The Berzerker has produced five full length albums, The Berzerker (2000), Dissimulate (2002), World of Lies (2005), Animosity (2007) and The Reawakening (2008). These were released through Earache Records, with the exception of the latest album, which was released through Berserker Industries. During the early part of their career as a live act, band members were identified only as The Vocalist, The Guitarist, The Bassist and The Drummer, distinguishable on stage only by the masks they wore. However, the group has since abandoned this device.
A DVD documentary, The Principles and Practices of The Berzerker (2004), includes several hours of live concert footage, as well as the first public images of the band members without their masks.
Most of the band's music videos have been banned from broadcast for reasons such as the possible epileptic fit-inducing imagery contained in the video "Forever", and the horrific imagery of "Reality". The latter features graphic images of cadavers and body parts, along with appearances from the band themselves.
Years active: 1995-2010
Evolution
The Berzerker Lyrics
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Bones that have changed, never the same
You're so low
For what it’s worth
Before no time
You'll be walking on your own
Untouchable, I’ll go on
Propaganda
So farfetched
Your last chance
To rule the world
Then mammals are customized
Their bodies go through change to survive
It's all we know
For what’s its worth
I see there’s no evolution
Forced to grow
Forced to evolved
Why resist change
Open your mind
It's beyond your life
It's evolution
Why the fuck can’t you understand
Isolation, no turning back
Untouchable, I'll go on
Propaganda
So farfetched
Your last chance
To rule the world
Isolation
No turning back
Untouchable
I'll go on
Propaganda
So farfetched
Your last chance
To rule the world
The Berzerker's song Evolution is a powerful commentary on the idea of evolution and how it applies to not only animals, but to human beings as well. The opening lyrics, "First animals, acclimatized, Bones that have changed, never the same" speaks to the idea that animals have physically evolved to adapt to their environment, constantly changing and never staying the same. This idea is then applied to humans in the lines, "Forced to grow, Forced to evolve, Why resist change, Open your mind, It's beyond your life, It's evolution, Why the fuck can’t you understand."
The chorus of the song, "Isolation, no turning back, Untouchable, I’ll go on, Propaganda, So farfetched, Your last chance, To rule the world" speaks to the overarching message of the song. The idea of isolation refers to how individuals who resist change will be left behind, while those who embrace it will continue to move forward. Propaganda is used to represent the misinformation and fear-mongering that prevents people from accepting change and evolving.
Overall, the song Evolution is a commentary on the importance of embracing change and evolving to survive. It is a call to action for individuals to open their minds, resist propaganda, and understand the concept of evolution.
Line by Line Meaning
First animals, acclimatized
The first living beings on earth adapted to their environment to survive.
Bones that have changed, never the same
The evolution of living beings leads to permanent differences in their physical structures over time.
You're so low
For what it’s worth
Before no time
You'll be walking on your own
You may feel insignificant now, but soon you will be independent and able to stand on your own.
Isolation, no turning back
Untouchable, I’ll go on
Even when alone or facing obstacles, one can continue to evolve and progress forward.
Propaganda
So farfetched
Your last chance
To rule the world
False information is being spread, and this is the last opportunity to seize control and dominate society.
Then mammals are customized
Their bodies go through change to survive
Mammals underwent biological modifications to adapt to their environment in order to survive.
It's all we know
For what’s its worth
I see there’s no evolution
Despite the fact that change is all we know and is valuable, it seems that true evolution is not occurring.
Forced to grow
Forced to evolved
Why resist change
Open your mind
It's beyond your life
It's evolution
Why the fuck can’t you understand
Change and evolution may be uncomfortable or difficult, but it is necessary for progress and should be embraced instead of resisted.
Isolation
No turning back
Untouchable
I'll go on
Propaganda
So farfetched
Your last chance
To rule the world
In the midst of isolation or misinformation, one can still press forward and seek to take control of the world.
Contributed by Cole G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.