Both as a standalone and as part of the DSOTS album, you can take this lyric as read. As a matter of public record, Jourgensen's drug intake was legendary even in the 1980s. By the late 90s, in his own words, he was grappling with massive addiction issues and had lost almost everything: friends, spouse, money and had nearly died more than once. "Dark Side of the Spoon" is a both funny & sad title for an album made by a musical genius who was losing the plot; and this song is a message to his fans & friends saying he knows it. It's painful to listen to so I'm glad the "Keith Richards of industrial metals" wised up and cleaned up. Well done sir.
Same time, the exact same place
You've got the uniform on so cliché
What a waste of my time
You are all the same
Destroy the name
Disgrace, or did you forget
All the things that made you stand out
Run in place
Can't go any farther
I won't be the same
Creating my own way
My own way
The pawn plays the king, but there's no board at all
The mindset of children that can't stand on their own
You raise up your hands in conformist salute
Will you follow the crowd or will you follow you?
I won't follow you
I won't follow you
Who's left, they're dying off
Caving to the pressure from my enemies
Blank minds surround me
The flag you wave is dead
And you're too blame
Not bending to your ideals
Or manufactured rules you've put in place
This is not an altar
I won't be the same
Creating my own way
My own way
The pawn plays the king, but there's no board at all
The mindset of children that can't stand on their own
You raise up your hands in conformist salute
Will you follow the crowd or will you follow you?
Follow the crowd I won't follow you
I won't follow you
The pawn plays the king but there's no board at all
No more elitists, it's all in vein
Your narrow judgment, won't change a thing
No more elitists, it's all in vein
Your narrow judgment, won't change a thing
The pawn plays the king, but there's no board at all
The mindset of children that can't stand on their own
You raise up your hands in conformist salute
Will you follow the crowd or will you follow you?
Follow the crowd I won't follow you
I won't follow you
You've got the uniform on so cliché
What a waste of my time
You are all the same
Destroy the name
Disgrace, or did you forget
All the things that made you stand out
Run in place
Can't go any farther
I won't be the same
Creating my own way
My own way
The pawn plays the king, but there's no board at all
The mindset of children that can't stand on their own
You raise up your hands in conformist salute
Will you follow the crowd or will you follow you?
I won't follow you
I won't follow you
Who's left, they're dying off
Caving to the pressure from my enemies
Blank minds surround me
The flag you wave is dead
And you're too blame
Not bending to your ideals
Or manufactured rules you've put in place
This is not an altar
I won't be the same
Creating my own way
My own way
The pawn plays the king, but there's no board at all
The mindset of children that can't stand on their own
You raise up your hands in conformist salute
Will you follow the crowd or will you follow you?
Follow the crowd I won't follow you
I won't follow you
The pawn plays the king but there's no board at all
No more elitists, it's all in vein
Your narrow judgment, won't change a thing
No more elitists, it's all in vein
Your narrow judgment, won't change a thing
The pawn plays the king, but there's no board at all
The mindset of children that can't stand on their own
You raise up your hands in conformist salute
Will you follow the crowd or will you follow you?
Follow the crowd I won't follow you
I won't follow you
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In regards to the meaning of this song:
Before a live performance on the EP Five Stories Falling, Geoff states “It’s about the last time I went to visit my grandmother in Columbus, and I saw that she was dying and it was the last time I was going to see her. It is about realizing how young you are, but how quickly you can go.”
That’s the thing about Geoff and his sublime poetry, you think it’s about one thing, but really it’s about something entirely different. But the lyrics are still universal and omnipresent, ubiquitous, even. So relatable. That’s one thing I love about this band. I also love their live performances, raw energy and Geoff’s beautiful, imperfectly perfect vocals. His voice soothes my aching soul.
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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.
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@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday".
I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
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I think much like another song “Anti-Matter” (that's also on the same album as this song), this one is also is inspired by a horrifying van crash the band experienced on Nov 3, 2022. This, much like the other track, sounds like it's an extension what they shared while huddled in the wreckage, as they helped frontman Garrett Russell stem the bleeding from his head wound while he was under the temporary effects of a concussion. The track speaks of where the mind goes at the most desperate & desolate of times, when it just about slips away to all but disconnect itself, and the aftermath.
Phil Labonte has stated that this is a sarcastic song directed towards those who continually ask for them to release another album similar to their fan favourite "The Fall of Ideals".