Scientifiction: I. A Clot of Tragedy Lyrics

Lyric discussion by cloud rider 

Cover art for Scientifiction: I. A Clot of Tragedy lyrics by Norma Jean

I think the reference to "raven" is key here. The Raven is symbolic to many of a creator and our technology in conflict with the created world is a process of mutual fear (starvation-->agriculture, food surplus, civilization). This clarifies the "bring this to its knees" where science already bows to religion, "marching in slumber" something scientists don't do, and "deceit" whereas it is deceit to believe this should alleviate our fears.