CMND/CTRL

So the now the protagonist has made peace with those he’s left behind on Earth (see “Diamond Eyes”), and has made his case for sitting on the throne next to the “complex priestess” to rule over Earth (see “Royal”). The third track on the album is an introduction to the relationship the protagonist and the priestess have. The male is CMND, the female is CTRL. They argue over the deteriorating conditions on Earth and whose fault it is.

“I can’t tell…How’s this shitt all my fault? It’s a department I fill but they should So I send commands just because I can Now I can just imagine the difference it has”

The protagonist makes the case to his queen that the Earthlings rely too much on the gods, when they should be taking care of their own problems. Sadly, he is losing hope in humanity. In the track “Royal,” he demonstrated a passion for saving humanity, but now he sends commands “just because I can.” He imagines that even his half-assed efforts are saving the humans from destroying themselves.

“Straight out your mind You see I’m well aware, you’re out of your mind”

He bickers with his queen, upset that she has let things get so out of hand on Earth. Remember, he has only just arrived on his throne, so he feels none of the blame rests on him.

“I said your name it slipped off my tongue

Pointed at the camera Laughing at you”

The gods are being defied openly. In some circles it is considered disrespectful to depict God’s name in writing, and perhaps in some instances this stretches to uttering the name at all. But in this case, not only is God’s name being spoken, those speaking it are pointing at the camera and laughing at God.

“You see no one cares Its how you wear it not what it is”

If you suck at your job, then it doesn’t matter that your nametag says “God.”

“I can’t tell, but how’s this shit not your fault Bitch you’re barbaric, King Kong, get some”

The male ruler resorts to name calling, further asserting that responsibility for the brutal condition of man rests with his queen.

“Switching command, just because I can I like to see you wear it why can’t I stare”

Though newly arrived, it seems the god king has more power than the god queen. But occasionally he hands over command, because it turns him on to see her in supreme control of the cosmos.

“Switching command just because I can and if I let my guard down who knows what then.

An underlying sexual tension exists between the king and queen. He playfully goads her. Physical concerns, including sex, should have been left behind on Earth. This is the dilemma the protagonist faces.

"So once again yea, just because I can well just because I can”

He is losing interest in his godly duties to command the Earthlings, as his relationship with his queen steals his focus. This leads us directly into the fourth track, “You’ve Seen the Butcher.”

Best song on their new album by far! But I suggest waiting for official lyrics because this look way off.

i agree with kornography18... plus, i think;

'Straight out of your mind You see I'm well aware Well out of your mind Straight'

sounds a bit more like

'Straight out of your mind You see I'm well aware You're out of your your mind Straight'

I have no idea how to correct the lyrics, But I'll just paste them here so someone who does can submit them :)

I can’t tell, how’s this shit all my fault? It's a department I feel but they should And I say CMND’s just because I can Oh I can just imagine the difference it has

Straight out of your mind You see I'm well aware You're out of your mind Straight

I said your name it slipped off my tongue Point it at the camera laughing at you (haha) Once sucked in, you’ll see no one cares It's how you wear it, not why it hates

Straight out of your mind You see I'm well aware You're out of your mind Straight out

I can’t tell, how this shit not your fault? Bitch you're barbaric in our picture Switching CMND just because I can I like to see you wear it, why can't I stare?

Switching CMND just because I can And if I let my guard down who knows what then?

Once again just because I can Just because I can!

It's pretty badass how he says, "Switchin' CMND , just because I can"

The meaning of this song is the conversion of a Windows user to a Mac user. The need for understanding the differences and similarities of the Command (CMND) and Control (CTRL) buttons is fundamental.

Chino is obviously a Mac user, and therefore superior to all of you Windoze fanboys.

@Flumburt

Fuck you man. Chino wouldn't use a mac. He's not a fucking hipster.

and so we see just how subjective rylics rly are..

Sounds to me like a guy angry with a girl from his past.

the only thing that throws me off is his talking about I like to see you wear it why can't I stare? That is either mocking her or just being angry that he's sexually attracted to her and maybe she's rejected him.

Also I'm unsure of "if I let my guard down who knows what then" Is he angry over liking her or is that line meaning that he's moving on?

What is everyone elses take on the lyrics?

It's about having sex with the girl with a strap-on