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.
Look at the grudge I bear, d'ya think I wanna be a part of the scene
Look at the clothes I'm wearing on the pages of your magazine
I do believe that revenge is a dish best served with fear
So all that I'm sayin is that the progress stops here
Listen to what I'm sayin, is it really what you want me to hear
Back in the saddle baby, cos I'm never gonna disappear
I know for a fact that my mind's in a mess but my conscience is clear
So all that I'm sayin is that the progress stops here
I'm not the kind who can just run and hide when the going gets tough
I do believe there's a trick up my sleeve when it all gets too much
Day after day, I have toiled away through the blood and the grit
And if it aint broke, we gotta break it
Crawl through the blood
Crawl through the grit
Crawl through the filth
Crawl through the shit
Crawl through the pain
Crawl through the spit
And if it aint broke, you gotta break it
Well look at the scars I bear, d'ya really think I wanna be in the scene
Look at the way you've turned into just another fucking machine
I do believe that revenge is a dish best served with fear
So all that I'm sayin is that the progress stops here
Crawl through the blood
Crawl through the grit
Crawl through the filth
Crawl through the shit
Crawl through the pain
Crawl through the spit
And if it aint broke, you gotta break it
(The progress stops here)
Look at the clothes I'm wearing on the pages of your magazine
I do believe that revenge is a dish best served with fear
So all that I'm sayin is that the progress stops here
Listen to what I'm sayin, is it really what you want me to hear
Back in the saddle baby, cos I'm never gonna disappear
I know for a fact that my mind's in a mess but my conscience is clear
So all that I'm sayin is that the progress stops here
I'm not the kind who can just run and hide when the going gets tough
I do believe there's a trick up my sleeve when it all gets too much
Day after day, I have toiled away through the blood and the grit
And if it aint broke, we gotta break it
Crawl through the blood
Crawl through the grit
Crawl through the filth
Crawl through the shit
Crawl through the pain
Crawl through the spit
And if it aint broke, you gotta break it
Well look at the scars I bear, d'ya really think I wanna be in the scene
Look at the way you've turned into just another fucking machine
I do believe that revenge is a dish best served with fear
So all that I'm sayin is that the progress stops here
Crawl through the blood
Crawl through the grit
Crawl through the filth
Crawl through the shit
Crawl through the pain
Crawl through the spit
And if it aint broke, you gotta break it
(The progress stops here)
Lyrics submitted by sokorny
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