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.
You still can feel
You still believe
You still can love me
You still can bleed
Parasite
You so unique, you
You soothe my mind
You still assure me
You stupefy
Parasite
You still believe
You still can love me
You still can bleed
Parasite
You so unique, you
You soothe my mind
You still assure me
You stupefy
Parasite
Lyrics submitted by innermisery
Parasite Lyrics as written by Mariqueen Arrabaca Maandig Atticus Ross
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
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First the correct lyrics:
"Yes, I can feel you Yes, I believe Yes, you can have me Yes, I can breathe
Parasite
Yes, now I need you Yes, you soothe my mind Yes, you have shown me Yes, you stupefy
Parasite"
In my opinion it's about the need of doing something like lust or appetite(in a sexual way). This need is controlling your life, but also kind of helping you survive:
"Yes, I can feel you" S/He feels the need (or the animal inside). "Yes, I believe" S/He believes that s/he makes free decision (even though they are controlled by the subconsciousness which is trying to satisfy the need) "Yes, you can have me" Now s/he is aware of her/his real intentions, but doesn't care because... "Yes, I can breathe" ...s/he feels finally free again, and all the derpessing feelings are gone.
"Yes, now I need you" S/He is becomming addicted to satisfying the need,... "Yes, you soothe my mind" ...since it makes all the "bad" thoughts go away. "Yes, you have shown me" The need showed her/him what s/he is missing. "Yes, you stupefy" The brain doesn't "waste" it's time anymore with rational thoughts and the alter-ego is thinking in a primitive way.
The word Parasite is in my opinion used because it is something that just damages an organism and doesn't do any good. The parasite which is described feels right, because the brain doesn't deliberate anymore and is stupefied.
I don't know if it makes sense, but I can relate to it since I split up with my ex-gf, because I thought that I was in love with another girl even though I was controlled by a lower force(literally lower). That's when I realized that a big part of my brain is primitive and then it was too late.
I'm not stating that my genitals are parasite, I do like sex, but I didn't gain anything from listenning to them instead of staying with the intelligent girl, I chose the one with the bigger sexual characteristics >.<
I agree with 1ing1ing, I think this song is about parasitic relationships and sex. Maybe Mariqueen only has herself to blame? After all, she flaunted those overtly sexual vibes in a pop music arena first (albeit with subversion and nudity) thus opening the floodgates for the T
I have reposted my comment b/c it was cut off unfortunately.<br /> <br /> I agree with 1ing1ing, I think this song is about parasitic relationships and sex. Maybe Mariqueen only has herself to blame? After all, she flaunted those overtly sexual vibes in a pop music arena first (albeit with subversion and nudity) thus opening the floodgates for the T&A criticism. Both Trent and Mariqueen pushed her sexual agenda and it ended in a flop or to the point of no return. Most music lovers love good music - great lyrics, good beat, beautiful sounding instruments and a outstanding voice. Unfortunately, this band and it's members possess none of these qualities which is why it failed. Even Trent has prove himself to be a hyped media creation instead of a musician.
Right at the end of the song, after the last 'parasite', she says 'proof'.
Parasite. This title makes me think of a literal parasite. Maybe its commentary on something else. Something that really stood out to me was the first 3 or 4 bars from "My country tis of thee."
It seems this is a description of the people with power over religious groups who use that power and the culture to get others to bleed for our energy policy (among others). I personally would directly call the ideas themselves the parasite but I don't think that is what is going on here.
yes i can feel you - religious people tend to describe belief as a feeling Yes i believe - Yes I believe Yes you can have me - I am willing to sacrifice myself Yes i can bleed - yes, i can bleed for those ideas
Parasite - a parasite feeds off the host.
Yes now i need you - People get addicted to the ideas You soothe my mind - because they help you deal Yes you have shown me - they claim to have answers we all want to have
You stupefy - how stupefying
Each track on the album is about how to "destroy angels"
I guess the "proof" is some sort of call to action for the listener to ask themselves honestly for proof?