Final Product
Nevermore Lyrics


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The media loves the latest tragic suicide
They exploit it, then package it and profit from the people who die
Look at the world, look at the hell, look at the hate that we've made
Look at the final product, a world in slow decay
I'm told that all your seeds are black
I've learned the question is unanswered and opaque

Solo: Smith

We're witnessing a famine of the innocent
Did they die for religion or the government?
Because if your god won't do, their god will starve you
Look at the world, look at the hell, look at the hate that we've made
Look at the final product, a world in slow decay
I'm told that all your seeds are black
I've learned the question is unanswered and opaque

There are those that believe the world is ending again
That impending armageddon is enevitable and waiting

Solo: Loomis

The last survivor barely breathing
Should I run or will I fall? How have I survived at all?

Solo: Loomis

I'm told that all your seas are black
I've learned the question is unanswered and opaque

Solo: Smith





We live in a time of revolution
We swim the silent seas of sanity gone

Overall Meaning

In the song Final Product, Nevermore is drawing attention to the media’s exploitation of tragic suicides, packaging that tragedy to increase profit while the people that died are forgotten. The lyrics are a reflection of the world - the hate, the hell, and the decay that exists. The use of the word “look” emphasizes the need to take a step back and truly observe the state of the world. The song reflects on the impenetrable mystery of death, questioning whether God or government was responsible for the deaths. The lyrics create an image of the world being in slow decay, with all seeds being black, and the question unanswered and opaque.


The lyrics also address how we live in a time of revolution, where sanity has gone out the window and we are running out of resources. It also mentions that amidst all the chaos, there are people who believe that the world is ending again, and that the inevitable Armageddon is waiting for us. The line “The last survivor barely breathing, Should I run or will I fall? How have I survived at all?” emphasizes the bleak and desperate situation we find ourselves in. The addition of guitar solos throughout the song adds to the haunting and dark tone of the song.


Line by Line Meaning

The media loves the latest tragic suicide
Media showcases and monetizes every suicide incident.


They exploit it, then package it and profit from the people who die
Media exploits suicide incidents for their own gains by repackaging and selling it to people.


Look at the world, look at the hell, look at the hate that we've made
Observe the world we live in, filled with hatred and chaos.


Look at the final product, a world in slow decay
The world is slowly decaying due to the consequences of our actions.


I'm told that all your seeds are black
Narrator is told that everything one starts with turns out to have negative outcomes.


I've learned the question is unanswered and opaque
Narrator knows the answer to the question is unknowable and mysterious.


We're witnessing a famine of the innocent
Innocent people are suffering and dying due to the current state of the world.


Did they die for religion or the government?
The artist wonders if the government or religious beliefs played a role in these people's deaths.


Because if your god won't do, their god will starve you
If one god doesn't support you, then one's faith in that god may lead them to die of starvation by the hands of believers of another god.


There are those that believe the world is ending again
People believe that the end of the world is imminent.


That impending armageddon is enevitable and waiting
The destruction of the world is expected and anticipated.


The last survivor barely breathing
A lone survivor is struggling to keep going.


Should I run or will I fall? How have I survived at all?
The survivor questions whether they have the strength to continue living.


We live in a time of revolution
The world is currently undergoing a period of revolution and change.


We swim the silent seas of sanity gone
As society changes and shifts into unknown territories, we are navigating through new and unfamiliar aspects of life.




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DaHanG

One of the most underrated bands of all time

SPC Dewitt

@Ryan Fisher Katatonia was a good band but nowhere near Nevermore's level.

I always thought that Nevermore drove head first into subjects that make people uncomfortable with intent to make true art and not just "safe" music.

Ryan Fisher

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Amorphis

Cheekz

So im younger. Im 23. Since my father introduced me to van halen at age 4 I've expanded my taste in both classic metal and modern metal.

For some strange reason, I never checked out Nevermore until my final year of college in late 2019. Im so beyond disappointed in myself. This entire album is like one of the best metal albums I've ever heard in my entire life.

The melodies, the musicianship, the LYRICS - musical perfection.

Andrew Mutton Chops

oof. I was 13 when I heard this. 14 for refrence

win parerurk

if the vocal is part of your impression, i suggests to checking back to band. Sanctuary and Serpent's Knight where Warrel Dane as the voice

Archanioł Metatron

Very beautiful song ...

Mitch Haager

Saw this tour live in New Orleans with inflames back when I was 18. So epic

Jaime ledezma

Grandious !!
México love to Nevermore !!

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