13 Steps to Nowhere

Unveiling Society's Shadows: Pantera's 13 Steps to Nowhere
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Lyrics

Whores

Expression of contempt or anger, possibly directed at individuals or societal issues

Whores

Repetition for emphasis, reinforcing the intensity of the emotion conveyed

Whores

Continuation of the expression of contempt or anger

Whores

Reiteration, emphasizing the strong negative emotions


Your windows boarded up, your private lives exposed

Describes a sense of vulnerability with boarded windows and private lives exposed

The talk shows pump it up, lab rats diseased for show

References the influence of media (talk shows) in sensationalizing and distorting reality

We're doomed to use the slang, outbreak of drug roulette

Expresses a sense of doom, using slang related to drugs and disease

A church burned to the ground, not even noticed yet

Highlights the apathy towards significant events like a church burning


Thirteen, thirteen

Repetition of the number thirteen and the word "steps," possibly representing a negative or ominous journey

Thirteen, thirteen

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Thirteen, thirteen

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Steps

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Whores

Repetition of the word "whores," emphasizing contempt or frustration

Whores

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Whores

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Whores

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A backwards swastika, the black skin riddled in lead

Describes disturbing imagery, possibly symbolic of hatred and violence

A Nazi Gangster Jew, it beats a dog that's dead

References a mix of conflicting identities, suggesting chaos and brutality

It's in to use the slang, outbreak of gun roulette

Repeats the use of slang, connecting it to a dangerous game with guns

The cross slants to the side, will prove the damnedest yet

Describes a distorted cross, symbolizing a perverse or corrupted belief


Thirteen, thirteen

Repetition of the number thirteen and the word "steps," reinforcing a negative path

Thirteen, thirteen

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Thirteen, thirteen

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Steps

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Leads to nowhere

States that the steps lead to nowhere, emphasizing a sense of futility or hopelessness


The backlash dislocates, an untimely reign of death

Describes a negative consequence or reaction, possibly to societal issues

The wolf poked with the stick, awaits with cancerous breath

Uses metaphorical language to depict a waiting danger with cancerous breath

(Leads to nowhere)

Reiterates that the path leads to nowhere


Outsiders still suppose, there's Holy streets to roam

Suggests that outsiders believe in the existence of holy streets, contrasting with the harsh reality

The truth should not surprise, your homes were built on lies

Asserts that the truth is surprising and that homes are built on lies, exposing deception

Lies, yeah

Repetition of "lies," intensifying the accusation of deceit


Thirteen, thirteen

Repetition of the number thirteen and the word "steps," reinforcing a sense of negativity and futility

Thirteen, thirteen

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Thirteen, thirteen

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Steps

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The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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