The band name was suggested by a friend of the band named Rick Rogers back in 1985. It was originally taken from the novel Dune where Sadus are judges. The Fremen title refers to holy judges, equivalent to saints. However, as stated by bassist Steve DiGiorgio: "He (Rogers) liked the sound of it and he said he could make it into a cool logo. So we chose it [...] it's not supposed to have a meaning as we don't stand for anything."
The group split up in 2015, but reformed 2 years later without DiGiorgio.
Black
Sadus Lyrics
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Results of progress, a noxious waste, floating in the air
Living free? Chemically, so now our world is fading into slowly burning out
Prime wealth? Toxic health, advancing towards extinction is the way it's turning out
Foul air? Do you care? Is cleanness where you live going against your common believe
Too much slime, insufficient time? In a suffocated future will you find the time to breathe
Jammed in one place
Progress can't wait
A life in waste
Tending towards, technology
Reverse of, life's biology
Chemical comatose
Radiation overdose
Burning, melting flesh
Leaking slime of dissolving waste
Overflowing blackness of death
Creation is being torn down by abuse
Infringement of the substance and our use
Elements decomposing, dilution is too slow
Every contribution, to the evolution
Its bad gets worse; deathly course.
Swallowed in black
Faced with reality?
Search your memory
Nothing dead ever comes back, the black
The lyrics of Sadus's song Black address the devastating impact of progress on nature and, ultimately, on humanity. The song depicts the consequences of toxic waste, chemical pollution, and technological advancements that are slowly consuming the planet and causing the extinction of various species, including human beings. The lyrics illustrate the idea that human progress comes at a cost and that, unless we take care of the environment, we risk destroying it completely, leaving ourselves with nothing.
In the first lines, the song describes an "unknown substance," a pollution so toxic that it's choking everything and everyone, regardless of whether they're living in freedom or not. The lyrics paint a picture of a world where "prime wealth" comes at the expense of "toxic health," leading humanity towards extinction. The chorus asks the listener if they care about the "foul air" and whether there's sufficient time to fix this before it's too late.
The second verse delves deeper into the problem, describing humanity as "jammed in one place" and "blind in haste," unable to see the big picture and unwilling to take action. The song suggests that technology, which should have helped us progress and thrive, is now doing the opposite, and causing us to reverse the course of life's biology. The song's imagery becomes more vivid with the mention of "chemical comatose" and "radiation overdose," reflecting the grim reality of the situation. The lines "leaking slime of dissolving waste" and "overflowing blackness of death" further emphasize the detrimental effects of human progress.
In the final lines of the song, Sadus delivers a warning: once we're "swallowed in black," nothing dead ever comes back. The song asks listeners to search their memories and recognize the reality of the situation: "every contribution to the evolution, its bad gets worse, a deathly course." In this powerful final statement, the song essentially says that humankind is on a catastrophic course, and if we don't change our ways, the blackness that's swallowing us will leave nothing behind.
Line by Line Meaning
Unknown substance, a putrid cloud, choking all within
A harmful and unidentifiable gas is causing suffocation to everyone in the vicinity.
Results of progress, a noxious waste, floating in the air
The toxic byproduct of societal advancements is drifting in the atmosphere.
Living free? Chemically, so now our world is fading into slowly burning out
Despite a technically comfortable lifestyle, chemical exposure is causing irreversible harm to Earth.
Prime wealth? Toxic health, advancing towards extinction is the way it's turning out
Society's current focus on money and possessions means the planet is being ruined, leading to impending doom.
Foul air? Do you care? Is cleanness where you live going against your common believe
The polluted state of the air and environment begs the question of people's concerns for cleanliness and sanitation.
Too much slime, insufficient time? In a suffocated future will you find the time to breathe
The overwhelming amount of pollution and lack of time to improve the situation will lead to a catastrophic future where air quality makes survival difficult.
Jammed in one place
The societal structure is keeping people in a confined and stagnant position.
Blind in haste
People are too focused on quick advancement rather than observing the harm it is causing.
Progress can't wait
Society is too impatient for development even if it means harm to the planet.
A life in waste
The current way of living is leading to the destruction of the planet and therefore, wasted lives for future generations.
Tending towards, technology
Society is increasingly reliant on technology to improve living conditions.
Reverse of, life's biology
This dependence on technology is unnatural, finding methods to sustain life through technology that goes against the natural world.
Chemical comatose
The overuse or excessive exposure to chemicals can cause a state of unconsciousness or permanent harm.
Radiation overdose
Exposure to high levels of radiation can have uncontrollable and hazardous impacts on the body.
Burning, melting flesh
The toxicity in the environment can cause grave illnesses from burning and melting of the skin.
Leaking slime of dissolving waste
The toxic waste is seeping into soil and water sources, causing damage by dissolving anything in its path.
Overflowing blackness of death
The environment is so polluted that death is abundant and everywhere.
Creation is being torn down by abuse
The planet and its creations are being destroyed by careless and harmful behavior.
Infringement of the substance and our use
Humans are overusing and violating Earth's resources.
Elements decomposing, dilution is too slow
Natural elements are decomposing faster than they can be recycled, causing waste and pollution.
Every contribution, to the evolution
Every positive or negative action has an impact on the planet's evolution.
Its bad gets worse; deathly course.
The current harmful state of the environment will only continue to worsen and lead to deadly consequences.
Swallowed in black
The once clean and vivid environment is now a black and polluted state.
Faced with reality?
Acknowledging the current state of the environment is essential to making changes.
Search your memory
Remembering a time when the planet was cleaner and unharmed.
Nothing dead ever comes back, the black
Once nature is destroyed, it cannot be revived or rejuvenated. The black state of the environment is permanent and irreversible.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: BOBBI MEYER, DARREN TRAVIS, JON ALLEN, STEVE DIGIORGIO
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