Well known for its deep-rooted success in the music industry, Strange Music/M.S.C. Music have hand-picked yet another weapon of mass consumption; “PROJECT: DEADMAN”. M.S.C. Music CEO, Mark Cerami, (notorious co-founder of Priority Records), has played a role in the careers of artists such as, Dr Dre. Run DMC, ICE-CUBE, N.W.A., EAZY-E, MASTER P, and many more. M.S.C. has teamed with Strange Music (TECHN9NE, and motion picture “BEEF” soundtrack), to unleash the Midwest’s worst kept secret’ the debut release “Self Inflicted”, from PROJECT: DEADMAN which hit stores nationally on July 13th 2004.
Consisting of members Mike E. Clark and Prozak, Project: Deadman is a super-group formed in 2003 from the Detroit area. Mike E. Clark’s legendary production skills have garnered him multiple gold and platinum success, producing artists like KID-ROCK, GEORGE CLINTON, PRIMAL SCREAM, and INSANE CLOWN POSSE. Clark also heads Detroit-based indie label B4 Records, and Edge One Studios. Rapper PROZAK’s acidic tongue has gotten him labeled the “Stephen King of Rap” by Murder Dog magazine, hes been in the Midwest underground rap scene for years recording, marketing, and performing with his former group BEDLAM.
“Self Inflicted” contains 17 insanity-laden tracks drifting from industrial political screams, to slamming bass filled rhymes, along with ghostly morbid melody’s, this rock/rap duo are sure to catch a wide variety of followers.
The album features special guest appearances by the Kansas City King TECH N9NE, Flint, Michigan’s BREED, and THE DAYTON FAMILY, as well as Detroit’s own KING GORDY.
Day of the Dead
Project: Deadman Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
This is the Day of the Dead
Nuthin to fear but fear itself on the day of the dead
They say there's no rest for the wicked it's the day of the dead
They say that life is self inflicted on the day of the dead
The devil disguised himself as God it's the day of the dead
They slowly change we walk the earth in search of happiness
Eternal bliss coincides with peace on earth and no conflicts
Think about this life that you call hell and all those things it means
Inside your mind is where you find them screams and broken dreams
Blast rights tell all these people how you livin
Call it Karma 10 fold some out to call it sinnin
Despite your belief 3 sixes are the mark of the beast
The dead increase Project Deadman walks among the deceased
Bodies crawlin from mud victims tainted with blood
Murder victims ressurected from shallow graves in the woods
You thoughts you had it all figured out
When you was young and though you'd never see the day that you faded out
But it's apon us like prophecies of Nostradamus
Truth hurts when it's on us death and disease is chronic
Day of the dead bloodshed don't be misled
Don't be afraid of the shadpw that's cast apon your death bed
Nuthin to fear but your religion on the day of the dead
Controls if you judge and then you burn it's the day of the dead
The evil apon you is what you're preachin on the day of the dead
The hatred towards others is what you're teachin it's the day of the dead
(Prozak)
Ravens circle above the sky turns green
45 seconds of life try to figure out what the f**k it means
A fixiation of your soul emerged in misery
Trying to find someone to blame for life's conspiracies
Judgement wicked is apon us Judgement it is ahead
Judgement it is the device that's built inside your head
Self destruction or self afliction fact or fiction
Emaculate conception or Chrtists crucifiction
Your eyes bleed on bent knees you pray
2 roads collide like suicide the crossroads you lay
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
Rest in Peace mother f**ker confession will make your soul crush
Nuthin to fear but fear itself on the day of the dead
They say there's no rest for the wicked it's the day of the dead
They say that life is self inflicted on the day of the dead
The devil disguised himself as God it's the day of the dead
The lyrics of Project: Deadman's "Day of the Dead" showcase a disturbing picture of the end of the world, where the dead rise from their graves and walk the earth. The opening lines reference the famous quote from George A. Romero's 1978 horror movie "Dawn of the Dead," where the situation is similar. The singer takes refuge in a shopping mall as the zombies roam outside. The song warns that the Day of the Dead is a time of reckoning, where one's beliefs and actions have profound consequences.
The song explores themes like fear, religion, death, and judgment. The lyricist Prozak talks about the human struggle for happiness but how screams and broken dreams are everywhere. He reminds listeners that there is no rest for the wicked on the Day of the Dead, no matter what one believes. The song posits that life is partly self-inflicted, and one's beliefs and actions can determine their fate. Moreover, the Devil can disguise himself as God, which is a powerful warning for people who may take their faith for granted.
Overall, Project: Deadman's "Day of the Dead" is a dark and thought-provoking song that urges caution about life's choices and warns of a reckoning that could come at any time.
