Our Time Honored Tradition of Cannibalism
Unveiling Society's Self-Destruction Dance
Lyrics
From black panthers and the c.i.a
Reference to historical and political entities (black panthers and the c.i.a) suggesting a broader societal context.
Into a sharp wit with a stupid slag
Transition from external conflicts to internal issues, possibly criticizing a relationship with a lack of intelligence.
We've gone and dug our own hole cause everybody knows
Admission of collective responsibility for problems, acknowledging self-destructive behavior.
We eat our own
Metaphorical expression highlighting internal conflict, self-destructive tendencies, or betrayal within the community.
So busy fighting each other while the real bastards run for cover
Critique of misplaced priorities, focusing on internal disputes instead of addressing more significant external threats.
We shoot our own leaders down
Accusation of undermining or eliminating one's own leaders before they can challenge those in power.
Before those in power get the chance
Suggesting a preemptive strike against potential leaders, allowing those in power to manipulate the situation.
So they sit back and laugh while we destroy ourselves
Observation that those in power benefit from the internal strife, reinforcing the theme of self-destruction.
Wake up and shut up we've become our worst enemy
Call to awareness and silence, recognizing self-inflicted harm and urging for a change in behavior.
Turning inward to our own detriment
Warning about the negative consequences of turning inward, harming oneself and the collective community.
Forgetting the message we were to send
Reminder of a forgotten message or purpose, implying a loss of direction or unity.
We've lost count up victims roll call
Indication of a high number of casualties or victims, possibly referencing internal conflicts.
They're all our own look back at what we've done
Recognition that the victims are part of the same community, reflecting on the harm caused within.
Drove out the wrong side kicked sand in our own eyes
Metaphor of driving out the wrong side, symbolizing misguided actions leading to self-inflicted harm.
With every hero's welcome is another group on the side
Highlighting a cycle of heroism and betrayal, with each hero's welcome accompanied by internal strife.
Ready to fire if they step out of line
Warning about internal threats, ready to attack if someone deviates from the perceived norm.
Just one mistake
Emphasizing the fragility of the situation, where one mistake can lead to severe consequences.
And jealous hands claw away any hope for a better way
Depiction of envy and destructive behavior eroding any hope for positive change.
You bought it forget it goodbye
Suggesting a transaction or deal where something valuable is given up and forgotten.
So saints be on your toes and heros be not proud
Advising vigilance for the righteous (saints) and caution for heroes, acknowledging potential downfall from the people.
Because as soon as the people rise someone will tear you down
Warning about the inevitable criticism and opposition when people rise against the status quo.
Wake up and shut up we've become our worst enemy
Reiteration of the call to awareness and silence, emphasizing the theme of self-destructive behavior.
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