I essentially see "The Hounds" as Wily sort of reaching the top of his game so to speak. He's managed to convince the city that Light is responsible for the death of Emily. I sort of imagine him dancing through the streets as he sings it, gathering a crowd of followers as he goes.
The first verse is essentially his convincing of the townsfolk that Light committed the crime, while the second verse directly addresses Light.
Wily admits the fact that he may not be the most pure individual in the world ("wash these bloodstains from my hands", etc) but at this point the City is more of a robotic utopia as opposed to the much more dystopian city from later in the story. The people feel safe under the protection of Wily's robots, and are well served by their utility. Wily has gained the citizens' trust and favor by "plugging the city in."
So, LetterD, I'm pretty much in complete agreement. Rwiqqum is correct that Wily holds power over the machines, but he also holds power over the City and its Citizens at this point. He's just rubbing it in Light's face that he has cunningly managed to gain the total power he has always desired.
I essentially see "The Hounds" as Wily sort of reaching the top of his game so to speak. He's managed to convince the city that Light is responsible for the death of Emily. I sort of imagine him dancing through the streets as he sings it, gathering a crowd of followers as he goes. The first verse is essentially his convincing of the townsfolk that Light committed the crime, while the second verse directly addresses Light.
Wily admits the fact that he may not be the most pure individual in the world ("wash these bloodstains from my hands", etc) but at this point the City is more of a robotic utopia as opposed to the much more dystopian city from later in the story. The people feel safe under the protection of Wily's robots, and are well served by their utility. Wily has gained the citizens' trust and favor by "plugging the city in."
So, LetterD, I'm pretty much in complete agreement. Rwiqqum is correct that Wily holds power over the machines, but he also holds power over the City and its Citizens at this point. He's just rubbing it in Light's face that he has cunningly managed to gain the total power he has always desired.