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This line suggests a symbolic act of defiance or rebellion against a deity or belief system that is no longer relevant.

Describes the outdated and unhealthy nature of the subject, possibly referring to the "dead god" mentioned in the previous line.

Characterizes the act as a controversial argument against an old deception or fraudulent concept.

Indicates a lack of innovation, exhaustion of ideas, or a sense of being stuck in repetitive patterns.

Suggests a connection to family history or inheritance, with debris possibly representing the remnants of the past.

Expresses a feeling of isolation or estrangement due to disillusionment with the surrounding environment.

Raises questions about ownership and identity, pondering whether anything truly belongs to the speaker.

Reflects on the possibility of deception, leaving the speaker uncertain about their beliefs or understanding of reality.

Suggests a critical examination of decay or corruption, using carrion metaphorically to represent societal flaws.

Implies a deceptive act performed under the guise of benefiting someone else.

Highlights the willingness to sacrifice one's own well-being for financial gain or success.

Comments on the extreme measures taken for profitability, even at the expense of essential elements.

Introduces a metaphorical concept of phantom limbs, indicating unseen influences that extend their reach everywhere.

Suggests destructive actions taken by others to benefit themselves, even at the cost of the speaker's well-being.

Describes the vulnerable state of the third world as a target for exploitation.

Connects the cost of freedom to the dynamics of a market where exploitation is inherent.

Quoting a famous line, it implies the transient nature of things and the dissolution of stability.

Expresses a nonchalant attitude toward the normalization of extreme situations or societal issues.

Poses a question about satisfaction with the current state of affairs or circumstances.

Asks about personal fulfillment, hinting at the potential emptiness within the current societal structure.

Ironically acknowledges the illusion of control within predefined societal scripts.

Points out the limitations imposed by societal structures, despite the illusion of personal agency.

Comments on the lack of empathy in the system, which tends to marginalize individuals without remorse.

Describes a harsh and unfeeling process of exclusion or isolation.

Criticizes the simplistic view that attributes societal dynamics solely to supply and demand.

Introduces the concept of the "invisible hand," a metaphor for the unseen forces shaping economies.

Reiterates the idea of instability and dissolution of the solid, using a famous quote.

Reaffirms a lack of concern or indifference toward the extreme normalization of societal issues.

Warns that if a negative force is affecting others, it will eventually impact the speaker as well.

States that the value of future prospects has diminished or become less significant.

Describes a cycle involving maintenance, decay, and composition that centralizes power and control in the home.

Emphasizes a designed cycle that concentrates wealth and control, possibly alluding to societal structures.

Enumerates the key elements in the designed cycle: wealth, power, and control.

Suggests that the cycle is tailored for those who are knowledgeable about its workings.

Expresses a sense of restriction or confinement, possibly imposed by societal norms or expectations.

Indicates a demand to conform and experience submission, reinforcing a lack of freedom.

Points out the asymmetry in surveillance, where the speaker may be observed without awareness.

Connects freedom to a conditional state, implying that certain actions or adjustments are necessary to maintain