Soulfly incorporates many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music. All of their first six studio albums debuted on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive. Soulfly has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band has gone through numerous line-up changes, with Cavalera being the only constant member. In an interview with Max in 2015, it is revealed that the band's name was taken from the song "Headup" by Deftones, a song that Max collaborated on.
Studio albums
Soulfly (1998)
Primitive (2000)
3 (2002)
Prophecy (2004)
Dark Ages (2005)
Conquer (2008)
Omen (2010)
Enslaved (2012)
Savages (2013)
Archangel (2015)
Ritual (2018)
Totem (2022)
Mars
Soulfly Lyrics
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The new millennium is here
The smell of napalm and fear
All this confusion and mass hysteria
Welcome all to the new frontier
This fucking hate gets bigger and bigger
Consume ourselves in nuclear fear
And let me tell you that's the real enemy
I am Mars the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
I am Mars the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
Gas masks and AK-47's
Now you won't see the gates of heaven
Blood fire destroying weather
To blow you away, blow you away forever
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Chemical warfare and the bloodlust
Sign of Mars in a time to come
Mankind has finally done
I am Mars the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
I am Mars the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
The lyrics to Soulfly’s song “Mars” are a reflection of the new millennium’s climate of fear, confusion and mass hysteria. The writer paints a picture of a world that is being consumed in nuclear fear with hate and violence growing bigger and bigger. The lyrics point out that the real enemy is not what you can see or kill, but rather an intangible, all-consuming fear that grips mankind. The writer poses the question of how you can kill what you cannot see.
The portrayal of Mars, the God of War, is used as a metaphor for the destruction and violence that grips the world. The lyrics suggest that Mars is the one in control, with humanity bowing down to him in fear and submission just as they have in ancient times. The writer likens the effects of modern warfare to those of ancient times, referencing gas masks and AK-47s as tools of destruction, and predicting that those who fall in battle will not see the gates of heaven.
Overall, the lyrics to “Mars” are a stark warning of the impending destruction and chaos that humanity is facing, with the implication that this will inevitably lead to the extinction of mankind’s existence. The song highlights the need for people to wake up and address the real threats that face humanity, rather than being consumed in fear and hate that will ultimately lead to their downfall.
Line by Line Meaning
The new millennium is here
The current era has changed; we have entered a new phase of human civilization.
The smell of napalm and fear
There is a sense of danger lurking around, and people are afraid of it due to past experiences of violence.
All this confusion and mass hysteria
People are overwhelmed by the changes happening, and it has led to a state of chaos and panic.
Welcome all to the new frontier
Everyone should brace themselves for the new era that has dawned upon us.
This fucking hate gets bigger and bigger
The feeling of hatred keeps growing more intense and widespread.
Consume ourselves in nuclear fear
We are becoming consumed by the fear of warfare, especially nuclear warfare.
And let me tell you that's the real enemy
The fear and hatred within ourselves are more destructive than any external force.
How can you kill what you cannot see
The fact that we have no physical enemy in this war makes it even more complex and difficult to handle.
I am Mars the God of War
The song takes on the artist's voice, making the declaration that the God of War himself has arrived.
You bow to me like you did before
This is a threat to those who have faced the God of War before and lost; they are expected to bow to him again.
Gas masks and AK-47's
The imagery here refers to the weapons and equipment people use in times of warfare.
Now you won't see the gates of heaven
The implication here is that people will die and go to hell for their actions in this war.
Blood fire destroying weather
The destruction caused by the war is so intense that it affects even the weather.
To blow you away, blow you away forever
The damage caused by this war is irreversible and will haunt humanity forever.
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
This is a common phrase used during funerals, signifying the end of life.
Chemical warfare and the bloodlust
This line refers to the use of chemicals in warfare and the insatiable thirst for violence.
Sign of Mars in a time to come
The arrival of the God of War signifies that even worse times are yet to come.
Mankind has finally done
Humanity has finally reached a point of no return.
I am Mars the God of War
The repetition of this line reinforces the singer's earlier claim of being the God of War.
You bow to me like you did before
The line is repeated for a second time to emphasize the expectation that people will submit to the God of War once again.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: MASSIMILIANO A. CAVALERA
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