The song "We Love The Dead" by Electric Wizard explores themes of death, disgust with the living, and a longing for the company of the deceased. It portrays a narrator who finds solace and comfort amongst the graves and crypts, preferring the dead over the living. The lyrics depict a sense of contempt towards the living, as they are seen as profit-driven and selfish, causing destruction and depletion of the world. The narrator feels disgusted by the actions of the living, and finds solace in the company of the dead. The chorus, "We love the dead, dead eyes can't disguise, We love the dead, no more lies... or deceit", reinforces the narrator's preference for the dead, as they are seen as more honest and genuine compared to the living, who are often deceptive. The lyrics also reflect a feeling of betrayal by the living, leading the narrator to trust only the dead. The line, "The living betrayed me I only trust the dead, In your tomb now my vengeance spreads", suggests that the narrator seeks revenge against the living for their betrayal. The repetition of the phrase "We love the dead, We trust the dead, We are the dead" emphasizes the deep connection and identification the narrator feels with the deceased. The final line, "When will you die too?", hints at a desire for others to experience the same connection and understanding that the narrator has found with the dead. The imagery of leaving black flowers on the grave in the last line symbolizes a final tribute or acknowledgement of the narrator's affinity for the dead. Overall, "We Love The Dead" is a dark and haunting song that delves into themes of death, disillusionment with the living, and a desire for solace and companionship in the realm of the deceased.
