Slave the Hive
Unveiling the Dark Realities: High on Fire's 'Slave the Hive' Meaning
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Reading your thoughts, Just a bird in a cage, Just a rat in a maze
Feeling like your thoughts are constrained, limited, akin to being trapped in a birdcage or a maze.
Spiritual death, just a satanic catch, just a new god of lent
A sense of spiritual decay or corruption, likening it to a devilish trap or a new deity associated with sacrifice during Lent.
Dimensional screen, just a gospel to squeeze, just attention to seize
References to a dimensional screen, suggesting a distorted view of reality, possibly manipulated like a gospel to grab attention.
Plagerant muse, just a part for the fool, just a global epidemic
Comparing artistic inspiration tainted by plagiarism to a contribution to foolishness, possibly hinting at a widespread intellectual theft issue.
Flock of bats, unearthly addicts
Metaphorical mention of a group of bats representing abnormal or addicted entities.
Slave the hive, the clever bastards
An imperative statement to dominate or control the collective society (the hive) by cunning individuals.
Reading the lines just to pay your daily tides, just to bleed the vacant line
Reading or following societal norms to fulfill obligatory duties, bleeding out creativity in the process.
Web tainted minds, the majestic tribal sign, just inflicting mental crimes
Minds influenced or tainted by the internet, portraying tribal symbolism, causing harm through mental manipulation.
Drawn to your grid, just a small reckless sin, just a life changing crypt
Drawn into a system or structure, committing small yet impactful rebellious acts, leading to a life-altering revelation or secret.
Gambit aflame, just to keep the cattle lame, your lobotomy is here
Using strategies or ploys to maintain control over the passive population, offering a lobotomy as a solution to keep them subdued.
Flock of bats, unearthly addicts
Repeated mention of bats as a symbol of abnormal, addictive entities.
Slave the hive, the clever bastards
Reiterating the imperative statement to subjugate or control the collective society (the hive) by cunning individuals.
They got us wired to the reptile brain, your life is not the same, this world is insane
Suggesting manipulation or control by higher powers, altering fundamental instincts and perception of reality.
Played by the man, just a torturous hand, executing his plans
Being controlled or manipulated by authority figures, executing their plans through oppressive means.
Taunt you and tease, at the end of the chain, just accepting the game
Taunting and teasing individuals at the bottom of the societal hierarchy, accepting their subservient position.
Ever think twice in your evil device, how the programs concise
Questioning the thought process behind malicious or harmful actions, contemplating the precision of these programmed behaviors.
Digital tweak, the religion to seek, just a stab from the creeps
Describing the pursuit of digital aspects of life as a quasi-religious quest or manipulation by deceitful individuals.
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