The band is recognized as pioneers of the grindcore genre, blending elements of crust punk and death metal. They are known for their noise-filled sound, characterized by distorted, down-tuned guitars, grinding overdrive bass, high-speed tempo, blast beats, and vocals consisting of incomprehensible growls or high-pitched shrieks. Their songs are exceptionally short, often featuring sociopolitical lyrics. Napalm Death gained substantial influence in the global metal community with the release of their debut album "Scum" in 1987, which was issued by Earache Records. Notably, their track "You Suffer" holds the Guinness World Record for the shortest recorded song, lasting a mere 1.316 seconds.
Over the years, Napalm Death has released sixteen studio albums and is recognized by Nielsen SoundScan as the seventh-best-selling death metal band in the United States.
Studio albums
Scum (1987)
From Enslavement to Obliteration (1988)
Harmony Corruption (1990)
Utopia Banished (1992)
Fear, Emptiness, Despair (1994)
Diatribes (1996)
Inside the Torn Apart (1997)
Words from the Exit Wound (1998)
Enemy of the Music Business (2000)
Order of the Leech (2002)
The Code Is Red...Long Live the Code (2005)
Smear Campaign (2006)
Time Waits for No Slave (2009)
Utilitarian (2012)
Apex Predator - Easy Meat (2015)
Throes of Joy in the Jaws of Defeatism (2020)
Dementia Access
Napalm Death Lyrics
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In a world where I try to belong.
I try to belong.
Character cessation,
On a major scale of depression.
Declining sense of fear,
That some divine treason is making me feel like nothing.
Dementia access, dementia access.
Wide awake as I await sentence,
Resisting to be forced access.
Dementia access, dementia access.
My immunity lessens every day,
I hope salvation relieves my disdain.
The lyrics to Napalm Death's "Dementia Access" describe the struggles of trying to fit into a world that seems to reject the singer. The first line, "Prolonged exposure," suggests that the singer has been experiencing this rejection for a long time. They are trying to belong, but it's a world that doesn't seem to accept them. The repetition of "I try to belong" emphasizes how difficult this is for the singer.
The second line, "Character cessation," implies that the singer is losing their sense of self due to the constant rejection they face. They are experiencing a major depression that seems to be taking over their personality. The following line, "Declining sense of fear," suggests that the singer is becoming less afraid of what's happening to them, almost as if they're becoming numb to it. But at the same time, they are also experiencing a fear that is growing, something that feels like "divine treason" is making them feel worthless.
The chorus, "Dementia access," suggests that the singer is losing their mind due to the constant rejection and depression they are facing. They are wide awake and awaiting their fate, but they are resisting being forced into this state of mind. The final line, "I hope salvation relieves my disdain," shows that the singer is still holding onto hope despite everything.
Line by Line Meaning
Prolonged exposure,
Continued interaction with the world
In a world where I try to belong.
In a society where I attempt to fit in
I try to belong.
My efforts to be accepted by my surroundings
Character cessation,
The end of one's personality traits
On a major scale of depression.
In a significant state of melancholy
Declining sense of fear,
A reduced feeling of worry or terror
A fear that is growing,
But it is gradually increasing
That some divine treason is making me feel like nothing.
A divine betrayal has caused me to believe I am worthless.
Dementia access, dementia access.
The ability to enter into a state of madness.
Wide awake as I await sentence,
I am alert as I wait for judgment
Resisting to be forced access.
I am fighting not to be compelled to go insane.
My immunity lessens every day,
Each day, my resistance towards madness weakens
I hope salvation relieves my disdain.
I desire divine intervention to cure my disgust.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MITCHELL HARRIS, SHANE THOMAS EMBURY
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Incruento
Prolonged exposure,
In a world where I try to belong.
I try to belong.
Character cessation,
On a major scale of depression.
Declining sense of fear,
A fear that is growing,
That some divine treason is making me feel like nothing.
Dementia access, dementia access.
Wide awake as I await sentence,
Resisting to be forced access.
Dementia access, dementia access.
My immunity lessens every day,
I hope salvation relieves my disdain.
Incruento
Prolonged exposure,
In a world where I try to belong.
I try to belong.
Character cessation,
On a major scale of depression.
Declining sense of fear,
A fear that is growing,
That some divine treason is making me feel like nothing.
Dementia access, dementia access.
Wide awake as I await sentence,
Resisting to be forced access.
Dementia access, dementia access.
My immunity lessens every day,
I hope salvation relieves my disdain.
Cristina G
Ah! My music...the good old times!!
Death metal furry
THIS is the music
Cristina G
@Death metal furry yep!! No doubt! 👍
mrtz hl
*aaaaaaaahhhhhhhh
Urschei
these lyrics hit
Гриша
Awesome song 🎵🎵🎵!!!
O qualquer
That scream at the start is the most brutal and hi pitched scream that Barney ever did, and it gives alot of chills because of how shrill he is.
Doom_Slayer
I know right. Always plays again and again in my head just because of how powerful it is.
O qualquer
@Doom_Slayer yea