Carnivore

Starset

About Carnivore

"Carnivore" is a single by American rock band Starset, off of their studio album Transmissions. It peaked at number 16 on the US Billboard Mainstream Rock Songs chart in 2014.


Year:
2014
4:22
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All my life they let me know
How far I would not go
But inside the beast still grows
Chewing through the ropes

Who are you to change this world?
Silly boy!
No one needs to hear your words.
Let it go.

Carnivore! Carnivore!
Won't you come digest me?
Take away everything I am.
Bring it to an end.
Carnivore! Carnivore!
Could you come and change me?
Take away everything I am.
Everything I am.

I will hide myself below
I'll be what you wanted
Kept inside I won't let go
'Till I burn beyond control

Who are you to change this world?
Silly boy!
No one needs to hear your words.
Let it go.

Carnivore! Carnivore!
Won't you come digest me?
Take away everything I am.
Bring it to an end.
Make me fall. Make me bleed.
Go ahead and change me?
Take away everything I am.
Everything I am.

Never enough
(Who I am is not good enough)
Never enough
(Who I am)

Carnivore! Carnivore!
Won't you come digest me?
Take away everything I am.
Bring it to an end.
Carnivore! Carnivore!
Could you come and change me?
Take away everything I am.
Everything I am. (am, am, am, am)

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Starset

Starset is an American rock band from Columbus, Ohio, United States, formed by Dustin Bates in 2013. They released their debut album, Transmissions, in 2014 and their second album, Vessels, on January 20, 2017. The band has found success in expanding the ideas of their concept albums through social media and YouTube, with the band generating over $230,000 in revenue from views from the latter as of November 2016. Their single "My Demons" had accumulated over 280 million YouTube views in the same time period. Their most commercially successful song, "Monster", peaked at number 2 on the Billboard US Mainstream Rock Songs chart in May 2017. more »

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Written by: DUSTIN PAUL BATES, ROB HAWKINS, ROBERT GRAVES

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC

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10 facts about this song

Conceptual Origin
"Carnivore" is a single by the American rock band Starset. Its lyrics offer an allegorical critique of society's consumerist tendencies.
Songwriter Credits
The song was written by the band's lead vocalist, Dustin Bates, in collaboration with Rob Graves, who is also known for working with Red and All That Remains.
Album Association
It's one of the popular songs from their debut studio album, "Transmissions," which was released in July 2014.
Genre Classification
"Carnivore" falls under the genres of rock, electronic rock, and symphonic rock. Starset often blends traditional rock instrumentation with elements of electronic music, progressive metal, and orchestral arrangements.
Chart Performance
While it didn't chart independently, the album "Transmissions" peaked at number 5 on the U.S. Billboard Top Hard Rock Albums chart and number 50 on the Billboard 200.
Music Video
Directed by Dustin's brother, Daniel Bates, the music video for "Carnivore" carries a distinct visual style with a narrative that aligns with Starset's sci-fi and technology themes.
Lyrics Interpretation
The lyrics of "Carnivore," which appear to draw on themes of societal decay and the disastrous consequences of uncontrolled consumption, can be interpreted on both individual and societal levels.
Live Performances
"Carnivore" is a fan-favorite on Starset’s setlist, performed with particular energy and enthusiasm during live shows.
Song Reception
The song received positive reviews for its catchy chorus and elements of electronic, rock, and orchestral rhythms. Critics have praised its unique approach to storytelling through music.
Band Inspiration
The core concepts of Starset's music, including songs like "Carnivore," are influenced by the interests and academic background of the band's lead vocalist, Dustin Bates, who holds a Master's degree in electrical engineering and has a strong interest in astronomy and astrophysics.

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