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Masked Jackal Lyrics
I saw his face, on every channel
His slogans in all the papers
I heard people, repeat his words
I saw them shouting, his flag in their hands
I saw him making promises
I heard him talk about life
But I saw his fingers too
They were crossed behind his back
Darling of the TV screen
Manipulator of the purse strings
Master of the spoken words
Jackal with connections
Worshipped by the masses
Leader with ulterior motives
(All talk and no do)
(Is neither a good offense or defense)
(Get with it boys and girls)
(Your house needs to be put in order too)
His slate, clean as snow
Covers over his dark past
To be in league with workers
Pictures he loved to see
But I read in his eyes
Promotion reality
He played his part to the end
Shot leaving a shambles
His slogans in all the papers
I heard people, repeat his words
I saw them shouting, his flag in their hands
I heard him talk about life
But I saw his fingers too
They were crossed behind his back
Manipulator of the purse strings
Master of the spoken words
Jackal with connections
Leader with ulterior motives
(Is neither a good offense or defense)
(Get with it boys and girls)
(Your house needs to be put in order too)
Covers over his dark past
To be in league with workers
Pictures he loved to see
Promotion reality
He played his part to the end
Shot leaving a shambles
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I can't believe that there are no comments on this song, one of the best Thrash metal songs ever. Coroner is one hell of a band, too technical, yet aesthetically pleasing, my interpretation of the song is that it talks about how politicians pretend to be quite righteous, and then turn out to be false, corrupt, and will end up to miscontrue the general public, they deceive them by giving promises and such, then they turn out to be liars. It's quite simple.
Thanks for kicking off the discussion, faladorcre. Some excellent comments for this brilliant song. You are correct in your analysis of the song, but it is more specific than what you have said. The song is clearly about the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu, General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party (1965-1989). He was known for his absolute power and domination of every aspect of the lives of the people, as well as his economic bleeding of Romania, spending everything of the country's wealth on himself and his family. Most of the meanings of the lyrics are fairly evident, but here are...
Thanks for kicking off the discussion, faladorcre. Some excellent comments for this brilliant song. You are correct in your analysis of the song, but it is more specific than what you have said. The song is clearly about the Romanian dictator Nicolae Ceaucescu, General Secretary of the Romanian Communist Party (1965-1989). He was known for his absolute power and domination of every aspect of the lives of the people, as well as his economic bleeding of Romania, spending everything of the country's wealth on himself and his family. Most of the meanings of the lyrics are fairly evident, but here are some specific references to him: "To be in league with workers" - He started out as a member of the communist party, to fight for the rights of his fellow workers. "Shot leaving a shambles" - With the country on its knees, Ceaucescu and his wife were rounded up by the people and summarily executed by firing squad. The country was left in "a shambles". I hope that helps.
@faladorcre yeah this is one of the best thrash metal songs ive been nonstop listening to it, i just couldnt understand what it was about from the lyrics
@faladorcre yeah this is one of the best thrash metal songs ive been nonstop listening to it, i just couldnt understand what it was about from the lyrics