The song "The Dead World" by Becoming the Archetype tells the story of a group of ancient beings who discover a barren, uninhabitable planet and set out to terraform it, sculpting oceans, mountains, and forests to create a new world. Despite their efforts, a curse hidden within the planet's waters begins to spread, threatening to devour all life on the planet. The lyrics describe the struggles and challenges faced in trying to bring life to a dead world, as well as the consequences of interfering with forces beyond their control. Overall, the song explores themes of creation, destruction, and the hubris of attempting to play god.
