Song Review // 2023-06-25

Marianas Rest

Auer

Diseased

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Vocals

I am not a big fan of clips in songs, but I think this opening one was meant to set the stage for the topic. The vocal has an intensity I like; it works with the edgy emotion in the song, but isn't cookie-cutter like others in this genre. It has enough variance to keep me satisfied.

Music

I like how this music feels full, with the keyboard and melodic sound. Fairly straightforward but has some melancholy atmosphere to it. It was the right length for me.

Lyrics

This seems like the idea that we all know is true: there are bullies and insecure people that prey on others, especially when they can find something different to target in someone else. If you are that person being bullied, sometimes it is almost better to seem scary and keep people away - like you have a disease and are a danger.

Spread the disease
Spit my bile
Over everything you are
On all that may befall my way

Hide, run for cover
As I torch your halls
From the tongue most vile
The dark drips forth