Containing elements of death metal, thrash metal, black metal, progressive metal and industrial metal, Strapping Young Lad's music was characterized by the use of complex time signatures, polyrhythmic guitar riffing and drumming, blast beats and Wall of Sound production. The band's musical direction was mainly determined by Townsend, whose battle with bipolar disorder and dark sense of humour were major influences on his songwriting. Townsend was also noted for his eccentric appearance and on-stage behaviour, which greatly contributed to the band's intense live performances.
The band gained critical success and a growing underground fan base from their 1997 album City. After a hiatus between 1999 and 2002, the band released three more albums, reaching their commercial peak with the 2006 effort, The New Black. Townsend disbanded Strapping Young Lad in May 2007, announcing his decision to retreat from public view while continuing to record solo albums.
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Home Nucleonics
Strapping Young Lad Lyrics
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Feasting like dogs, you fucks, get out of my way
I warned you...
Hey, the fools shall not be entertained
Feasting like gods
You fucks are in my way
I warned you...
Technology will be the second coming
And it will hit us while you're looking for a man
I warned you...
Technology
Hating, burning, waiting, falling
Fucking, twisted human cancer
Fuck your bullshit America
The song Home Nucleonics by Strapping Young Lad presents an intense and highly critical commentary on humankind's pursuit of technology and its potential ramifications. The lyrics present a protagonist who is fed up with humanity and their ill-advised attempt to play god through the development of technology. The line "Hey, you failed like God in me" refers to the failure of humanity to create a perfect technological utopia. The frontman Devin Townsend powerfully stresses his frustration with humankind's blind pursuit of technology and their disregard for the consequences it may bring.
Through lines such as "Feasting like dogs, you fucks, get out of my way" and "Feasting like gods, you fucks are in my way," Townsend emphasizes the danger of humanity's obsession with power and uses strong language to express his disdain. He portrays humanity as arrogant, reckless, and indulgent, hinting that a cataclysmic event is approaching that will be the second coming. Thus, the line "Technology will be the second coming and it will hit us while you're looking for a man" emphasizes that humanity will be blindsided by the ramifications of their technological progress while they remain oblivious. The song concludes with the line "Fuck your bullshit America," highlighting the general outrage that exists among people regarding the role of America in developing and spreading harmful technology.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, you failed like God in me
You are inferior to me and I am disappointed in you
Feasting like dogs, you fucks, get out of my way
You are indulging in pleasure without regard for others and I demand that you move out of my path
I warned you...
I gave you a cautionary message
Hey, the fools shall not be entertained
I will not tolerate foolishness or ignorance
Feasting like gods
You are indulging in pleasure to the extent of feeling god-like
You fucks are in my way
You are obstructing my path with your undesirable behavior
I warned you...
I gave you a cautionary message
Fuck you... Stupid human beings...
I feel contemptuous towards human beings
Technology will be the second coming
Technology will revolutionize the world in a similar way to a religious second coming
And it will hit us while you're looking for a man
Technology will transform humanity while you are fixated on superficial or trivial things
I warned you...
I gave you a cautionary message
Hating, burning, waiting, falling
Life is characterized by strong negative emotions and eventual decline
Fucking, twisted human cancer
Humanity is plagued by sickness and corruption
Fuck your bullshit America
I reject the false promises and illusions of America
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@clefttwain1087
"The beat starts here" AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA!!!!!!!!!!!! - XD fucking hilarious
@garyteasing
Dude this and shit storm are two of the heaviest songs with amazing screams I have ever heard.
@clefttwain1087
One of their most fucked up songs for sure, but Happy Camper takes the cake for me. It's absolutely fucking mental!
@KroisikLP
00:36 that "you" is just something else
@jakobfel2
The way he sings that in such high falsetto among complete chaos is chilling enough but the fact that he's literally saying, "I warned you!" makes it even cooler.
@saberwolfe6363
0:52 is fucking everything.
@positivelastaction3957
This album opens my third eye.
@CristianMorenoPakarati
Best performance by Devin, ever.
@misterscarisma
the "you" in "i want you dead" is just fucked. my eyes widen every time.
@RicardoPetinga
It's not "I want you dead", it's "I warned you". Or better yet "I warned YOUUUUU!" :D (Trust me, I have the CD with the booklet and I've read it many times!)