Obituary is listed by Nielsen Soundscan as the fifth best-selling death metal band of all time and their albums have sold 368,184 copies. Their 1992 release "The End Complete" has also more than 103,378 copies in the United States alone.
After 1997's Back from the Dead album, the band had grown tired of touring which led to the band disbanding. During the hiatus, Donald Tardy played in Andrew W.K.'s touring band (during W.K.'s appearance on Saturday Night Live Tardy wore an Obituary shirt). Allen West focused on his two projects, Lowbrow and Six Feet Under while not playing in Obituary. Trevor Peres formed Catastrophic in 2001. The band reformed in 2003 and Catastrophic continued to exist alongside the reformed Obituary. Catastrophic released one album, The Cleansing, in 2001. Obituary's reunion album, Frozen in Time was released in 2005. The band's first live DVD, "Frozen Alive", was released in January of 2007.
Obituary are currently signed to Candlelight Records for their seventh album Xecutioner's Return, which was released on August 28, 2007.
Obituary's guitarist, Allen West, was recently imprisoned for D.U.I. (driving under the influence of alcohol) and released in January 2008. During his incarceration, Ralph Santolla served as West's replacement. It is uncertain at this time whether or not West will be returning to the band.
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Insane
Obituary Lyrics
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You're sentenced left to die
With soul's deceptions hole
And narrow-minded malt
Introubled through deceptive times
the mystic dreams have brought my mind to
Insane
With soul's incert decent
The corpse is still alive
Evade by your driving sense
Revolved by the noise
Forever HIp Hip Hurray
The lyrics to Obituary's song "Insane" are quite dark and depict a sense of hopelessness and desperation. The opening line, "why don't you decide?" can be interpreted as a question directed towards a higher power or perhaps society at large. The following line, "you're sentenced left to die" highlights the theme of death that runs throughout the song. The next two lines, "with soul's deceptions hole and narrow-minded malt," suggest that the singer is feeling lost and trapped, unable to escape their own negative thoughts and the judgment of others.
The rest of the lyrics continue to describe the singer's inner turmoil, referencing "mystic dreams" and their descent into insanity. The line "with soul's incert decent, the corpse is still alive" is particularly evocative, as it suggests that the singer's soul is dying even though they are technically still alive. The final lines, "evade by your driving sense, revolved by the noise, forever Hip Hip Hurray," seem almost sarcastic, as if the singer is resigned to their fate and unable to find joy or salvation in anything.
Overall, "Insane" is a bleak and unsettling song that delves into the darker aspects of the human psyche.
Line by Line Meaning
Why don't you decide?
You have the power to make a decision but you're not taking action.
You're sentenced left to die
If you don't make a decision, you'll suffer the consequences of your inaction.
With soul's deceptions hole
Your soul is full of deception and is lacking wholeness.
And narrow-minded malt
Your thoughts and beliefs are limited and closed-minded.
Introubled through deceptive times
You're struggling to find clarity during a difficult and deceptive period.
the mystic dreams have brought my mind to Insane
Your mind has been driven to madness by mysterious and confusing dreams.
With soul's incert decent
Your soul is uncertain and lacking in direction.
The corpse is still alive
You may physically be alive, but emotionally and spiritually you feel dead.
Evade by your driving sense
You're avoiding making a decision based on your intuition and instincts.
Revolved by the noise
You're overwhelmed and distracted by the chaos and noise surrounding you.
Forever HIp Hip Hurray
A sarcastic comment on how life is often celebrated despite its madness and struggles.
Contributed by Aaliyah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@bigmatt2896
from this band try the album world demise and then the end complete.
particular songs to look out for are....
- dont care
- chopped in half
- rotting ways
- final thoughts
- solid state
- dying
- find the arise
- threatening skies
- by the light
- platonic disease
@annastesia6763
I booked Obituary for my Auntie Valerie's 60th birthday party, and I would very much recommend this band for other family events.
Arrived on time. Polite.
John was very accommodating, and even spent time afterwards to mingle with guests.
Thank you, Obituary!
@Thunderchief-rt3gt
Your Aunt Valerie likes Obituary!!?
@spiggly_digg
I wish this was real
@braxtonkling2209
@@spiggly_digg i found you again lol
@volzotan7703
@@spiggly_digg why wouldnt it be? Cant old people like metal lmao
@surplus2720
sorry i would suggest u gg allin ... but he's gone ... booked him for my grandmother 80th birthday back in the '92 ... polites and god feared guys i ever met in my life
@mlautner03
I like to imagine this is what John Tardy sounds like in real life when he talks normally. Like when he orders coffee in the drive-thru he's like "Laaaaaaarge Dou-Ble Dou-Ble".
@johand.h1087
That killed me Lmao
@RaulDoamnelor
HAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAH
@Aggressive_Splooge
I laughed harder than I expected lmao