Line by Line Meaning
They say that when there's no more room in hell, the dead will walk the earth.
It is believed that when hell is overpopulated, the dead will come back to life and roam on the earth. This is referred to as the Day of the Dead.
Nuthin to fear but fear itself on the day of the dead
There is nothing to be afraid of except for the feeling of fear itself on the Day of the Dead.
They say there's no rest for the wicked it's the day of the dead
It is said that the Day of the Dead is not a time of rest for evil people.
They say that life is self inflicted on the day of the dead
It is believed that people bring their own suffering upon themselves on the Day of the Dead.
The devil disguised himself as God it's the day of the dead
On the Day of the Dead, it is thought that the devil may present himself in the form of God.
They slowly change we walk the earth in search of happiness
The dead walk the earth in a slowly changing state, yearning for the feeling of happiness.
Eternal bliss coincides with peace on earth and no conflicts
Achieving eternal happiness goes hand-in-hand with achieving world peace and eliminating conflicts.
Think about this life that you call hell and all those things it means
Reflect on your life and consider if you are living in a state of hell, and what that means to you.
Inside your mind is where you find them screams and broken dreams
The screaming and shattered dreams that haunt you exist inside your own mind.
Blast rights tell all these people how you livin
Explain to everyone how you are living your life with the blast of a trumpet.
Call it Karma 10 fold some out to call it sinnin
Some people believe in Karma, while others believe that their actions are sinful and will be punished ten times over.
Despite your belief 3 sixes are the mark of the beast
Regardless of your personal beliefs, the number 666 is considered to be the mark of the devil.
The dead increase Project Deadman walks among the deceased
The number of dead people is increasing, and Project Deadman is one of them, walking among the lifeless.
Bodies crawlin from mud victims tainted with blood
Bodies are crawling out of the mud, their victims tainted with blood.
Murder victims ressurected from shallow graves in the woods
Victims of murder are coming back to life from their shallow graves in the woods.
You thoughts you had it all figured out
You may have believed that you had everything figured out.
When you was young and though you'd never see the day that you faded out
When you were young, you never thought that you would see the day of your own death.
But it's apon us like prophecies of Nostradamus
But the Day of the Dead is upon us, just like Nostradamus' prophecies predicted.
Truth hurts when it's on us death and disease is chronic
The harsh truth is that death and disease are constant and ever-present in our lives.
Day of the dead bloodshed don't be misled
On the Day of the Dead, there may be bloodshed, so do not be misguided.
Don't be afraid of the shadpw that's cast apon your death bed
Do not fear the darkness that may take over as you lay dying.
Nuthin to fear but your religion on the day of the dead
The only thing to fear on the Day of the Dead is potentially feeling religious guilt or judgment.
Controls if you judge and then you burn it's the day of the dead
Religion has the power to control people's belief systems, and some believe that harsh judgment awaits them in the afterlife.
The evil apon you is what you're preachin on the day of the dead
On the Day of the Dead, some people may be preaching their own brand of evil that affects others.
The hatred towards others is what you're teachin it's the day of the dead
On the Day of the Dead, people may be teaching and spreading hatred towards others.
Ravens circle above the sky turns green
Circling ravens are watching from above as the sky takes on a green hue.
45 seconds of life try to figure out what the f**k it means
You only have 45 seconds of life, and must try to comprehend what this all means.
A fixiation of your soul emerged in misery
You may be fixated on your soul, turning to misery as a result.
Trying to find someone to blame for life's conspiracies
When faced with life's difficulties, some people try to find someone to blame for their problems.
Judgement wicked is apon us Judgement it is ahead
Harsh judgment is coming soon, both in the present and in the future.
Judgement it is the device that's built inside your head
Judgment is a construct of your own mind, and is always present within you.
Self destruction or self afliction fact or fiction
The idea of self destruction or self affliction may be true or false, and can be debated.
Emaculate conception or Chrtists crucifiction
The idea of immaculate conception or Jesus Christ's crucifixion are both religious concepts that bear significance for some people.
Your eyes bleed on bent knees you pray
You pray on bent knees until your eyes begin to bleed.
2 roads collide like suicide the crossroads you lay
Two paths are intersecting and colliding, creating a crossroads that may feel like a form of suicide.
Ashes to ashes and dust to dust
Refers to the common phrase spoken at funerals, indicating that we all return to dust after we die.
Rest in Peace mother f**ker confession will make your soul crush
Rest in peace, even for those who may not have lived the most virtuous lives. Confessing your sins can be a crushing experience for your soul.
Contributed by Cole A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.