Words cannot even describe how I feel about this song. I think the instrumental aspect of it speaks for itself, honestly. The lyrics just add a whole new dimension to it. Total mindfuck of a song.
I heard this song after reading and interview where Alice Glass mentioned having placed much of this album's influence on some of the political government vs. people events that have occurred over the last couple years. She stated knowing quit a few people on a personal level who were affected negatively, and it changed her view of the world.
So with that said, I feel as though this song is talking about humanity as a whole. People turning on people, whether they want to see it that way or not.
"I need you pure/ I need you clean" and "Don't try to enlighten me" seem like references to our information sources/ the news. Perhaps implying a desire for raw truth?
"Never thought I was the enemy" seems like it can play on either side of the team. Could be a reference to the government's oblivion of their impact on the 99%, or it could be the people saying, "hey guys, why are we the ones suffering here? what have we done so wrong?"
Anyway, I'm really not much for political conspiracies or drama or anything. This is just the image in my head every time I hear this song.
Seems to me that this album is heavily influenced by religion/politics/humanity... but then again, so are the last two albums. Part of why I love this band so much.
Can't wait to hear other fans interpretations of this song.
Words cannot even describe how I feel about this song. I think the instrumental aspect of it speaks for itself, honestly. The lyrics just add a whole new dimension to it. Total mindfuck of a song.
I heard this song after reading and interview where Alice Glass mentioned having placed much of this album's influence on some of the political government vs. people events that have occurred over the last couple years. She stated knowing quit a few people on a personal level who were affected negatively, and it changed her view of the world.
So with that said, I feel as though this song is talking about humanity as a whole. People turning on people, whether they want to see it that way or not. "I need you pure/ I need you clean" and "Don't try to enlighten me" seem like references to our information sources/ the news. Perhaps implying a desire for raw truth? "Never thought I was the enemy" seems like it can play on either side of the team. Could be a reference to the government's oblivion of their impact on the 99%, or it could be the people saying, "hey guys, why are we the ones suffering here? what have we done so wrong?"
Anyway, I'm really not much for political conspiracies or drama or anything. This is just the image in my head every time I hear this song. Seems to me that this album is heavily influenced by religion/politics/humanity... but then again, so are the last two albums. Part of why I love this band so much.
Can't wait to hear other fans interpretations of this song.