Lyrics
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing
The speaker acknowledges a sense of abundance and contentment under the guidance of a higher power.
He makes me lie down in green pastures
The divine presence provides a peaceful and nourishing environment for the speaker to rest.
He leads me beside quiet waters
The speaker experiences guidance in tranquil settings, symbolizing spiritual direction.
He refreshes my soul
The divine influence rejuvenates and brings comfort to the speaker's inner self.
He guides me along the right paths for his name's sake
Guidance along righteous paths is received for the sake of the divine entity's reputation.
You're mixing their thoughts slowly
The speaker observes a slow manipulation of others' thoughts by an unidentified force.
You're changing their worlds black and white
A transformation occurs, altering people's perspectives into a simplistic black-and-white view.
You're taking their souls carefully
The force subtly takes control of individuals' souls, feigning salvation.
Pretending to give them salvation
A deceptive act of providing salvation while concealing true intentions.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley
Despite facing challenges, the speaker remains fearless due to the divine presence.
I will fear no evil, for you are with me
Confidence in facing adversity because of the assurance of divine companionship.
Your rod and your staff, they comfort me
The comforting role of divine guidance, represented by the rod and staff.
You're breaking their resistance
An active breaking down of resistance to the manipulative force.
Feeding their minds with hate
The force instills hatred in individuals, influencing their thoughts negatively.
You're muting their pangs of conscience
Suppressing feelings of guilt or remorse in those manipulated by the force.
Making them ready to kill
Preparing individuals to be willing to commit acts of violence.
They are marching and singing to please you
People follow and serve the manipulative force willingly, marching and singing to please it.
They are shouting and fighting because of you
Conflict arises among individuals influenced by the force, fueled by their allegiance.
You are growing hungry / angry
The manipulative force intensifies its desire or anger, possibly indicating a malevolent transformation.
Until they are all turned into you
The force seeks complete control and transformation of all individuals under its influence.
They are marching and singing to please you
Repetition of the theme of individuals serving the manipulative force through marching and singing.
They are shouting and fighting because of you
Continuation of conflict among those influenced by the force, driven by their loyalty.
You are growing hungry / angry
Further indication of the manipulative force's increasing hunger or anger.
Until they are all turned into you
The ultimate goal is the complete transformation of all individuals into the image of the force.
The Lord is my shepherd, I lack nothing
Repetition of the earlier acknowledgment of abundance and contentment under divine guidance.
He makes me lie down in green pastures
Restating the serene and nourishing environment provided by the divine presence.
He leads me beside quiet waters
Reiterating the guidance in tranquil settings, symbolizing ongoing spiritual direction.
He refreshes my soul, refreshes my soul
Emphasis on the soul-refreshing aspect of the divine influence.
Even though I walk through the darkest valley
Repetition of the fearless attitude in the face of challenges due to divine companionship.
I will fear no evil, for you are with me
Renewed confidence in facing adversity with the assurance of divine presence.
They are marching and singing to please you
Recurrence of individuals willingly serving the manipulative force through marching and singing.
They are shouting and fighting because of you
Continued conflict among those influenced by the force, driven by their allegiance.
You are growing hungry / angry
Reiteration of the manipulative force's increasing hunger or anger.
Until they are all turned into you
Restating the ultimate goal of complete transformation into the image of the manipulative force.
They are marching and singing to please you
Repetition of the theme of individuals serving the manipulative force through marching and singing.
They are shouting and fighting because of you
Continuation of conflict among those influenced by the force, driven by their loyalty.
You are growing hungry / angry
Further indication of the manipulative force's increasing hunger or anger.
Until they are all turned into you
Reiteration of the ultimate goal of complete transformation into the image of the manipulative force.
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