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.
Society In Dissolution
Mekong Delta Lyrics
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'cause then we would fall
While famish for justness
(we) starved by lies
No jury in sight
No chance for a might
This poison of fear
Small taste of a lost
Of what we forgot
I've tasted the blood
In all that we've got now
And lie for
But no ones there
Who takes care
Who takes care
Everywhere
Scorn,
For all human rights
The reason of deeds
Declaring of fights
Greed,
The lost of all doubts
Moral ran to seed
To rule and decide
Fear chaos is near
Last silent cry
Search for a why
And our science
In obedience
Still tell stories
Last convulsions
Of a
Wrong way - end of mankind
We know - end of mankind
The lyrics of Mekong Delta's "Society In Dissolution" depict a world in which justice, moral values and human rights are lost. The first stanza talks about how there is no justice for everyone because the system is designed in such a way that the wealthy can protect themselves while the poor are left to starve. The use of the word 'famish' emphasizes the severity of the situation. The mention of 'lies' signifies that there is a possibility of manipulation or deceit which makes it impossible for everyone to have equal access to justice.
The second stanza talks about the absence of a jury that could possibly act as a mediator between two conflicting interests. It mentions a 'poison of fear' that is so pervasive that it limits human agency. The use of the word 'might' suggests that power is only reserved for the strong and the capable, while the weak suffer the consequences. The line 'Small taste of a lost of what we forgot' recalls the remnants of a society that was once fair and just but over time has decayed.
The last stanza talks about the decay of moral values and the loss of what was once considered to be human rights. It talks about how greed and moral decay have led to a situation where people are ruled by fear and chaos is around the corner. The line 'Our science in obedience' suggests the tools of science that are supposed to bring progress are now being used to curb people's rights. The last line 'Wrong way - end of mankind, We know - end of mankind' suggests that mankind is heading towards destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
No justice for all
In the current state of society, justice is not equally distributed and accessible to everyone.
'Cause then we would fall
If justice was truly for everyone, the current power structures would crumble.
While famish for justness
Despite being in desperate need of justice, society is starving due to the lack of it.
(we) starved by lies
The lies and deceit within society are leading to hunger and suffering for its members.
No jury in sight
The justice system is broken and unreliable.
No chance for a might
Those who are powerless have no hope of achieving justice or standing up to those in power.
This poison of fear
Fear has become a toxic force, poisoning society and making it impossible to address issues like justice.
So far and so near
Fear is pervasive and overwhelming, and yet it is always present, affecting everyday lives.
Small taste of a lost
Society has lost so much, and this feeling of loss is only growing stronger.
Of what we forgot
Many of the things that society has lost are due to a collective forgetfulness.
I've tasted the blood
The singer has personally experienced the pain and violence caused by the current state of society.
In all that we've got now
This pain and violence has become an ingrained part of everyday life.
And lie for
People within society are willing to lie and deceive in order to maintain the current power structures.
But no ones there
Despite the suffering and injustice, there is no one in a position of power who is willing to address it.
Who takes care
There is a deep need for someone to step up and take care of society's needs, but no one is doing so.
Who takes care
This need for care and attention is repeated as a plea for help in the face of a broken society.
Scorn,
The artist has a deep sense of disdain for the way that society operates.
For all human rights
This disdain is specifically directed towards the failure to uphold basic human rights.
The reason of deeds
Many of the actions taken within society are done for selfish or self-serving reasons, rather than the betterment of all.
Declaring of fights
This selfishness often leads to conflict and fighting, rather than cooperation and unity.
Greed,
The artist sees greed as a pervasive and destructive force in society.
The lost of all doubts
Greed has eroded morality and the ability to make clear, ethical decisions.
Moral ran to seed
Morality has been allowed to wither and die within society.
To rule and decide
Those in power are more interested in maintaining their dominance than in making ethical decisions for the good of all members of society.
Fear chaos is near
The singer believes that if society continues on its current path, chaos and destruction are inevitable.
Last silent cry
This realization of the impending collapse of society is met with a deep, mournful sadness.
Search for a why
Despite this sadness, the singer still feels the need to understand and explore the root causes of society's problems.
And our science
Even science, which is often seen as impartial and objective, has been co-opted by the power structures within society.
In obedience
Science has become subservient to those in power, rather than serving the greater good.
Still tell stories
Despite its failings, science still has a important role in helping to shape the narrative of society.
Last convulsions
However, it may be too late for science to make a significant impact on the trajectory of society.
Of a
This line is unfinished, perhaps symbolizing the uncertainty and incompleteness of society's story.
Wrong way - end of mankind
Overall, the artist sees the current path of society as leading to the destruction of humanity and everything that is good within it.
We know - end of mankind
This conclusion is clear and certain to the artist, and perhaps to many others within society as well.
Contributed by Makayla R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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