Black Anchor
Unveiling the Corporate Mask: Stray from the Path's "Black Anchor" Meaning
Lyrics
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Encouraging the manipulation of numbers or statistics to inflate success.
And we'll keep driving them of
Continuing the deception and manipulation, possibly at the expense of others.
Just as long as the cash flow keeps moving
Emphasizing the importance of maintaining a continuous flow of money.
Makes no difference to them anyway
Indicating that the consequences don't matter to those involved.
You're reaching records at a rapid pace
Acknowledging rapid success in breaking records.
And you've brought heartlessness at an all time high
Highlighting a peak in heartlessness or insensitivity.
This cute little tease that you have going on
Referring to a deceptive or manipulative behavior with a teasing aspect.
I bet all seems like a joke to you
Suggesting that the situation may be amusing or trivial to the manipulator.
Giving us hope for a little bit of time
Pointing out false hope given to people, only to have their lives disrupted.
Just to go flip on our lives again
Expressing the betrayal of the hope provided by flipping lives negatively.
Giving us hope for a little bit of time
Repeating the theme of false hope leading to disappointment.
Just to go flip on our lives again
Reiterating the idea of lives being overturned after a brief period of hope.
They continue to ignore the fact that these are our lives
Noting the disregard for the impact on individuals' lives.
But through thick and thin you won't keep us down
Asserting resilience in the face of challenges, despite attempts to keep down.
They continue to ignore the fact that these are our lives
Repeating the observation of ignoring the impact on lives, emphasizing personal strength.
But through thick and thin you won't keep me down
Stating personal determination to resist being kept down despite challenges.
Three digits later need to fill it again
Referring to the continuous need for financial transactions, possibly alluding to debt.
From our cards to their hands that are covered in their sin
Highlighting the transition of financial control from individuals to those involved in wrongdoing.
I hope it fills the hole where your heart was
Expressing a desire for the wrongdoer to feel the emptiness or consequences in their heart.
So we can stop seeing right through you
Wishing for the wrongdoer to become less transparent in their actions.
So we can stop seeing right through you
Repeating the desire for the wrongdoer to be less transparent in their motives or actions.
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Reiterating the encouragement to manipulate numbers or statistics for personal gain.
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Continuing the emphasis on manipulating numbers for personal benefit.
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Repeating the encouragement to manipulate numbers for personal success.
Keep driving them up as much as you can
Emphasizing the persistence in urging the manipulation of numbers or success.
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