Not sure I agree sandihume re: these lyrics not being to the point
this song is basically suggesting that as the human 'story' draws to a close, and stating that for the most part ordinary people will never receive recognition for their contibutions unless they are "a shepherd king, a virgin birth, etc" (i.e. someone like Jesus) - which is a another way of pointing out that there was nothing more (or less) remarkable about Jesus compared to anyone else who has ever lived and yet billions worldwide follow his life. This point is later emphasised with the line "as we, the two-bits, are ushered on and swiftly off the stage"
the line "Because history exalts only the pornography of force..." is referring to the fact that history is written by the victors (aka "murderers and psychopaths"), with the people who are effected by their actions ignored and forgotten. this is why there is no point in "[storming] the edit suite" as we are merely the "supporting cast(e)", and therefore there is nothing we can do to change how history has been recorded and passed on
I love the closing lines of the song "A piece of advice: if you're cast on thin ice, you may as well dance" - if the 'powers that be' decide that you're of no significance, you might as well just enjoy yourself - "Do what you feel you must, but as for me I was not put on this earth to subjugate or serve" - basically, do what you feel necessary to make yourself/your life comfortable but don't do 'Them' any favours, because they aren't going to do you any favours anytime soon
Not sure I agree sandihume re: these lyrics not being to the point
this song is basically suggesting that as the human 'story' draws to a close, and stating that for the most part ordinary people will never receive recognition for their contibutions unless they are "a shepherd king, a virgin birth, etc" (i.e. someone like Jesus) - which is a another way of pointing out that there was nothing more (or less) remarkable about Jesus compared to anyone else who has ever lived and yet billions worldwide follow his life. This point is later emphasised with the line "as we, the two-bits, are ushered on and swiftly off the stage"
the line "Because history exalts only the pornography of force..." is referring to the fact that history is written by the victors (aka "murderers and psychopaths"), with the people who are effected by their actions ignored and forgotten. this is why there is no point in "[storming] the edit suite" as we are merely the "supporting cast(e)", and therefore there is nothing we can do to change how history has been recorded and passed on
I love the closing lines of the song "A piece of advice: if you're cast on thin ice, you may as well dance" - if the 'powers that be' decide that you're of no significance, you might as well just enjoy yourself - "Do what you feel you must, but as for me I was not put on this earth to subjugate or serve" - basically, do what you feel necessary to make yourself/your life comfortable but don't do 'Them' any favours, because they aren't going to do you any favours anytime soon
Fantastic song
this is what i was thinking. good explanation.
this is what i was thinking. good explanation.