To me this seems like an Anti-Scientology song, or at least a song that is rallying against the same inherent abilities of certain humans to control subordinate populations through cultism. The opening verse is both the most primal and the most disturbing as it describes the base desire of humans to innervate and control their surroundings. It's the same modus operandi as serial killers just with that one slightly less (physically) non-violent tweak. That's why the first verse is so dark, it could well be the same thoughts/words of a serial killer. The continuation into themes of control and revelation at the end that the figure is in fact a cult leader is even more disturbing. I think it's largely inspired by people like L. Ron Hubbard, Charles Manson.
right on, it feels like the journey from the point of view of the new initiate into any cult. at first, the rantings and ideas of this madman are abrasive and blunt, but you're intrigued, nonetheless. then as the song moves into the more somber part, it feels like the initiate coming to terms and relating with the ideals. just as cult leaders will sooth you with "understanding" and that you "belong" because the rest of the world has thrown you away, basically taking advantage of your confusion. then it moves back into madness, as the follower begins to feel...
right on, it feels like the journey from the point of view of the new initiate into any cult. at first, the rantings and ideas of this madman are abrasive and blunt, but you're intrigued, nonetheless. then as the song moves into the more somber part, it feels like the initiate coming to terms and relating with the ideals. just as cult leaders will sooth you with "understanding" and that you "belong" because the rest of the world has thrown you away, basically taking advantage of your confusion. then it moves back into madness, as the follower begins to feel genuinely engrossed in the causes of the collective, and takes on the agenda as his own. it's too late, there's no turning back.
To me this seems like an Anti-Scientology song, or at least a song that is rallying against the same inherent abilities of certain humans to control subordinate populations through cultism. The opening verse is both the most primal and the most disturbing as it describes the base desire of humans to innervate and control their surroundings. It's the same modus operandi as serial killers just with that one slightly less (physically) non-violent tweak. That's why the first verse is so dark, it could well be the same thoughts/words of a serial killer. The continuation into themes of control and revelation at the end that the figure is in fact a cult leader is even more disturbing. I think it's largely inspired by people like L. Ron Hubbard, Charles Manson.
right on, it feels like the journey from the point of view of the new initiate into any cult. at first, the rantings and ideas of this madman are abrasive and blunt, but you're intrigued, nonetheless. then as the song moves into the more somber part, it feels like the initiate coming to terms and relating with the ideals. just as cult leaders will sooth you with "understanding" and that you "belong" because the rest of the world has thrown you away, basically taking advantage of your confusion. then it moves back into madness, as the follower begins to feel...
right on, it feels like the journey from the point of view of the new initiate into any cult. at first, the rantings and ideas of this madman are abrasive and blunt, but you're intrigued, nonetheless. then as the song moves into the more somber part, it feels like the initiate coming to terms and relating with the ideals. just as cult leaders will sooth you with "understanding" and that you "belong" because the rest of the world has thrown you away, basically taking advantage of your confusion. then it moves back into madness, as the follower begins to feel genuinely engrossed in the causes of the collective, and takes on the agenda as his own. it's too late, there's no turning back.
btw - lol at the horse whinny at ~6:55