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Corporate Chains Unveiled: Family of Light's Critique in 'Thumb'
Lyrics
Underneath the rich man
The impoverished man is beneath the wealthy individual.
Lives a man in blue
A person dressed in blue resides there, symbolizing a distinct social class.
Spends his time demanding
This individual spends time issuing commands.
Orders you must do
These commands are obligatory orders that others are required to follow.
Useless workers
Workers are deemed useless by the speaker.
Paid to torture
These workers are paid to inflict suffering or harm.
Keep calm and collected
Despite the circumstances, the instruction is to remain calm and composed.
Ready for a war
Preparedness for a conflict or battle is emphasized.
Explosive rash compulsion
There is an impulsive and explosive desire or drive.
Face against the floor
The speaker envisions a scenario where one's face is forced against the ground.
Directives from the rich man
More instructions are received from the wealthy figure.
Protect his rules and costs
The aim is to safeguard the rules and expenses of the affluent individual.
A pusher preaching freedom
A person advocating freedom is portrayed as a pusher, possibly suggesting manipulation.
Disguised in blue
This advocate of freedom is camouflaged in blue, possibly indicating a deceptive facade.
Useless workers
Reiteration of the perception that workers are considered useless.
Paid to torture
These workers are financially compensated for causing harm.
Useless workers
Continued emphasis on the perception of workers being useless and paid for inflicting harm.
Paid to torture
Repetition, underscoring the idea that workers are paid for causing suffering.
Useless workers
Emphasizing once again that workers are perceived as useless and paid for causing harm.
Paid to torture
A final repetition of the notion that workers receive payment for inflicting torture.
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