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.
I predict a decline in the price
of lamb & lion international
The lamb's gone missing and
the lion's sleeping peacefully
We've lost our quorum
In respect, second thought,
this merger was established rather hastily
We thought we read it in the book
but we couldn't find the verse now
The storm clouds roll in
Bow your head to the lion
Chant the name of the lion
Burn the mane of the lion into
Every mountaintop
Build a cage for the lamb
Dig a grave for the lamb
Set a place for the lamb
On every altar
of lamb & lion international
The lamb's gone missing and
the lion's sleeping peacefully
We've lost our quorum
In respect, second thought,
this merger was established rather hastily
We thought we read it in the book
but we couldn't find the verse now
The storm clouds roll in
Bow your head to the lion
Chant the name of the lion
Burn the mane of the lion into
Every mountaintop
Build a cage for the lamb
Dig a grave for the lamb
Set a place for the lamb
On every altar
Lyrics submitted by Hco22dude
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