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.
[backwards CD Intro]
You think you're alive motherfucker?
You're just the walking fucking dead.
You're fucking sheep, stepping on my back to stay alive.
West coast, East Coast, your all bunch of fucking fools.
You and the rest of this greedy fucking world.
Kill yourself, stay in school, say no to drugs and oh yeah... hail satan.
Goodnight boys and girls.
Pleasent dreams.
[backwards 7" Intro]
Sometimes I get so straight edge.
I sit in a room and cry.
A real dark room man..
Feelings and shit man.
Getting hurt.
Then I masterbate and everything's so much fucking better.
The public is shocked by the peoples opinions,
they crush your dreams and forclose your dominions.
You always stand there, a reader digesting.
Never bothered to ask any questions!
Hate your state!
I know my rights, get out of my way,
I won't fall for the lies that you say.
You want me to kneel down, you want me to pray.
But then it will be me that will pay.
hate your state [3 1/x2]
The people: stupid and happy are set in their ways.
Content as their lives grow sick and decay.
And the readers all stand there, digesting the system,
You don't have to be choking to become a victim!
hate your state [x4]
You think you're alive motherfucker?
You're just the walking fucking dead.
You're fucking sheep, stepping on my back to stay alive.
West coast, East Coast, your all bunch of fucking fools.
You and the rest of this greedy fucking world.
Kill yourself, stay in school, say no to drugs and oh yeah... hail satan.
Goodnight boys and girls.
Pleasent dreams.
[backwards 7" Intro]
Sometimes I get so straight edge.
I sit in a room and cry.
A real dark room man..
Feelings and shit man.
Getting hurt.
Then I masterbate and everything's so much fucking better.
The public is shocked by the peoples opinions,
they crush your dreams and forclose your dominions.
You always stand there, a reader digesting.
Never bothered to ask any questions!
Hate your state!
I know my rights, get out of my way,
I won't fall for the lies that you say.
You want me to kneel down, you want me to pray.
But then it will be me that will pay.
hate your state [3 1/x2]
The people: stupid and happy are set in their ways.
Content as their lives grow sick and decay.
And the readers all stand there, digesting the system,
You don't have to be choking to become a victim!
hate your state [x4]
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