Lyrics
The rides are fast, the thrill is mean
The amusement park rides are fast-paced, providing an intense thrill.
Your heart is pumping, you're sure to scream
Engaging in the ride causes an accelerated heartbeat and the likelihood of screaming.
You'll always go, for another ride
Despite the intensity, there's a desire to experience the ride repeatedly.
The second time, you'll be on the other side
After the second time, the experience changes, possibly becoming unsettling or challenging.
You hold on tight, you have no sight, not even a clue
During the ride, there's a sense of uncertainty, and holding on tightly is necessary.
The carnie man has a plan, they know what to do
The carnival worker has a plan, suggesting a controlled and deliberate experience.
Round and round and round and round and round you go
The repetition of circular motion in the ride is emphasized.
Where you get off, only we'll know
Where the ride ends is known only to the operators.
You find yourself in a cold room of glass
After the ride, the individual finds themselves in a cold, sterile environment made of glass.
Signs of counless children, reflections past
Visible signs of numerous children and their past experiences are reflected in the glass.
Things you knew and loved are hard to see
Objects and people that were familiar become difficult to recognize.
Your body's empty, your wills been taken by me
There's a sense of emptiness and a loss of personal agency after the experience.
Submerged - Tell ya what I'm gonna do
Introduction of the term "Submerged" indicating a shift or transformation.
Submerged - Someone's gonna make a slave out of you
Suggesting that someone will make a subordinate or controlled individual out of the person.
Submerged - Not really sure the price you'll bring
Uncertainty about the cost or consequences of this transformation.
Submerged - And you're not gonna say anything
The transformed person is expected to remain silent about their experience.
Submerged - Now for the shocking truth
Introduction of the term "shocking truth" possibly related to the nature of the conditioning.
Submerged - Our conditioning it's "fool proof"
Asserting that the conditioning process is believed to be foolproof.
Submerged - Endless stock, supply and demand
Reference to a system of endless supply and demand for the transformed individuals.
Submerged - How about another ride, the kiddies ride for free
Suggesting an offer for another ride, possibly with a disturbing implication that children ride for free.
Another day, another town
Transition to a different setting or day, continuing the narrative.
Gather round for the greatest show on earth
Invitation to gather for a significant and captivating event.
That's it folks, there's for one and all
Announcement of the end of the show, emphasizing inclusivity with "for one and all."
And the kiddies ride for free
Reiteration that children can ride for free, concluding the lyrics with a potentially unsettling note.
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