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.
I'm the [Incomprehensible] that reminds you of your blessing
And I'm reaper that takes them away
To a place where they can lay there
And wilt and rot away
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
I'm the glorified liar sending you sentiment
And then posing as the innocent
You don't know about ignorance or pain
But you said you could take it away
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
You call this inspiration, I call this a charade
Driven by institution, hell-bent on having the stain
I should grab all these cannibals
Lay them all in a straight line
And deny their requests for more, more, more, more
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
And I'm reaper that takes them away
To a place where they can lay there
And wilt and rot away
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
I'm the glorified liar sending you sentiment
And then posing as the innocent
You don't know about ignorance or pain
But you said you could take it away
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
You call this inspiration, I call this a charade
Driven by institution, hell-bent on having the stain
I should grab all these cannibals
Lay them all in a straight line
And deny their requests for more, more, more, more
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
Leave it to the cannibal now
Feed him what's left of us, the cunning wins again
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