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.
[Vex:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
Let me say it again
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
I'ma tell you again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
[Vex:]
Let me say it again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
[Tysha:]
When the slaves left Egypt, they never would have guessed
That they would be blessed in the wilderness
And now away from the ghettos our people must flee
Crack, crime and poverty are the shackles I see
How long will we live in this state of emergency?
In a place where hot water's the only thing that's free
Take me to the hot spring that lives by the meadow
Give me something else besides death in the ghetto
See, when the slaves left Egypt, they never would have guessed
That they'd find mannah and hot water in the wilderness
Nowadays our children have no place to play
'Cause everyday someone is killed by a stray
And still we live on without anything to say
As the closing of time shows us we can't stay
The population of our growing black nation
Hasn't changed since our ancestors were brought to plantations
So, recognize these thresholds of negative stress
You can get your hot water in the wilderness [Repeat]
[Vex:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
Let me say it again
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
I'ma tell you again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
[Vex:]
Let me say it again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
Yes
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
Let me say it again
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
I'ma tell you again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
[Vex:]
Let me say it again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
[Tysha:]
When the slaves left Egypt, they never would have guessed
That they would be blessed in the wilderness
And now away from the ghettos our people must flee
Crack, crime and poverty are the shackles I see
How long will we live in this state of emergency?
In a place where hot water's the only thing that's free
Take me to the hot spring that lives by the meadow
Give me something else besides death in the ghetto
See, when the slaves left Egypt, they never would have guessed
That they'd find mannah and hot water in the wilderness
Nowadays our children have no place to play
'Cause everyday someone is killed by a stray
And still we live on without anything to say
As the closing of time shows us we can't stay
The population of our growing black nation
Hasn't changed since our ancestors were brought to plantations
So, recognize these thresholds of negative stress
You can get your hot water in the wilderness [Repeat]
[Vex:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
Let me say it again
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
I'ma tell you again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
[Vex:]
Let me say it again
[Vex and Mondo:]
Hot water in the wilderness
Hot water in the wilderness
Yes
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