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When you look back on our history,
Reflecting on the historical events.
All you see are war and misery,
Noting a prevalence of war and suffering.
Caused by humanity,
Attributing these issues to human actions.
Controlled in the hierarchy.
Pointing to control structures in society.
But I don't agree, we're not born to be
Disagreeing with the notion of inherent evil and corruption.
Evil, corrupt, inclined for tyranny.
Rejecting the idea of a natural inclination towards tyranny.
Instead I, would like to claim
Expressing a positive claim about human nature.
That we're changed by...
Suggesting change influenced by external factors.
The powergame that they play.
Referring to a manipulative and influential societal dynamic.
Oppressing masses, preserving classes.
Describing oppression of the masses and class preservation.
Institutions to confine, revolutionist in line
Highlighting institutions restricting revolutionary actions.
Yeah, make the people blind.
Indicating a strategy to keep the people uninformed.
When you look back on our history,
Repeating the historical reflection with a focus on cults and mystery.
All you see are cults and mystery.
Emphasizing the prevalence of mysterious elements.
Constitutionalized hypocrisy
Pointing to hypocritical structures in the system.
To silence demands for...
Addressing the suppression of demands for...
Democracy that they fear.
Referring to the fear of democracy by those in power.
So they're oppressing masses, preserving classes.
Reiterating the oppression of masses and class preservation.
Institutions to confine, revolutionist in line.
Reinforcing the presence of institutions hindering revolutionaries.
Take a look around, take a good look around.
Encouraging a careful observation of the surroundings.
Can't you hear what I'm trying to say?
Asking for attention to the conveyed message.
It's time to choose a different way.
Advocating for a different, non-oppressive path.
No longer slave or passively be
Rejecting the role of being a passive part in the oppressive machinery.
The perfect part in their machinery.
Emphasizing the need for change and liberation.
No, no longer, longer, baby.
Asserting the rejection of the previous state.
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