Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “Human Garbage” by Napalm Death
Human Garbage is a classic grindcore song by influential British metal band Napalm Death. The song’s brash, visceral energy speaks to a sense of moral disgust with the unfairness of the world. With the lyrics “The more they’re in control, the more our souls decayed”, the song evokes anger and disillusionment at those in power, who take advantage of a society too scared or weakened to fight back.
The fast-paced and heavy guitars, drums and bass highlight the urgent and callous nature of the song. The harshness of the riffing and the sharp, unyielding drums demonstrate a sense of clarity of purpose – a desire for some kind of justice or retribution for those on the receiving end of injustice.
It’s not just an attack on authoritarianism and injustice though – “Human Garbage” also serves as a damning indictment of humanity for allowing such a system of oppression and injustice to exists in the first place. Through its incendiary lyrics and music, Napalm Death create a sonic collage that reflects the harsh reality of a society that has been poisoned by inequality and corruption.