Guest appearances through various Six Feet Under albums include Ice-T on True Carnage's "One Bullet Left" and Karyn Crisis of Crisis fame on the True Carnage song "Sick and Twisted." Many consider this the first death metal duet between a male and female.
World-renowned tattoo artist Paul Booth is known to do most of Six Feet Under's album art.
2) 6 Feet Under was Nanette DeLaune, Jerry Dobb, Scott Julian, Duane Ulgherait, Jay Crystal, Hector Tico Torres. Formed in 1966 out of the ashes of the Marc 5 and The Sonix, this Colonia, NJ ensemble captured the changing times and sociological upheaval of the pre-Woodstock Nation. Like the Jefferson Airplane, Neighb'rhood Childr'n and The United States Of America, Six Feet Under was blessed with a dynamic diva who soared amidst searing fuzz leads, swirling organ chords, and gifted songwriting with prophetic lyrics. (from their CD-release "In Retrospect 1969-'70")
Suffering in Ecstacy
Six Feet Under Lyrics
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there is no hope
In this grave
bottomless
the deepest depths
an empty pit
no way to live
dead
this deadly plaque
poisoned blood
runs through my veins
finding pleasure
within the pain
I'm suffering
A step away
from the edge
one more rush
All I need is
A harder push
there is no cure
my infection is self inflicted
I'm suffering
in ecstasy
slowly dying
inside my body
locked away
with no escape
finding pleasure
within the pain
A step away
from the edge
one more rush
All I need is
A harder push
there is no cure
my infection is self inflicted
It's killing me
this deadly plaque
poisoned blood
runs through my veins
finding pleasure
within the pain
I'm suffering
Suffer inside myself
there is no hope
In this grave
bottomless
the deepest depths
an empty pit
no way to live
dead
A step away
from the edge
one more rush
All I need is
A harder push
there is no cure
my infection is self inflicted
I'm suffering
in ecstasy
slowly dying
inside my body
locked away
with no escape
finding pleasure
within the pain
The lyrics to Six Feet Under's song "Suffering in Ecstasy" depict a person trapped in a state of internal suffering. The opening lines immediately communicate a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer acknowledges that there is no hope inside them. The grave is described as bottomless, representing the depths of their despair and the feeling of being trapped with no escape.
The next lines delve into the physical and emotional turmoil the person is experiencing. They describe a deadly plaque and poisoned blood running through their veins, suggesting a metaphorical infection that has taken hold of their entire being. Despite the pain it causes, the person finds some strange form of pleasure within it. This highlights the complex and contradictory nature of their suffering, where they are both repelled by and drawn to their own pain.
The chorus further emphasizes the person's proximity to the edge, suggesting that they are living on the brink of destruction. The desire for one more rush, a harder push, indicates their eagerness to go beyond the limits and find release, even if it means further endangering themselves. The repeated phrase "there is no cure, my infection is self-inflicted" drives home the idea that the person's suffering is a result of their own choices and actions.
Throughout the song, the theme of finding pleasure within pain is reinforced. The conflicting emotions and the inability to escape from this cycle intensify the singer's suffering. The repetition of certain lines reinforces the feeling of being trapped in an endless cycle of pain and pleasure.
Overall, "Suffering in Ecstasy" presents a haunting portrayal of a person's internal struggle, their desire for release, and the duality of finding pleasure within their own suffering.
Line by Line Meaning
Suffer inside myself
Experiencing intense pain and anguish within my own being
there is no hope
Feeling devoid of any optimism or possibility for improvement
In this grave
Trapped in a metaphorical tomb of despair and hopelessness
bottomless
Endless and unfathomable in its depths of suffering
the deepest depths
Reaching the most profound and darkest levels of anguish
an empty pit
A hollow void devoid of fulfillment or joy
no way to live
Feeling trapped in a state that lacks vitality or purpose
dead
Metaphorically lifeless and devoid of joy or meaning
It's killing me
This relentless suffering is slowly eroding my spirit and well-being
this deadly plaque
The destructive force that consumes and suffocates my existence
poisoned blood
Metaphorical impurity and toxicity flowing through my veins
runs through my veins
The symbolic representation of how suffering permeates my entire being
finding pleasure
Discovering a paradoxical comfort or relief amidst the pain
within the pain
In the midst of the torment lies a complex and conflicting satisfaction
A step away
Mere moments away from crossing a metaphorical threshold
from the edge
Beyond which lies unknown consequences or a point of no return
one more rush
Seeking an additional surge of intensity or extreme sensation
All I need is
My desires and cravings are fixated on
A harder push
Requiring a more forceful or intense stimulus to satiate my longing
there is no cure
No remedy or solution can alleviate or eradicate my affliction
my infection is self inflicted
The source of my suffering is rooted in my own choices and actions
I'm suffering
Enduring intense pain and affliction
in ecstasy
Paradoxically experiencing pleasure or euphoria amidst the suffering
slowly dying
Gradually succumbing to the destructive influence of this state
inside my body
The suffering has permeated and affected my physical being
locked away
Confined and imprisoned within the confines of my own torment
with no escape
No means of liberation or release from this anguish
finding pleasure
Discovering a paradoxical comfort or relief amidst the pain
within the pain
In the midst of the torment lies a complex and conflicting satisfaction
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Jukka Salimäki
Timeless classic.
Forty Oz.
Fuckin killer track. Still alive is another one of my favorites
David Sánchez Gómez
Masterpiece!
Alexander Sanders
love the guitar squeal at the end.
cannibal 666
HELL YEAH CHRIS'S VOCALS INSANE TAKES ME BACK TO EARLY CANNIBAL CORPSE DAY'S ALL HAIL SATAN👹👹💀💀💥💥
Enrique Mendez
The dude that plays the guitar has some wicked fingers
Jukka Salimäki
Axeman is Allen West!
bobby spiess
Legend
T dW
best lyrics in description !
Eurygorgon Heavy Metal & Gaming
best sfu song