Originally, they were a death/grind band called Bacterial Cancer, then Bacterial Disease. They changed their name to Phlebotomized and their style around 1990.
They reunited in 2013 and Immense Intense Suspense & Skycontact has been reissued as a double album in 2014.
A Unity Your Messiah Pre Claimed
Phlebotomized Lyrics
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Mentally constructed
Empathy deficits
Never ending lies!
I may be the one wearing a mask but I can see through yours just as clearly
I may be the one wearing a mask...
Trying to mislead it all
The decision was made
Do not try to blame everyone
For the actions you have committed
There is no turning back!
You cannot return
You have chosen this way of life
Mislead, concealment of evil
You have seen it all
Monstrosity, you closed your eyes
In the name of what you call a religion
Do not try to blame others lives
For the morbid decisions you have made
Morality, it is all a facade
There is no turning back!
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Mentally constructed
The peace was short lived
Insalubrious to the environment
Impenetrable, impassible, disconnected
Disconnected, disconnected
Mentally abducted
The peace was short lived
Insalubrious to the environment
Impenetrable, impassible, disconnected
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
It's a test case, tighten the noose
It's a test phase, divided once again
I may be the one wearing a mask
I may be the one wearing a mask
I may be the one wearing a mask
But I can see through yours just as clearly!
Just as clearly... Just as clearly...
The song "A Unity Your Messiah Pre Claimed" by Phlebotomized grapples with themes of deception, disillusionment, and the critique of organized religion and its role in societal division. The opening lines set a dark tone, exposing the underlying issues of βinsinuationsβ and βempathy deficits.β This implies a society rife with dishonesty and an emotional disconnect among individuals, leading to a cycle of "never-ending lies." Here, the lyrics seem to highlight the pervasive nature of falsehoods that people create as a means to protect themselves or to manipulate others, revealing that underneath this societal charade lies a profound moral and emotional desolation.
The artist seems to position the singer as someone who acknowledges their own facades, βwearing a mask,β yet possesses the clarity to see through the pretenses of others. This suggests a theme of self-awareness juxtaposed against the ignorance or willful blindness of those around them. The lyrics emphasize the struggle against the societal desire to mislead or to cover up true intentions under the guise of well-being. The singer challenges the listener to take ownership of their actions and decisions, stating that avoidance and blame-shifting offer no escape from the consequences of one's choices. The lines reinforce a sense of irreversible commitment to a chosen path, directing attention to the importance of accountability in the face of moral decay.
As the lyrics continue, they delve deeper into the concept of religion and how it can serve as a veil for malevolent behaviors. The repeated phrase βDo not try to blame others' lives / For the morbid decisions you have madeβ confronts individuals who exploit their beliefs to justify harmful actions. This suggests a critical view of how institutions, especially religious ones, can morph into mechanisms of oppression or moral corruption. This theme is tied together with the recurrent mention of a "Messiah" who proclaimed a unity that never truly manifested, signifying a betrayal of ideals that were supposed to promote peace but instead led to further division and disaster among people.
The latter part of the song reinforces a sense of hopelessness and disconnection as the singer observes a world where purported peace is fleeting and morality is superficialββit is all a facade.β The juxtaposition of βmentally constructedβ ideals against an insalubrious environment highlights a dissonance between human aspirations for unity and the actual outcome of societyβs actions. The refrain about being able to see through masks serves as a poignant reminder of personal insight amidst collective denial of reality. The cyclical notion of βtest casesβ that lead to division suggests a critique of social experiments and ideologies that fail to bind humanity together, depicting an inherent struggle for genuine connection in a community rife with hidden agendas and superficial morality. Ultimately, the song serves as a powerful meditation on the consequences of our choices and the importance of authenticity in a world plagued by deceit.
Line by Line Meaning
Insinuations
Subtle suggestions that imply something without stating it outright.
Mentally constructed
Thoughts or beliefs fabricated in the mind, often lacking basis in reality.
Empathy deficits
A lack of understanding or concern for the feelings of others.
Never ending lies!
Continuous deception without an end in sight.
I may be the one wearing a mask but I can see through yours just as clearly
Though I may be hiding my true self, I can perceive your true nature just as well.
I may be the one wearing a mask...
