The song "Necrotica" by Exhumed is a dark and macabre exploration of themes such as death, decay, and a twisted form of love. The song vividly describes the protagonist's fascination and attraction towards death and the morbid aspects of life. The lyrics depict the protagonist's disgust and rejection of the superficiality and insincerity of life ("Sickened by life and all its masquerades"). They find solace and pleasure in the realm of death, finding beauty in the coldness and lifelessness of corpses ("The warmth of flesh repels me, my touch as cold as a scalpel's blade"). The protagonist lusts for a connection and intimacy that can only be found in death, indulging in acts that are considered taboo and grotesque ("Fumbling, towards ecstasy" and "And please let me drown in your pallid flesh so drab"). There is a sense of secrecy and forbidden desire as they engage in these acts unseen in the mortuary. The chorus of the song, "Necrotica, abased by your rancid juice, Necrotica, cleansed in your mephitic sluice," highlights the protagonist's obsession with the decay and putridity of death. They find pleasure and purification within this dark and revolting realm. The lyrics also delve into the acceptance and embrace of death as the ultimate form of peace and rest ("In this decayed embrace," "I've found my resting place"). The protagonist finds comfort in the solitude and lack of judgment in death, as they are free from the prying eyes and scorn of the living world. The song reflects on the inevitability of death and the transient nature of love ("To have loved and to have lost, a tale as old as it is true"). It questions the cost and consequences of giving oneself fully to love, when all that remains is decay and disgust ("When all that's left is chyme and grue"). Overall, "Necrotica" delves into the darkness of human emotions, exploring the boundaries of love, attraction, and the fascination with death. It portrays a twisted and unconventional form of love, where the protagonist seeks solace and pleasure in the decay and putrefaction of the dead.
