Morta Skuld (formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1990) have been around in th… Read Full Bio ↴Morta Skuld (formed in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in 1990) have been around in the American Death Metal scene for years, and every review of the Milwaukee Metalfest seemed to report them in a good light. Their first break under the line-up Dave Gregor (guitars/vocals), Jason Hellman (bass), Jason O'Connell (guitar) and Kent Truckenbrod (drums) was on the British ‘Peaceville’ for Dying Remains (1993), As Humanity Fades (1994) and For All Eternity (1995) but the label’s inability to get the exposure in their homeland forced them to switch to ‘Pavement’for Surface (1998).With new drummer Jason Mooney, the band announced a change in direction from their grinding mid-paced Death Metal in 2002 to an Industrial Nu-Metal, a style in line with Static-X or Skinlab, and a new name, MS2. More recently Hellman and Gregor have been seen in a new band called 9mm Solution, most likely signaling the end to Morta Skuld. In 2011 Morta Skuld announced they would be bringing back the Morta Skuld name with new material, and in 2012 began playing their first shows.

Save Yourself
Morta Skuld Lyrics

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we suffer in the system of technology--freedom is the cage we all call home--scales of justice,corruption, forced to your
knees--by dreams built on false hope--you leaft us nothing but a world beyond repair--try and heal yourself, try and save
yourself--try and see yourself, save yourself--save yourself--you turn your back on your beliefs--sees of the future now
planted--now we know we were leaft for dead--we suffer in the system of fuckin' greed--freedom is the cage we call home--how can
you turn your back on me--you selfish motherfucker--have you been brainwashed or don't you care--save the earth, kill
yourself--you leaft us nothing but a world beyond repair--try and heal yourself, try and see yourself--try and save yourself,
save yourself.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Morta Skuld's song "Save Yourself" convey a sense of frustration and despair towards the societal systems that we live in. The line "We suffer in the system of technology" suggests that the reliance on technology has caused more harm than good. The idea of "freedom is the cage we all call home" means that even though we have the illusion of freedom, we are still trapped within the confines of societal expectations.

The lyrics also touch on the themes of corruption and false hope. The line "Scales of justice, corruption, forced to your knees" suggests that justice is not always served and that people are forced to accept the injustice. The idea of "dreams built on false hope" means that people are often promised a better future, but the promises turn out to be empty.

The lyrics express anger towards those in power who have failed to take responsibility for the state of the world. The line "You left us nothing but a world beyond repair" suggests that the previous generation has left a mess that the current generation must deal with. The repetition of "save yourself" emphasizes the idea that it is up to each individual to make a change and improve the world around them.

Overall, the lyrics to "Save Yourself" convey a sense of hopelessness towards the current state of the world, and a call to action for individuals to take responsibility and make a change.

Line by Line Meaning

we suffer in the system of technology
Our current dependence on technology has caused us to suffer.

freedom is the cage we all call home
Even though we may have the illusion of freedom, we're actually trapped in societal constraints.

scales of justice, corruption, forced to your knees
The justice system is corrupted and we're forced into submission.

by dreams built on false hope
We've been conditioned to believe certain ideals that are not realistic or achievable.

you left us nothing but a world beyond repair
We've inherited a world that has been damaged beyond repair by those before us.

try and heal yourself, try and save yourself
Instead of relying on others to fix our problems, we must take responsibility for our own well-being and survival.

try and see yourself, save yourself
By confronting our own internal struggles and weaknesses, we can better equip ourselves to survive in this world.

save yourself
Again, we must prioritize our own survival and well-being above all else.

you turn your back on your beliefs
By rejecting our core beliefs and values, we lose a sense of direction and purpose in life.

seeds of the future now planted
Our actions today will impact future generations.

now we know we were left for dead
We've been abandoned and betrayed by those who were supposed to protect and guide us.

we suffer in the system of fuckin' greed
The current system prioritizes greed and profits over the needs and well-being of society.

how can you turn your back on me
We feel abandoned and helpless when those who should be supporting us turn their backs on us.

you selfish motherfucker
An exclamation of frustration and anger towards those who only care about their own well-being.

have you been brainwashed or don't you care
Wondering if someone's beliefs have been influenced by outside forces or if they simply don't care about anything but themselves.

save the earth, kill yourself
This controversial phrase implies that humans are the biggest threat to the Earth's survival and that self-sacrifice may be necessary to save the planet.

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