Carrion
Breaking Chains: Unveiling the Hidden Meaning in Poison Ruïn's 'Carrion'
Lyrics
are you proud to work their fields?
Questioning pride in working for others.
are you paralyzed by fear?
Asking if fear immobilizes you.
the walls they say will keep you safe
Suggesting safety in walls, possibly false security.
were really raised to keep you still
Implying walls were built to control and confine.
and still
Reinforcing the idea of stagnation.
you kick it up to them
Addressing submission or obedience to authority.
you give it all again
Emphasizing continuous dedication despite challenges.
trade your labor for a pittance
Criticizing exchanging hard work for minimal reward.
are you proud of your reward?
Questioning pride in the received reward.
the ones you love- are they proud of their reward?
Raising doubt about the worth of rewards for loved ones.
shackled to the shadow of the manor of your lord
Describing being tied to the influence of a higher power.
you stand
Highlighting resilience despite challenges.
and still
Reiteration of persistence and defiance.
the sickle is in your hand
Depicting control over a tool (sickle) in one's hand.
to swing at your command
Expressing agency and command over actions.
slash the chain raise the gate and take a stand
Encouraging breaking free and taking a stand.
are we idle fuckers?
Pondering on the possibility of being inactive.
are they tyrants?
Questioning the nature of those in power.
if they carry on we are carrion
Warning of becoming carrion if oppression persists.
are we idle?
Reiterating the question of idleness.
you're dying on their fields
Describing the cost of submission – death on their fields.
but the sickle is yours to wield
Empowering with ownership of the sickle and agency.
slash the chain raise the gate and break the shield
Encouraging rebellion against oppression.
are we idle fuckers?
Repeating the question of idleness with emphasis.
are they tyrants?
Questioning the oppressive nature of those in power.
if they carry on we are carrion
Reiterating the warning of becoming carrion under tyranny.
are we idle?
Repeating the contemplation on idleness.
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