Master Race
Questioning the Master Race: New Model Army's Critical Anthem
Lyrics
Well we all learned how to use a fork and a knife
Learning societal norms, etiquette, and conventions.
How sometimes we have to wear a suit and tie
Acknowledging the need for formal attire in certain situations.
And understand these things are what give us the right
Recognizing that these actions grant a perceived superiority.
To go around the world acting superior
Critiquing the arrogant attitude resulting from perceived superiority.
We live with missiles and the armaments cache
Living in a world with nuclear weapons and military stockpiles.
With rewritten histories and a fictional past
Dealing with manipulated histories and fabricated past events.
And though some of us still have questions to ask
Expressing lingering uncertainties and unresolved questions.
This ship, she sails without a captain
Highlighting a lack of leadership or direction in society.
Ch: Goddamn the Master Race that we're born in
Expressing frustration with the societal norms and attitudes.
Goddamn the howling wolf that we're serving
Expressing frustration with the oppressive forces being served.
I've had it up to here . . .
Reaching a breaking point with the current state of affairs.
And the opposition, we ain't doing so well
Describing the struggles of the opposition against oppressive forces.
Our understanding is weak and our knowledge is small
Pointing out the weaknesses in understanding and knowledge.
And though kids scrawl frustration on the back street wall
Noting expressions of frustration by the youth on the streets.
Most of them can't even spell bastard
Highlighting the irony of youth rebellion with limited knowledge.
Ch: Goddamn the Master Race that we're born in
Reiterating frustration with the perceived master race.
Goddamn the howling wolf that we're serving
Continuing frustration with the oppressive forces being served.
Sometimes all I know is that cold wind blows
Expressing uncertainty and a sense of foreboding.
Down the valley from the mountain snows
Describing a chilling and ominous atmosphere.
On these muggy nights I lie awake
Experiencing restlessness on humid nights.
And wait for the thunder and the skies to break
Awaiting a metaphorical storm or rebellion.
But they are god and they are strong
Describing the powerful and authoritative nature of those in control.
And they can name the right and wrong
Asserting the authority to define right and wrong.
And they reclaim the things they own
Claiming ownership and control over societal aspects.
They call us now . . .
Being called upon or summoned by those in power.
So Candy please forgive these things that I've done
Seeking forgiveness for succumbing to the pressures of the master race.
When the Master Race calls I know sometimes that I run
Acknowledging the tendency to avoid the influence of the master race.
You mean more to me now than you ever did before
Expressing the increased importance of loved ones in resisting control.
As I try to stay away from their clutches
Attempting to distance oneself from the influence of oppressive forces.
Ch: Goddamn the master race that we're born in
Reiterating frustration with being born into the master race.
Goddamn the howling wolf that we're serving
Continuing frustration with the oppressive forces being served.
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