Lyric discussion by Ticemayn 

Cover art for The Primer lyrics by Between the Buried and Me

Primer:

  1. A textbook formerly used in primary education to teach the alphabet and other basic concepts.
  2. (biology) A single-stranded nucleic acid molecule required for the initiation of replication of a DNA molecule.
  3. Any substance used to start a fire.
  4. A small charge that explodes when struck with force that ignites the gunpowder in ammunition.
  5. A layer of paint designed to underlay a topcoat, used to enhance the adhesion and durability of the topcoat and help in protection of the surface.
  6. A device used to circulate gasoline into the ignition chamber of an engine.

Which one?

Definitely not about sequencing the genome haha

All could fit quite well though, bar the 6th one, too!