Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “Canibal Social” by Desalmado
Canibal Social by Desalmado, paints a picture of humanity in a world of individualism and social Darwinism. It portrays a sad image of people rejecting those who are different and fighting to the death, not only figuratively but also literally. The song speaks of an animalistic nature in which people become ‘cannibals’, blindly following the herd and consuming anything that stands out, no matter how good it may be. This can be seen in the lyrics, “We turn into monsters, fierce predators, in an environment of fear and distrust”. The song goes on to talk about how this kind of mentality leads to a ‘social cannibalism’ that causes pain and suffering to the innocent. This metaphor for humanity is highlighted by the bridge of the song, in which Desalmado croons, “Humanity needs to save itself from its own hands”. The song is a sobering reminder that society can sometimes succumb to a visceral hunger for conformity and subsume individuals who don’t conform into “monsters”. Ultimately, it is an ode to the resilience of the human spirit in the face of an apathetic and cruel world.