Repeating the notion of concealing my identity to stress its importance.
Trying to hide of what you are
You are attempting to obscure your true self from others.
Trying to mislead it all
You are actively misleading others about the reality of your character.
The decision was made
A choice has been irrevocably established.
Do not try to blame everyone
Avoid shifting responsibility onto others for your own choices.
For the actions you have committed
Take accountability for what you have done.
There is no turning back!
You have reached a point of no return.
You cannot return
Reversing your decisions is impossible now.
You have chosen this way of life
You have consciously selected a particular path for yourself.
Mislead, concealment of evil
Deception that involves hiding malicious intentions.
You have seen it all
You are aware of the darkness and truth that exists.
Monstrosity, you closed your eyes
You refuse to recognize the horrific truths that surround you.
In the name of what you call a religion
You justify your actions under the guise of faith or belief.
Do not try to blame others lives
Do not attribute your failures or mistakes to the actions of others.
For the morbid decisions you have made
The grim choices you've undertaken are solely your responsibility.
Morality, it is all a facade
Your sense of ethics is merely a superficial pretense.
There is no turning back!
Reiterating that retreating from your past actions is futile.
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Questioning the authenticity of a promised harmony by a revered figure.
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Repetition to emphasize skepticism regarding this supposed collective peace.
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Echoing doubt about the genuine nature of proclaimed unity.
Mentally constructed
Reinforcing the idea of ideas and beliefs formed internally.
The peace was short lived
A temporary state of calm that quickly faded away.
Insalubrious to the environment
Harmful actions that negatively impact the surrounding world.
Impenetrable, impassible, disconnected
A state of being unreachable and devoid of connection or communication.
Disconnected, disconnected
Repeatedly emphasizing a lack of connection or bond.
Mentally abducted
A state of being forcibly removed from rational thought or reality.
The peace was short lived
Reminding that tranquility was transient and fleeting.
Insalubrious to the environment
Reiterating the damaging effects on the overall ecosystem.
Impenetrable, impassible, disconnected
Reaffirming the idea of being isolated and unreachable.
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Once again questioning the validity of a supposed harmony endorsed by a leader.
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Reasserting suspicion towards the proclaimed unity.
A unity your Messiah pre claimed?
Continuing to challenge the integrity of the alleged collective peace.
It's a test case, tighten the noose
This situation is a trial, and it becomes increasingly constricted.
It's a test phase, divided once again
This experimental stage showcases renewed divisions among people.
I may be the one wearing a mask
I acknowledge my own deception in presenting a false self.
I may be the one wearing a mask
Reiterating my admission of hiding behind a facade.
I may be the one wearing a mask
Continuing to emphasize my concealed identity.
But I can see through yours just as clearly!
However, I am capable of perceiving your disguise with equal clarity.
Just as clearly... Just as clearly...
Emphasizing my ability to clearly perceive the dishonesty in others.
Lyrics Β© O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: Ben de Graaff, Tom Palms
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@ktompa77
One minute in and I am already sold! What an absolutely gorgeous song
.So happy that the bands I loved as a teen are coming back to life and producing masterpieces. I cannot wait for this one!
@radosawkucharzak8164
Masterpiece.
@arkangelarkangel5348
Nice, good stuff!
@brandonlongi478
Phlebotomized amenaza con sacar un verdadero discazo πβ¨βοΈπ€
@chrisdeger9044
Hmmm.... Sorry, but I have to say I'm very skeptical of the new stuff.
Will listen to it in any case, but in my opinion "Immense Intense Suspense" was the absolute highlight! π€
But of course I will listen to the new stuff...
@Galder88
ΠΠ½ΠΈ ΠΏΡΠ΅ΠΊΡΠ°ΡΠ½Ρ!ΠΠΈΠ²ΠΎΠΉ ΠΏΡΠΈΠ²Π΅Ρ ΠΈΠ· Π΄Π΅ΡΡΡΠ²Π°!
@stolenvinyl
Legends? Come on!
@MetalFinder76
ΠΡΡΡΠΈΠ΅...!
@karenpritchard4886
Absofriggin'lutely Absofuckinglutely Mandafuckingtory that crushingly dam good Death Metal band
@andreypetrov9277
Awesome