Control

Silent Revolt: Unveiling Power Dynamics in Kodama's 'Control'
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Lyrics

Silence is sacred

Silence is considered sacred and valuable.

Actions speak louder than words

Actions carry more significance and impact than mere words.

Conveyor belt of factions gather from the herds

Various groups are forming and aligning, like on a conveyor belt, emerging from larger herds or communities.

To the hands of the owner power transferred

Power is being transferred to the hands of the owner or a governing force.

Taken from those never seen nor heard

Power is taken from those who are unseen or unheard, possibly marginalized or overlooked.

This covenant will never fail

The mentioned covenant, possibly an agreement or promise, is asserted to be unwavering.

Through governance we will prevail

It is believed that through effective governance, they will overcome challenges and succeed.

Another day under the setting sun

Reflecting on another day passing under the setting sun.

Yet to see the tables turn

Anticipation for a change or shift in circumstances, yet to witness the tables turning.

As factions fight in the ashes, idle hands will let them burn

In the midst of factional conflicts, inaction may lead to destructive consequences.

Hand on the throat, blood on the lip

Describes a physical confrontation with a hand on the throat and blood on the lip.

Whitening knuckles, tightening grip

Implies an intensifying and firm control, with knuckles whitening and grip tightening.

Silence the martyrs, stifle dissent

Advocating for suppressing or silencing those who resist, possibly martyrs or dissenters.

Seize all control under God's firmament

Seeking total control under the authority of a divine or overarching power.

This covenant will never fail

Reiterates the steadfastness of the covenant.

Through governance we will prevail

Belief in prevailing through effective governance is reiterated.

Fed to the grinder, dispose of the sin

People or ideas deemed as sinful are metaphorically fed to a grinder, eliminated.

Tighten the circle, reign from within

Advocates for tightening control and reigning from within, possibly implying internal dominance.

Another day under the setting sun

Similar to line 8, contemplating another day passing under the setting sun.

Yet to see the tables turn

Reiteration of anticipation for a transformative event, still waiting for the tables to turn.

As factions fight in the ashes, idle hands will let them burn

Emphasizes the consequences of inaction during factional conflicts, suggesting that not intervening may lead to destructive outcomes.

One for all and all for one

Expresses solidarity and unity, emphasizing collective responsibility.

Bear witness, the setting of the sun

Repetition for emphasis: urging the audience to bear witness to a significant event, possibly the culmination of actions as the sun sets.

One for all and all for one

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Bear witness, the setting of the sun

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One for all and all for one

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Bear witness, the setting of the sun

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One for all and all for one

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Bear witness, the setting of the sun

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