Lyrics
They are here to take away
Refers to a force present to confiscate something valuable.
The visions of our future
Expresses the interference with the collective foresight for the future.
With their words of empty praise, of peace
Critiques leaders using insincere compliments and false promises of peace.
Politicians butcher
Depicts politicians causing harm and destruction.
You know your mind is bending
Suggests mental manipulation or distortion of perception.
With your stare so blind
Describes a gaze that lacks awareness or critical thinking.
You're here to do their bidding, to kill
Implies individuals serving the agenda of those in power, possibly involving violence.
All that's left behind
Conveys the destruction of everything valuable or meaningful.
We must always live
Emphasizes the necessity to persist in living for the Earth.
For our earth
Directs attention to the enduring connection to the planet.
Haunted Earth
Introduces the concept of a 'Haunted Earth,' suggesting a troubled or disturbed world.
We shall never be
Reflects the irreversible impact on humanity after certain events.
The same again
Reiterates the idea that the world is forever changed.
Haunted Earth
Reemphasizes the haunting nature of the Earth's state.
Turn your cheek and they will smite you
Advises against vulnerability, as it may lead to punishment.
At their lords command
Highlights obedience to higher authorities and potential consequences.
From the book of forgotten prophets, you sin
Refers to actions as sinful based on forgotten principles.
Sinners will be damned
States a belief in the damnation of those who commit sins.
Machines of death will reap the slayer's harvest
Introduces the idea of lethal machines harvesting lives.
The body count is high
Highlights the significant number of casualties.
Ten thousand souls are lost forever, in Hell
Emphasizes the irretrievable loss of numerous souls in a hellish scenario.
Where no one dies
Contrasts with line 22, suggesting an ironic situation where death is eternal.
The dogs of war are howling at you
Describes the anticipation and aggression of war.
Can't you see the signs?
Challenges individuals to recognize the impending danger.
The art of war is an ancient syndrome, of death
Defines war as an ancient pattern leading to death for humanity.
For all mankind
Portrays war as a staged performance with fatal consequences.
They raise the curtain of the act violence
Refers to the initiation of violence as an art form.
They take their final bow
Suggests the conclusion or culmination of a violent act.
Twisting bows of propaganda, they speak
Describes the manipulation of information to serve a particular agenda.
As if they're proud
Highlights the pride associated with spreading propaganda.
PROUD!
Emphasizes pride with intensity.
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