The name OPM, according to the band's frontman John E. Necro, is an abbreviation of the phrase "Open People's Minds". This was stated during an interview with MarijuanaRadio.com.
Their debut single "Heaven Is a Halfpipe" charted world wide. Both their debut single and album, Menace to Sobriety were released on Atlantic Records in September 2000. In 2002, they signed to Suburban Noize Records who released three album and two EPs.
Their second album, ForThemAsses, was released in June 2004. The album was produced by OPM and Steve Gallagher. Their third album was California Poppy, released in July 2006. OPM released their fourth album, Golden State Of Mind in September 2008.
Necropolis
OPM Lyrics
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Mass corruption environment destruction
Chaotic disruption in a land of dysfunction
People cheat and lie they steal and then cry
Before they pass away they come and ask why
The devils gonna get your soul
The devil's gonna get your soul
I'm seein' more and more maybe it's all in my head
Everywhere we go a dead body
This whole wide world is a cemetery
Everywhere we go a dead body
This whole wide world is a cemetery
Has it come to this the whole wide world a necropolis
Before we come to find out why many more will have to die
Lie my body here to rest place my arms across my chest
Forgive me for my mortal sins before my afterlife begins
Somebody tell me tell, me am I already dead
I'm seein' more and more maybe it's all in my head
Everywhere we go a dead body
This whole wide world is a cemetery
Everywhere we go a dead body
This whole wide world is a cemetery
The song "Necropolis" by OPM featuring Yellowman has a somber tone that reflects on the destruction of the environment and the societal issues that plague modern society. The lyrics touch on themes of corruption, dysfunction, and mortality. The song begins with the lines "Mass corruption environment destruction, chaotic disruption in a land of dysfunction". These lines paint a picture of a world where corruption and destruction are rampant and have created a chaotic and dysfunctional society. The next few lines "People cheat and lie they steal and then cry, before they pass away they come and ask why" reflect on the dishonest and unethical behavior that many individuals participate in during their lifetime, leading to regrets and an uncertain afterlife.
The chorus of the song is repeated twice throughout the song and includes the lines "Everywhere we go a dead body, this whole wide world is a cemetery". These lines speak to the ubiquitous nature of death and the idea that the world itself has become a cemetery due to the number of people who have died throughout history. The lines "Has it come to this the whole wide world a necropolis, before we come to find out why many more will have to die" suggest that society has reached a point of no return where the destruction and death that have already occurred will lead to even more loss of life in the future. The final lines of the song "Lie my body here to rest place my arms across my chest, forgive me for my mortal sins before my afterlife begins" speak to the inevitability of death and the hope for redemption or forgiveness for one's shortcomings in life.
Line by Line Meaning
Mass corruption environment destruction
The destruction of the environment due to widespread corruption and greed
Chaotic disruption in a land of dysfunction
Chaotic disruption that exists due to the malfunctioning of society
People cheat and lie they steal and then cry
A description of how many people have a tendency to cheat, lie, and steal, but eventually feel remorse for their actions
Before they pass away they come and ask why
People often question the meaning of their lives before they pass away
The devils gonna get your soul
A warning that an afterlife of punishment awaits those who lead sinful lives
The devil's gonna get your soul
A repeat of the previous line, emphasizing the importance of living a righteous life
Somebody tell me, tell me am I already dead
Questioning existentialism and one’s own existence
I'm seein' more and more maybe it's all in my head
Wondering if their perceptions and experiences are real or just illusions in their mind
Everywhere we go a dead body
A realization that death is present everywhere
This whole wide world is a cemetery
A metaphorical expression that the world is a graveyard
Has it come to this the whole wide world a necropolis
Reflecting on the idea that the world has become a city of the dead
Before we come to find out why many more will have to die
A realization that many more people will die before we can understand the meaning of life
Lie my body here to rest place my arms across my chest
A request for a peaceful burial
Forgive me for my mortal sins before my afterlife begins
A plea for forgiveness for one’s sins before the afterlife
Somebody tell me tell, me am I already dead
Rephrasing the earlier question about existentialism and one’s existence
I'm seein' more and more maybe it's all in my head
Repeating the idea of possibly experiencing illusions in one’s mind
Everywhere we go a dead body
Restating the omnipresence of death
This whole wide world is a cemetery
Reemphasizing the metaphorical use of “world” and “cemetery” used in earlier lines
Contributed by Allison I. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@Mattzuful
Sick man, wish I could of seen them live..