1. Total Deva… Read Full Bio ↴There are two artists with the name Total Devastation:
1. Total Devastation is a hip hop group from San Francisco. The group's album releases include the self-titled "Total Devastation" (1993) and "The Stone Age" (1999). They're best known for their single "Many Clouds of Smoke" from their debut album. Their lyrics glorify marijuana usage and promote the legalization of marijuana in America.
2. Total Devastation is an industrial death metal band from Karhula, Finland. They were formed in 1998.
Members:
Jaakko Heinonen (vocals)
Lauri Pikka (vocals, programming)
Harri Pikka (guitars)
Saku Hakuli (guitars)
Pasi Hakuli (bass)
Jarmo Pikka (drums)
Harri, Jarmo and Lauri are brothers. Saku and Pasi are identical twins. Following bands also consist members of the Total Devastation: Demonic Death Judge, Omnium Gatherum and Kaihoro.
Full circle
Total Devastation Lyrics
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Loss of essence, loss of difference
Round and round the circle we go
Trapped inside the loop
Life, Innocence, Love, Hate
Money, Consume, Sex, Kill
Breed, Forget, Lie, Disease
Faster and faster
Loop of life
On a new score
Genocide
Random action
Loop of life
Over and over again
Life, Womb, Birth, Grow
Learn, Thrive, Wither, Vanish
Without thinking in a rat race mankind
At a loose end in the terms of Death
Faster and faster
Loop of life
On a new score
Genocide
Random action
Loop of life
Over and over again
Full circle
There's nobody home in this body of man
In mankind not so kind
Run across yesterday day after next
Best bib and tucker in a corner too close
Caring about everything as much as none
Seems that the whole thing is nothing but a beaten track
Full circle
The lyrics of Total Devastation's song "Full Circle" explore the cyclical nature of existence, the loss of individuality and the impact of human actions on society and the environment. The first stanza refers to "our precious secret lives", implying that despite individual differences and experiences, we are all trapped in a cycle of existence. The lines "Loss of essence, loss of difference" suggest that as we go around this cycle, we lose our uniqueness and become homogenized with the rest of humanity. The repetition of "Round and round the circle we go" emphasizes the endless nature of this cycle, while "Trapped inside the loop" suggests a lack of agency or control over our lives.
The following stanza lists eight words or concepts: Life, Innocence, Love, Hate, Money, Consume, Sex, Kill. These concepts represent different aspects of human existence, from the positive (Life, Innocence, Love) to the negative (Hate, Kill) and the materialistic (Money, Consume, Sex). The lines "Breed, Forget, Lie, Disease" follow, highlighting some of the negative consequences of human actions. The final line of the stanza, "Breakdown, Suffer, Pain and Death", suggests that ultimately, our actions will lead to negative outcomes.
The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Faster and faster, loop of life" which suggests that we are stuck in an accelerating cycle of existence. The lines "On a new score, Genocide, Random action" imply that despite attempts to change this cycle, we are ultimately doomed to repeat our mistakes. The final line of the chorus, "Over and over again", emphasizes the cyclical nature of existence and our inability to escape it.
Overall, the song "Full Circle" is a commentary on the nature of human existence and the negative consequences of our actions on the world around us. It suggests that despite our attempts to change things, we are ultimately trapped in a never-ending cycle of existence.
Line by Line Meaning
All of our precious secret lives
Everything we hold dear is hidden and unknown to others.
Loss of essence, loss of difference
Our unique qualities are fading away, becoming indistinguishable.
Round and round the circle we go
We are stuck in a never ending cycle.
Trapped inside the loop
We are caught in a cycle that we cannot escape from.
Life, Innocence, Love, Hate
Life is full of contradictions and emotions.
Money, Consume, Sex, Kill
Our society is focused on materialism, consumerism, and aggression.
Breed, Forget, Lie, Disease
Our actions result in dire consequences for ourselves and the environment.
Breakdown, Suffer, Pain and Death
Life is full of suffering and it inevitably leads to death.
Faster and faster
The cycle is accelerating.
Loop of life
Our lives are caught in a repetitive cycle.
On a new score
The cycle is changing, but not improving.
Genocide
Humanity is killing itself and the environment.
Random action
Our actions lack purpose and intention.
Over and over again
We keep making the same mistakes, repeating the same patterns.
Life, Womb, Birth, Grow
We are born into this world and grow up into adults.
Learn, Thrive, Wither, Vanish
We learn and grow, but eventually weaken and die.
Without thinking in a rat race mankind
We are so caught up in our own lives that we fail to see the bigger picture.
At a loose end in the terms of Death
We are unsure of what happens in death and what it means for us.
There's nobody home in this body of man
We are disconnected from ourselves and our surroundings.
In mankind not so kind
Humanity can be cruel and thoughtless.
Run across yesterday day after next
Time is moving quickly and we are running out of it.
Best bib and tucker in a corner too close
We are dressed up and cramped in a small space, unable to move freely.
Caring about everything as much as none
We are apathetic towards everything and everyone, including ourselves.
Seems that the whole thing is nothing but a beaten track
Life seems monotonous and unchanging.
Full circle
Life is caught in a cycle and we keep repeating the same patterns.
Contributed by Madelyn A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.