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.
The verdict's in, court is closed, payment's due
It's karma collection day
And all around the world there's people saying:
Weapons? Check!
Are you ready? Yes!
Let's get it on with these devils
I don't know if there's hell below
If so, let's kick them to the lowest level
We march with gas in bottles, zip guns
and pipe bomb power
We march, legions of ants, to devour this mega monster
All members of the international bad guy league take note:
We laugh and cheer and celebrate
every time that you get smoked
I was there at Nasaria
I was there at Diem Bien Phu
I watched you on CNN
Stripped to the ass for the live broadcast
Happy children parade your remains through the streets
I saw you in Montevideo
Stuffed plastic in the trunk of a car
Ask Aldo how it feels
Because tonight, tonight
Everyone dances or nobody dances
To celebrate a midnight verdict
Scrawled in blood on the discotheque walls
You've got hands and a heart
and friends that share a gut feeling
A blueprint for combustion
Send the emperor's assassins reeling
There's something on the horizon
It's the terror of every scoundrel
A flock of enemy combatants come to take away your power
Pressure points and arteries, at home and overseas
Capital gains have jugular veins
We've got sharpened steel and muscle
I saw you in Mogadishu
I was there on the morning of Tet
We have a date and we won't forget
That tonight, tonight, we lower your earthly remains
All over the world, we recite your last rites,
a joyous celebration
A holiday to serenade your memory into oblivion
Back to hell
It's karma collection day
And all around the world there's people saying:
Weapons? Check!
Are you ready? Yes!
Let's get it on with these devils
I don't know if there's hell below
If so, let's kick them to the lowest level
We march with gas in bottles, zip guns
and pipe bomb power
We march, legions of ants, to devour this mega monster
All members of the international bad guy league take note:
We laugh and cheer and celebrate
every time that you get smoked
I was there at Nasaria
I was there at Diem Bien Phu
I watched you on CNN
Stripped to the ass for the live broadcast
Happy children parade your remains through the streets
I saw you in Montevideo
Stuffed plastic in the trunk of a car
Ask Aldo how it feels
Because tonight, tonight
Everyone dances or nobody dances
To celebrate a midnight verdict
Scrawled in blood on the discotheque walls
You've got hands and a heart
and friends that share a gut feeling
A blueprint for combustion
Send the emperor's assassins reeling
There's something on the horizon
It's the terror of every scoundrel
A flock of enemy combatants come to take away your power
Pressure points and arteries, at home and overseas
Capital gains have jugular veins
We've got sharpened steel and muscle
I saw you in Mogadishu
I was there on the morning of Tet
We have a date and we won't forget
That tonight, tonight, we lower your earthly remains
All over the world, we recite your last rites,
a joyous celebration
A holiday to serenade your memory into oblivion
Back to hell
Lyrics submitted by qpalzm2
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