The aptly named “Mars” takes a critical view of the violence of modern life.
The song wrestles with the philosophical questions inherent in the current state of international geopolitics.
Humanity has achieved many technological breakthroughs throughout history due to our ability to reason, yet no...
[Verse 1]
The new Millennium is here
The smell of Napalm and fear
All this confusion and mass hysteria
Welcome all, to the new frontier
[Verse 2]
This fucking hate gets bigger and bigger
Consume ourselves in Nuclear fear
And let me tell you, that's the real enemy
How can you kill what you cannot see...
[Chorus]
I am Mars, the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
I am Mars, the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
[Verse 3]
Gas masks and AK47s
Now you won't see the gates of heaven
Blood, fire, destroying weather
To blow you away - blow you away forever
[Verse 4]
Ashes to ashes / Dust to dust
Chemical warfare and the Bloodlust
Sign of Mars in a time to come
Mankind has finally done
[Chorus]
I am Mars, the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
I am Mars, the God of War
You bow to me like you did before
[Instrumental Outro]
Mars was written by Max Cavalera.
Mars was produced by Max Cavalera.