Stripped, Raped And Strangled (Cannibal Corpse Cover)
Visceral Bleeding
Exploring the Dark Psyche in 'Stripped, Raped And Strangled'
Visceral Bleeding's cover of Cannibal Corpse's 'Stripped, Raped And Strangled' delves into the mind of a serial killer, exploring themes of violence, death, and the macabre. The lyrics are graphic and disturbing, painting a vivid picture of the killer's actions and mindset. The song opens with the killer's assertion that people misunderstand him, knowing only his love for killing. This sets the tone for the rest of the song, which details his gruesome acts of murder and sexual violence.
The lyrics describe the killer's methodical approach to his crimes, from tying up his victims to strangling them and leaving their bodies to decompose. The repeated lines about coming alive in the darkness and leaving victims nameless and unburied emphasize the killer's sense of power and control. The graphic descriptions of the victims' bodies being half-eaten by insects and left to rot further highlight the brutality and inhumanity of his actions.
The song's chorus, which repeatedly states that the victims are all dead by strangulation, reinforces the killer's modus operandi and his lack of remorse. The detailed descriptions of the violence inflicted on the victims, both before and after death, serve to shock and horrify the listener. This cover by Visceral Bleeding stays true to the original's intent, using extreme imagery and themes to provoke a strong emotional response and to explore the darkest aspects of human nature.