The song "Putrescine And Cadaverine" by Exhumed delves into the disturbing realm of decay and decomposition within the context of death. The lyrics vividly describe the process and aftermath of a decomposing body, focusing on the release of putrescine and cadaverine, two compounds produced during decomposition. The song starts by emphasizing the suffocating effect of the decaying process, stealing the breath from one's lungs. The nauseous nature of the necrotic (dead tissue) substances is portrayed, with fluids leaking through plastic as necrophagous organisms feed on the decaying flesh. This decomposition causes amino acids to break down within the deceased body. The process of decay continues, with the lyrics referencing decarboxylation and ornithine decay, resulting in regurgitation and the haphazard spraying of bodily chunks. The overwhelming stench of cadaverine and putrescine becomes the focal point, causing retching and an involuntary reaction to huff these foul-smelling compounds. The grotesque experience is further described, illustrating how death warmed over smells worse than it looks. The narrator becomes physically sick, spewing due to the unexpected and revolting odors infiltrating their nostrils. The uncontrolled eruction (belching) earns the disapproval of their colleagues, emphasizing the disturbing and unwelcome nature of these experiences in the medical field. The impact of the smell and experience becomes ingrained in the narrator's mind, leaving a permanent stain on their psyche. Their thoughts become scattered and unable to congeal, indicating the psychological toll of encountering such disturbing sights and smells. Overall, the song "Putrescine And Cadaverine" vividly explores the nauseating and unsettling aspects of the decomposition process and the associated odors. It depicts a visceral experience and aims to convey the repulsive and unsettling nature of death and decay.
