In the Land of the Blind
Revelations in the Shadows: In the Land of the Blind
Lyrics
The priest wears a black eye patch and fake Prada perfume
The priest, with a black eye patch and fake Prada perfume, symbolizes a deceptive and hypocritical figure.
On his walking cane is the Holy Roman ring
The Holy Roman ring on the walking cane suggests a false sense of religious authority.
He wants to blindfold you all alone in his bedroom
The priest intends to deceive or control by wanting to blindfold someone in private.
In the land of the blind the one eyed-man is king
In the land of the blind, a person with one eye holds power and influence.
Hosanna closes her eyes at Saint Peter's urging
Hosanna closes her eyes, following Saint Peter's advice, possibly representing blind obedience.
She tapes them shut so she can't see anything
Taping her eyes shut suggests intentional ignorance to avoid facing reality.
She don't know it yet, but she's no longer virgin
Hosanna discovers a loss of innocence, implying a negative experience.
Here in the land of the blind, the one-eyed snake is king
In this blind world, a deceptive and controlling force, represented by the one-eyed snake, holds power.
The cyclops in the White House understands it
The cyclops in the White House symbolizes a leader with a narrow, self-serving perspective.
Keeps everyone snow blind from the great west wing
Government actions keep the public ignorant and compliant, especially from the powerful west wing.
He knows your rules don't apply here in the snake pit
Rules and norms are disregarded in this deceptive environment, referred to as the snake pit.
It's a land of the blind and the one eyed-man is king
Reiteration that in this blind society, a person with limited insight is in control.
Oh, every night you pray or is it wishing?
Questioning whether prayers or wishes are meaningful in a situation where one has no control.
'Cause you're in no position to ask for anything
Being powerless, one cannot make requests or influence outcomes.
I'm guided by a warning light from heaven
The singer is influenced by a divine warning, possibly indicating a higher moral consciousness.
Inspired by the violent Arab Spring
Inspiration from the violent Arab Spring may symbolize a desire for change or upheaval.
I nearly died once in a wrecked Porsche 911
A personal experience of near-death in a wrecked Porsche is shared.
But in the land of the dead, the dying man is king
In the land of the dead, those close to death hold influence.
You're looking for someone to lead you through this
The singer offers to guide others through difficult times.
I'm standing here, let's do this
The singer is ready to take on a leadership role.
Throw my hat into the ring
Expressing a willingness to engage in the challenges of leadership.
He sentenced me to eternity in exile
The singer was condemned to eternal exile, possibly reflecting personal struggles.
Then drew the battle lines with David's sling
A reference to David's sling implies a personal battle against powerful adversaries.
He gave every sightless clown a nuclear missile
Sightless clowns, given nuclear missiles, represent the dangerous consequences of blind leadership.
In the land of the blind the one eyed man is king
Reiteration that in a blind society, someone with limited insight holds power.
Oh, meet me at your mama's by the parkway
A suggested meeting place, possibly indicating a chance for personal liberation.
And I'll free your soul from every apron string
The singer offers to free others from restrictive influences.
In the execution hood you wore on Saint's Day
A reference to an execution hood worn on Saint's Day, suggesting oppressive rituals.
We'll join the land of the blind where the one eyed man is king
Joining the land of the blind implies a shared experience of limited insight and control.
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