Made In Aus

“Made In Aus” by To The Grave is a visceral and intense song that delves into themes of apathy, violence, and societal decay. The lyrics are raw and confrontational, painting a grim picture of a world where indifference and brutality reign supreme. The repeated imagery of being “showered in blood” serves as a powerful metaphor for the pervasive violence and the desensitization of society to such horrors. This phrase encapsulates the overwhelming sense of being engulfed by the consequences of collective apathy and inaction.

The song’s aggressive tone and explicit language underscore a deep-seated frustration and anger towards those who remain indifferent or complicit in the face of atrocities. Lines like “Apathy is all that you're capable of” and “Good people do evil things, fuck them, forget them” highlight a sense of betrayal and disillusionment with humanity. The call to “start removing their tongues” and “force all the cowards awake” suggests a desire to silence those who perpetuate or ignore the violence, and to awaken a sense of responsibility and action in others.

Cultural references to genocide and massacres further emphasize the severity of the issues being addressed. The song critiques the normalization of such extreme violence, as seen in the lines “Laugh at your massacres, they never take enough” and “Smile at your genocides, it's about fucking time.” This stark commentary reflects a world where the value of human life has been diminished, and where the perpetrators of violence are often left unchallenged. The repeated refrain of “All your friends are dead, it was for the best” serves as a chilling reminder of the devastating consequences of unchecked violence and the ultimate futility of such actions.