1) Formed in 1983, San Francisco's Mordred was one of the first bands assoc… Read Full Bio ↴1) Formed in 1983, San Francisco's Mordred was one of the first bands associated with the fusion style called funk metal. Originating in the Bay Area thrash metal scene, Mordred included vocalist Scott Holderby, guitarists Danny White and J. Taffer, bassist Art Liboon, and drummer Gannon Hall. With a precise style of riffing in the style of Bay Area stars such as Testament and Forbidden, the band distinguished themselves thanks to Liboon's uncommonly upfront bass work and a tentative flirtation with funk - a style which had more in common with funk-rock bands like Faith No More.

In fact, their 1989 debut, Fools Game, contained a cover of Rick James' funk classic "Superfreak," featuring scratches courtesy of DJ Aaron (Pause) Vaughn. After replacing Taffer with guitarist James Sanguinetti and making Vaughn a full-time member, the band decided to embrace their funk interests for their next, and perhaps best work, 1991's In This Life. They would record three more EPs and one final full length before disbanding in 1994.

As of 2008 the band has reformed and is planning to record a new demo.

2) Dungeon synth from Argentina. https://mordredfantasy.bandcamp.com/

Numb
Mordred Lyrics

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See now how I am
Care for no-one
Don't give a damn
Dive in
To my mind
Search for some emotion you can't find
Feel numb
No pain

I'm lost
Won't you take my hand?
Remember what you said
What we planned
Can't you
Forget my name?
Some things change, you'll stay the same
Feel numb
No pain
I'm lost
And I've changed
{Solos}
Dive into my mind
Search for some emotion you can't find
Feel numb
No pain
I'm lost
Feel numb
No pain

I'm lost
And I've changed........

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Mordred's song Numb speaks of an individual who has become emotionally numb and lost all sense of care and empathy towards others. The lines "Care for no one, don't give a damn" portrays an individual who has lost all sense of purpose and connection with others. The singer of the song is asking for someone to take their hand and help them remember the plans they made in the past before they became emotionally numb. The line "Some things change, you'll stay the same" portrays the idea that while the singer has changed in their emotional state, the person they are singing to remains the same.

The line "Dive into my mind, search for some emotion you can't find" suggests that the singer is aware of their emotional detachment and would like someone to help them find some emotions and purpose in life once again. The repeated line "feel numb, no pain, I'm lost" emphasizes the singer's detachment from emotions and confusion in life. The guitar solos in the song create a somber atmosphere that compliments the lyrics, further emphasizing the singer's state of mind.

Line by Line Meaning

See now how I am
I want you to notice how I am in my current state of mind

Care for no-one
I don't have any affection or concern for anyone

Don't give a damn
I don't care about anything, nothing matters to me

Dive in
Get closer to me and explore the depths of my thoughts

To my mind
I want you to explore my thoughts and feelings

Search for some emotion you can't find
I want you to try and find an emotion that I'm not expressing, something that's hidden within me

Feel numb
I am emotionally detached and unresponsive

No pain
I don't feel any pain, neither emotional nor physical

I'm lost
I feel directionless and uncertain about my life

Won't you take my hand?
I want someone to guide me through my life

Remember what you said, what we planned
I want you to recall the promises and plans we made together