The lyrics have many references to Jews/Judaism. From the band's Wiki page...
"Efrim himself is Jewish, and motifs relating to Judaism are occasionally present in the band's music (he described the band's recording of their first album as a 'Jewish experience')."
'Mount Zion' is in Jerusalem, Israel.
The 'Horah' is a traditional Jewish dance.
'Shoshana' probably refers to Shoshana Parsitz, a famous Zionist activist and Israeli politician.
'Kill first the banker'...well, Jews are well-known for their role in the finance industry. And we all know of the genocide inflicted upon them.
'Raping of Kings'...I thought perhaps that alludes to Jesus.
'Tear gas'...concentration camp exterminations.
'Plate-glass'...Kristallnacht during the Holocaust.
'It's nobler to never get paid, than to bank on shit and dismay.' Speaking of how the Jews have suffered, but maintain their pride by not asking for sympathy.
These are just a few observations. I'm not sure if the theme/message of the song is supposed to be anything Jewish, or if it's more universal and these are coincidences. But I found it interesting.
The lyrics have many references to Jews/Judaism. From the band's Wiki page... "Efrim himself is Jewish, and motifs relating to Judaism are occasionally present in the band's music (he described the band's recording of their first album as a 'Jewish experience')."
'Mount Zion' is in Jerusalem, Israel. The 'Horah' is a traditional Jewish dance. 'Shoshana' probably refers to Shoshana Parsitz, a famous Zionist activist and Israeli politician. 'Kill first the banker'...well, Jews are well-known for their role in the finance industry. And we all know of the genocide inflicted upon them. 'Raping of Kings'...I thought perhaps that alludes to Jesus. 'Tear gas'...concentration camp exterminations. 'Plate-glass'...Kristallnacht during the Holocaust. 'It's nobler to never get paid, than to bank on shit and dismay.' Speaking of how the Jews have suffered, but maintain their pride by not asking for sympathy.
These are just a few observations. I'm not sure if the theme/message of the song is supposed to be anything Jewish, or if it's more universal and these are coincidences. But I found it interesting.
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'let's televise and broadcast' The publicity of anti-Semitism.
'let's televise and broadcast' The publicity of anti-Semitism.
'the people united is a wonderful thing' People teaming up on Jews, obviously applicable to the Nazi regime.
'the people united is a wonderful thing' People teaming up on Jews, obviously applicable to the Nazi regime.
'don't be afraid, for the parade will not pass our way' Foreshadowing more suffering...
'don't be afraid, for the parade will not pass our way' Foreshadowing more suffering...