When the band first started, they were surrounded by a cloud of mystery, as all of the band members were under contracts with other bands, and thus had to use pseudonyms to avoid any legal problems.
The current line-up is:
Ralf Hubert - Bass
Alex Landenburg - Drums
Benedikt Zimniak - Guitars
Erik Adam H. Grosch - Guitars
Martin Lemar - Vocals
However, big names such as Jörg Michael (Drums, Rage, Stratovarius and Saxon) , Peter Haas (Drums, Krokus), Jochen Schröder (Guitar, Rage, Avenger), Frank Fricke (Guitar, Living Death, U.D.O.), Reiner Kelch (Guitar, Living Death), Uwe Baltrusch (Guitar, Sodom and Peter "Peavy" Wagner (Bass, Rage) have also been members.
Ratters
Mekong Delta Lyrics
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Flickering out of fainted screens,
Greedy eaten by the masses,
Mutant tubes in agony
Seduced by words of wildcat content
Close your eyes in piece of mind
Unreal sweet dream
Step by step lost of meaning
Apprehend
Fatal words of disillusions
Crying loud for last solutions
Understand one can't trust cheaters
Among the Dead runs a fever
Contest for their best deceiver
And the one who will be chosen
Destroys the world, no illusion
Blandish nightmare of emotion
Stroking souls of wannabe
Final attack of devotion
Wading through insanity
Reduced as brute for final countdown
Close your eyes no piece of mind
Wishful thinking
Deep inside tearless crying
Betrayed by your own mind
Apprehend
Blandish words of so called leaders
Slaves the mind for great deceivers
Understand don't trust those cheaters
Among the Dead runs a fever
Contest for their best deceiver
And the one who will be chosen
Destroys the world, no illusion
The lyrics to Mekong Delta's song, Ratters, explore the theme of deception and manipulation in modern society. The opening lines refer to "crying angels of deceivers" flickering out of "fainted screens," which may be a commentary on the way that people are influenced and manipulated by the media. The lines "greedy eaten by the masses, mutant tubes in agony" suggest that people are being consumed by technology, and the use of the word "mutant" implies that this consumption is having a negative effect on humanity.
The chorus of the song warns of the dangers of trusting those who would deceive us, declaring that "one can't trust cheaters" and urging listeners to "apprehend fatal words of disillusions." The song continues to explore the idea that people are being brainwashed by their leaders and that society is on the brink of destruction. The lines "among the dead runs a fever, contest for their best deceiver" suggest that even in death, people are still competing to see who can come out on top as the most deceitful.
Ultimately, the song suggests that society is being reduced to a state of madness and that people are becoming so consumed by technology and manipulation that they are losing touch with reality. The lyrics are a call to action, urging listeners to recognize the danger of deception and to work to build a better, more honest society.
Line by Line Meaning
Crying angels of deceivers
The false claims of deceivers are so upsetting that it can make anyone cry like an angel.
Flickering out of fainted screens
The deceitful messages on screens are so weak and unconvincing that they keep flickering in and out.
Greedy eaten by the masses
The greedy intentions of some individuals have been fully digested and accepted by the masses.
Mutant tubes in agony
The harmful messages spreading through media are causing unbearable pain to society.
Seduced by words of wildcat content
People are caught in the trap of unrealistic content, being lured by its glamour.
Close your eyes in piece of mind
Shutting down the external stimuli can give a momentary peace of mind.
Unreal sweet dream
The unreal world of false hopes and desires is like a sweet dream that will inevitably come crashing down.
Step by step lost of meaning
The process of losing meaning and purpose happens gradually, bit by bit.
Fade out of all doubts
Eventually, all doubts slowly dissipate and disappear.
Apprehend
Realize and understand.
Fatal words of disillusions
The deceivers' words can be so dangerous and convincing that they will shatter one's illusions and beliefs.
Crying loud for last solutions
When all else fails, people may resort to crying out for a solution that may never come.
Understand one can't trust cheaters
It's important to accept that those who deceive can never be trusted.
Among the Dead runs a fever
Even those who are already spiritually dead can still succumb to the fever of deceit and corruption.
Contest for their best deceiver
A competition to find the most convincing deceiver is ongoing among the spiritually dead.
And the one who will be chosen
The winner of the competition will be the one who will be chosen to wreak havoc on the world.
Destroys the world, no illusion
The chosen one will cause destruction, and it won't be an illusion.
Blandish nightmare of emotion
The manipulative tactics of the deceivers create a nightmare of emotions that seem bland and meaningless.
Stroking souls of wannabe
The deceivers manipulate the souls of those who aspire to be like them, often with false promises.
Final attack of devotion
The deceivers' last resort is to attack the devotion and loyalty of their followers.
Wading through insanity
Those who fall for the deceivers' schemes often find themselves lost in a world of insanity.
Reduced as brute for final countdown
As the final countdown to destruction approaches, people are stripped of their humanity and reduced to mere animals.
Close your eyes no piece of mind
Even closing one's eyes won't bring peace of mind during the impending doom.
Wishful thinking
Thinking or hoping for something without any realistic chance of it occurring.
Deep inside tearless crying
A deep emotional pain that cannot even be expressed through tears.
Betrayed by your own mind
When one's own thoughts and beliefs turn out to be deceitful, it can feel like a great personal betrayal.
Blandish words of so called leaders
Leaders who deceive often use false and empty words to flatter and manipulate their followers.
Slaves the mind for great deceivers
The great deceivers enslave the minds of their followers, making them dependent on their false promises and messages.
Understand don't trust those cheaters
It's vital to understand the true nature of deceitful leaders and not fall for their schemes.
Contributed by Xavier O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.