The Lie
Deception Unveiled: Of Mice & Men's Revelation on Humanity's Choices
Lyrics
The human race, what did we create?
The speaker questions the creation of the human race.
We left our mark here, repercussions of choices made
The consequences of choices made by humans leave a lasting impact.
This is the end, multiply and spread
Expressing a sense of finality, urging multiplication and spreading, possibly hinting at destructive actions.
What did you expect when you reap our way and dig our graves
Consequences are faced when reaping what has been sown, possibly referring to the negative outcomes of human actions.
Force feeding chemicals into the mouths of all our youth
Criticizing the act of imposing harmful chemicals on the youth.
You might despise all of our lies, you're terrified of truth
The speaker acknowledges widespread deception and suggests fear of the truth.
We see you pulling strings of puppets as we speak
Observing manipulation and control by influential figures.
You're burying and you're killing of anything that you see fit
Criticism of destructive actions towards anything deemed suitable by those in power.
How could you do this to the ones that you're above?
Questioning the harm inflicted on those considered inferior.
How could you do this to the ones that you're above?
Repetition emphasizes the disbelief and disappointment in the actions of those in power.
I've had enough
The speaker declares they have reached a limit, possibly of tolerance or patience.
You're desolate, and no one cares
Describing a state of isolation and indifference towards the speaker.
As we march ahead towards the end
Moving forward towards an inevitable conclusion or outcome.
And over the edge
Suggesting a perilous journey with the mention of going "over the edge."
The callous souls that you were once responsible to feed
Addressing those who were responsible for nurturing, now described as callous souls.
Their hunger now burns inside of all they
The hunger within the once-nurtured now burns intensely.
So throw em high and maybe you'll find and maybe you'll find
Encouraging detachment, possibly implying a need to disassociate from negative influences.
So throw em high and maybe you'll find, you're not above me
Asserting equality by stating that those in power are not superior.
I've had enough
Reiteration of reaching a limit, emphasizing frustration or exhaustion.
You're desolate, and no one cares
Repeating the feeling of being isolated and ignored.
As we march ahead towards the end
Continuing the journey towards an unavoidable conclusion.
You're desolate, and no one cares
Reiterating the sense of isolation and lack of concern from others.
As we march ahead towards the end
Continuing the march towards an end, possibly symbolizing a collective fate.
And over the edge
Emphasizing the approaching edge, a point of no return or danger.
Listen
Commanding attention, possibly signaling an important message to follow.
Listen
Repetition of "Listen," emphasizing the importance of understanding.
Why do some have it all, and others they have none?
Raising the question of inequality and disparity in wealth or fortune.
Why do some have it all, and others they have nothing?
Repeating the question, underscoring the theme of inequality.
We've been lied to
Declaring that the audience has been deceived or misled.
We've been lied to
Reiterating the idea of being lied to, reinforcing a sense of betrayal.
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