Menschenfresser

Absurd's song 'Menschenfresser' delves into the macabre and haunting world of the undead, specifically focusing on a group of cannibalistic creatures that rise from their graves to feast on human flesh. The lyrics paint a vivid picture of these beings waiting in darkness, their skeletal forms driven by an insatiable hunger that persists even in death. This imagery sets a chilling tone, emphasizing the relentless and eternal nature of their curse.

The song's narrative is rich with metaphors and dark themes. The 'fahle Knochen' (pale bones) and 'bleiche Schädel' (bleached skulls) symbolize the decay and desolation of the undead, while their unending hunger for 'Menschenfleisch' (human flesh) represents a deeper, insatiable desire that can never be fulfilled. This could be interpreted as a metaphor for human greed or the darker aspects of human nature that persist beyond the grave. The repeated imagery of rising from 'leeren Gräbern' (empty graves) and hunting like 'Jäger in der Nacht' (hunters in the night) adds to the eerie atmosphere, suggesting a predatory and relentless pursuit of their victims.

The song also touches on themes of eternal damnation and the absence of redemption. The undead are described as 'verdammt in alle Ewigkeit' (damned for all eternity) and 'gequält von hemmungsloser Gier' (tormented by unrestrained greed), highlighting their perpetual suffering and the hopelessness of their existence. The idea that their victims' souls are 'an unseren Fluch gekettet' (chained to our curse) further emphasizes the inescapable nature of their fate, creating a sense of dread and inevitability.

'Absurd,' known for their controversial and provocative themes, uses 'Menschenfresser' to explore the darker side of human existence through the lens of horror and the supernatural. The song's chilling narrative and vivid imagery serve as a powerful reminder of the unending nature of certain desires and the consequences of succumbing to them, both in life and beyond.