Exploring themes of historical catastrophe and human suffering, this song delves into the harrowing events surrounding the spread of the Black Death in medieval Europe. The lyrics vividly depict the arrival of plague-infested ships and the ensuing devastation as disease ravages populations indiscriminately, highlighting the equalizing force of mortality. Through stark imagery—such as "feral creatures feasting on the dead" and "Typhus in the air"—the song underscores the pervasive dread and chaos that accompanied this pandemic. By invoking references to cultural artifacts like "a pocketful of posies," it also alludes to societal attempts at coping with such overwhelming calamity. Ultimately, Megadeth's narrative serves as a grim reminder of humanity's vulnerability to nature's wrath, encapsulating a historical moment where death was an omnipresent specter for both rich and poor alike.
The Sick, The Dying… And The Dead!
Lyrics
(Bring out your dead)
(Bring out your dead)
(Bring out your dead)
(Bring out your dead)
Invaders came on phantom ships
Sailed the Black Sea west to Sicily, yeah, yeah
The sick, the dying and the dead
All that was left from this cursed disease, yeah, yeah
It was the fleas onboard that bit infected rats
Got blood inside of the fleas, yeah, yeah
Soon the ghost ships tied up to the docks
The path of the plague was complete, yeah, yeah
The sweet smell of rosies, a pocketful of posies
You can't mask the fragrance of death in their beds
There's Typhus in the air and ashes everywhere
Amongst the sick, the dying and the dead
Feral creatures feasting on the dead
Devour rancid human meat, yeah, yeah
Death and sickness permeate their bones
Rich or poor, they're dragged through the street, yeah, yeah
Open up your eyes, so you can see
All the sick, the dying and the dead
Die, die, die
Die, die, die
Die, die, die
Die, die, die
The sick, the dying and the dead
Writer(s): Dave Mustaine
Copyright(s): Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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