Arise / Dead Embrionic Cells Lyrics
Sepultura
Lyrics
Obscured by the sun
Apocalyptic clash
Cities fall in ruin
Why must we die
Obliteration of mankind
Under a pale grey sky
We shall arise...
I did nothing, saw nothing
Terrorist confrontation
Waiting for the end
Wartime conspiracy
I see the world -- old
I see the world -- dead
Victims of war, seeking some salvation
Last wish, fatality
I've no land, I'm from nowhere
Ashes to ashes, dust to dust
Face the enemy
Manic thoughts
Religious intervention
Problems remain
Song & Lyrics Facts
Sepultura's "Arise / Dead Embrionic Cells" is a two-part song from the album Arise, released in 1991. The song was written by Sepultura members Max Cavalera, Igor Cavalera and Andreas Kisser with lyrics by Max Cavalera.
It combines thrash metal elements with tribal rhythms and heavy breakdowns that highlight the band's signature sound. The first part of the song starts off as a slow melodic intro before transitioning into an aggressive and fast-paced riff accompanied by screaming vocals. The second part of the song is more intense than the first and features some of the most memorable riffs and drumming on the album. The song has become one of Sepultura's most popular songs and is still played live to this day.