This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
Evacuate now!
Illegitimi non carborundum.
If you cared, there'd be love in the air.
Pharmaceuti-government got your mind
And your thoughts.
Can you feel
Where's your spine?
Evacuate now, cause
This storms out for blood.
Build a shelter for your kind,
And protect the ones you love.
It seems that
Everyday we're fightin', and we're
Causin' bolts of lightnin', like a
Hot and cold collision in the sky.
You think your fellas, co-conspirators,
Got your back?
When the fear they dispatch
Comes from a diffident path.
What of then,
Opponent ready to pass?
When the clouds clear
We'll be standing here.
Get down in your basement.
These sirens are loud.
Lock the doors and eat the key,
To elude the things you'd see.
Take notice,
Everybody's frightened by the
Radically enlightened, and they
Say to jump.
Still, you reply How high?
Evacuate now, cause
This storm's out for blood.
Build a shelter for your kind
Illegitimi non carborundum.
If you cared, there'd be love in the air.
Pharmaceuti-government got your mind
And your thoughts.
Can you feel
Where's your spine?
Evacuate now, cause
This storms out for blood.
Build a shelter for your kind,
And protect the ones you love.
It seems that
Everyday we're fightin', and we're
Causin' bolts of lightnin', like a
Hot and cold collision in the sky.
You think your fellas, co-conspirators,
Got your back?
When the fear they dispatch
Comes from a diffident path.
What of then,
Opponent ready to pass?
When the clouds clear
We'll be standing here.
Get down in your basement.
These sirens are loud.
Lock the doors and eat the key,
To elude the things you'd see.
Take notice,
Everybody's frightened by the
Radically enlightened, and they
Say to jump.
Still, you reply How high?
Evacuate now, cause
This storm's out for blood.
Build a shelter for your kind
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Illegitimi non carborundum is a mock-Latin aphorism meaning "Don't let the bastards grind you down." it was used by the British in World War II and the US Army adopted it as one of their mottos.
I believe that this song is a mockery and defiance of government. "Pharmaceuti-government got your mind and your thoughts. Can you feel, where's your spine?"
They are fed up with people just doing as they are told by the government and not speaking for themselves. I think they're saying that government is out for blood, to rule our lives and dominate us. So we should build a shelter to protect ourselves from the dominating conspiracy that calls itself a government. Government is supposed to protect us, but we are now having to fight for our lives to stand up beneath political rulers.
"You think your fellas, co-conspirators, Got your back? When the fear they dispatch Comes from a diffident path."
They are rebuking people who put faith and trust in government. But really, the government uses fear as a way to harness our allegiance. They make up reasons for us to be afraid, but "they fear they dispatch comes from a diffident path." Diffident means lacking confidence in one's own ability, worth, or fitness; timid; shy. Diffident means self-conscious or embarrassed. So because politicians aren't confident and are self-conscious about losing power or influence, the government scares the innocent so they can feel like they are in control.
"Get down in your basement. These sirens are loud. Lock the doors and eat the key, To elude the things you'd see."
They are warning people to hide before the government completely overpowers them. Lock the door and eat the key so you can't escape even if you want to. "To elude the things you'd see" is to escape the understanding of the reality of government. They are pretty much saying, "Trust me, you weak people, you can't handle to know the truth about who you've placed in power and trust."
"Take notice, Everybody's frightened by the Radically enlightened, and they Say to jump. Still, you reply How high?"
The radically enlightened is referring to people in power who think they are so above common man. But society is so afraid that they do whatever government tells them to do. We want to please them.
"Evacuate now, cause This storm's out for blood. Build a shelter for your kind"
Yup. Those are my thoughts. Anti-government. I don't agree with them, but that's what I think they are trying to say.