FREAKS
Rigor Mortis Lyrics


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The faces deformed and grotesque
The disfigured bodies and limbs
You cringe at the sickening sight
The freaks are accepting you in

Hide your disgust as they greet you
They cannot help their misfortune
You can't seem to help but wonder
Are their minds as warped as their form'

Unnatural humanoids proud to be one of their kind
Unique imperfections bent for revenge on the world
Plotting to turn all mankind into creatures obsene
You shall be next to be transformed into one of them
...Pray for your death!

Drugs of unknown chemicals
Cruel hacksaw surgery
Altered features of your head
Make you a monstrosity

Soon you will realize that you are one of them
No turning back now because you belong to them
Seeing the horrible things that were done by them
...You are a FREAK!

Forgetting the life you once knew
Reality you must accept
Knowing resistance is useless
You will do what they expect

There soon will be hordes of people
Who crave to view mutated flesh
And you shall choose the next victem
For hideous transformation!

You will obey the code of the freaks
You'll help their cause till the world is one




You love the freaks - you are a freak
Long Live The Freaks!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rigor Mortis's song "Freaks" is a commentary on how people view and react to those who are physically different from them. The song describes the deformities and disfigurements of "freakish" people, and how society tends to look down upon them. However, the song also speaks of the acceptance and brotherhood among the freaks, who welcome the singer into their fold despite his disgust at their appearance. The lyrics ask the question, "Are their minds as warped as their form?", implying that their physical differences do not necessarily imply mental deficiencies. Despite the singer's initial revulsion towards the freaks, he is eventually transformed into one of them through brutal experimentation, and comes to accept his new identity as a "freak". The song speaks of the freaks' desire for revenge on the world that has ostracized them, and their ultimate goal of turning all of humanity into creatures as monstrous as they are.


Line by Line Meaning

The faces deformed and grotesque
The faces of the freaks are severely distorted and bizarre.


The disfigured bodies and limbs
Their bodies and limbs are grotesquely altered and malformed.


You cringe at the sickening sight
The sight of the freaks is so repulsive that you can't help but react with disgust.


The freaks are accepting you in
Despite your reaction, the freaks welcome you into their group and lifestyle.


Hide your disgust as they greet you
Even though you're tormented by what you see, you try not to show any judgement or abhorrence as they welcome you.


They cannot help their misfortune
The freaks have no control over their appearance, as it's a result of fate or genes.


You can't seem to help but wonder
You're curious whether their appearance is an indication of their mental state.


Are their minds as warped as their form'
You speculate whether their minds are as unusual as their bodies.


Unnatural humanoids proud to be one of their kind
These freaks are human beings who are content with their unique, abnormal appearance.


Unique imperfections bent for revenge on the world
Their unique differences are meant to be used as a weapon against society.


Plotting to turn all mankind into creatures obscene
The freaks intend to reshape humanity into something grotesque and twisted.


You shall be next to be transformed into one of them
You're destined to become one of these creatures yourself.


...Pray for your death!
Your fate is sealed, and all that's left to do is anticipate your imminent doom.


Drugs of unknown chemicals
Freaks experiment with unfamiliar substances as part of their modification.


Cruel hacksaw surgery
Their reshaping process often involves untrained, harsh manipulation of the body.


Altered features of your head
The freaks will alter your facial features, making you more similar to them.


Make you a monstrosity
Their modifications will result in you becoming monstrously deformed.


Soon you will realize that you are one of them
You'll eventually come to terms with the fact that you've transformed into a freak yourself.


No turning back now because you belong to them
Your transformation is irreversible, and you're now a member of their society.


Seeing the horrible things that were done by them
You'll witness the gruesome acts the freaks have committed on others.


...You are a FREAK!
The transformation is complete, and you are no longer a normal human being.


Forgetting the life you once knew
You let go of the life you had before the transformation.


Reality you must accept
You must confront the reality of your current existence and embrace it.


Knowing resistance is useless
You accept that resistance to the freaks is futile.


You will do what they expect
You're now obedient to the freaks and will comply with their demands.


There soon will be hordes of people
The number of individuals who aspire to become a freak is growing in size.


Who crave to view mutated flesh
People are intrigued by seeing the twisted, altered forms of the freaks.


And you shall choose the next victim
You'll be in charge of selecting the next person to become a freak.


For hideous transformation!
The chosen individual will have their body distorted and reshaped into a freakish form.


You will obey the code of the freaks
As a member of the freaks, you'll abide by their rules and beliefs.


You'll help their cause till the world is one
You'll support the freaks in their plan to transform the entire world into their own kind.


You love the freaks - you are a freak
You've come to embrace the freaks' lifestyle and now identify with them completely.


Long Live The Freaks!
A declaration that the freaks' way of life will thrive and endure.




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Comments from YouTube:

robinzhooded

One of the most brutal thrash bands along with dark angel and morbid saint, kick ass shit.

Mad Hax

This bands first album was a definitive part of my personal music history.
And I will never get sick of this song, it' truly is a master crafted explosion of intensity. 😈🤘😸

MLE PAIN

i was obsessed with this band back in high school! XD I still love them!

Juan Carlos Buenaventura

​Vince Williams I experienced the same with Death's Spiritual Healing & Sepultura's Beneath the Remains.

Ray Zins

I wore out this tape years ago. Thanks for the nostalgia 🤘

plecogod

I only saw Rigor Mortis live once, but I have never seen anyone pick as fast on the guitar as Mike Scaccia (RIP). His pick hand looked like a bumble bee wing.

moparmonster1965

This was my favorite album in high school before I discovered Pestilence, Carcass, and Cannibal Corpse.

Rc-Nerd

love this i use to have it on album GOD IT ROCKS

chaindogNZ

awesome band i had completely forgotten about this album till this...

Juan Carlos Buenaventura

Many thanks for uploading this excellent thrash/speed work.

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