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.
Land of the empire builders
land of the Golden West
conquered and held by free men
fairest and the best
onward and upward ever
forward on and on
hail to thee the land of heroes
yours when dead and gone
hail to thee
land of heroes
it's all yours when you're dead and gone
oooohh the afterlife (Hey!)
we know how to make life go on
oooohh the afterlife
death is not the end of this song
oooohh the afterlife
land of the rose and sunshine
land of summer's breeze
laden with health and vigor
fresh from the western sees
blest by the blood of martyrs
land of setting sun
hail to thee land of promise
the end of our system
hail to thee
land of promise
life at the end of our system
oooohh the afterlife
inside your own private kingdom
oooohh the afterlife (hey!)
Well do you (unknown)
oooohh the afterlife
it's not a place you go
it's a place that comes for you
its not about who you know
or who's in your heart
it may come as a surprise
but you are not alone
all that you have is not what you own
(x4)
ooooh the afterlife
(X4)
land of the Golden West
conquered and held by free men
fairest and the best
onward and upward ever
forward on and on
hail to thee the land of heroes
yours when dead and gone
hail to thee
land of heroes
it's all yours when you're dead and gone
oooohh the afterlife (Hey!)
we know how to make life go on
oooohh the afterlife
death is not the end of this song
oooohh the afterlife
land of the rose and sunshine
land of summer's breeze
laden with health and vigor
fresh from the western sees
blest by the blood of martyrs
land of setting sun
hail to thee land of promise
the end of our system
hail to thee
land of promise
life at the end of our system
oooohh the afterlife
inside your own private kingdom
oooohh the afterlife (hey!)
Well do you (unknown)
oooohh the afterlife
it's not a place you go
it's a place that comes for you
its not about who you know
or who's in your heart
it may come as a surprise
but you are not alone
all that you have is not what you own
(x4)
ooooh the afterlife
(X4)
Lyrics submitted by ttwist
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What's being said after the line "inside your own private kingdom" is:
"Qui vit est impuissant"