit, and false promises without any genuine honesty or sincerity from you.
I left myself at your disposal and what did you do?
I trusted you completely and gave you control over my life, but you betrayed that trust and did me harm.
what did you fucking do?
I am angry and frustrated with your actions, and demand to know what caused you to behave that way.
you slit the throat of the thing I once adored,
You have completely destroyed something that I once loved and cherished, leaving it lifeless and dead.
the thing I now despise.
As a result of your actions, I now hate the thing that I once adored, and will never feel the same way about it again.
look what you fucking did!
I am extremely angry and upset at what you have done, and blame you entirely for the situation.
Forgiven....
Despite my anger, I have decided to forgive you for what you have done, in the hopes of moving past our conflict and finding a resolution.
You called a truce,
You have attempted to make peace and find a resolution to our conflict, potentially paving the way for a better relationship in the future.
I took no notice,
Despite your attempts at reconciling, I am skeptical and hesitant to trust you again or let go of my anger towards you.
I can only feel that trouble lies ahead.
I am apprehensive about the future, and feel that more conflict and pain is inevitable between us.
There is no truth,
Once again, I am reminded that the situation remains full of lies, deceit, and false promises that prevent us from finding a genuine and sincere resolution.
a vague uncertainty
I am unsure of how to proceed or what steps to take in order to resolve our conflict and move past our differences.
Resist the temptation,
Despite the pain and anger that I feel, I must resist the urge to seek revenge or continue the cycle of harm between us.
Revenge my main concern
Despite my best efforts to resist, my anger and frustration towards you are still my top priorities, and I am focused on retaliating and seeking justice for the harm that you have caused me.
Forgiven but not forgotten,
While I am willing to move past our conflict and forgive you for your actions, I will never forget the harm that you have caused me, and the betrayal of trust that our relationship represents.
look what you fucking did!
Once again, I am angry and frustrated at the damage that you have caused, and demand accountability and responsibility for your actions.
Forgiven....
Despite my anger and frustration, I am willing to forgive you in order to find a resolution and better relationship in the future.
Contributed by Nora J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.