Scratch the Surface
Unveiling the Depths: transients' Provocative Reflection on Deceit and Decay
Lyrics
They say "the more things change, the more they stay the same"
Reflecting on the idea that despite changes, certain fundamental aspects remain unchanged.
When you've always been a pessimist it's all the same
Expressing a consistent pessimistic outlook, implying a sense of predictability in negativity.
And so we go to war
Acknowledging the existence of conflict and war.
Don't fucking feed the poor
Criticizing the disregard for the impoverished, discouraging assistance to the poor.
State sponsored assassination if anyone falls
Highlighting the notion of state-sanctioned killings if someone opposes the system.
This feels like heresy
Suggesting a deviation from accepted beliefs, possibly in the context of societal norms.
I can't believe that you still have the gall to act so virtuous while feasting on our souls
Criticizing individuals who claim virtue while causing harm to others.
We're scratching at the surface of all of these lies
Expressing a desire to uncover and expose layers of deception and falsehoods.
Your false demeanour can't excuse the look in your eyes
Challenging the authenticity of someone's behavior based on the genuine emotion reflected in their eyes.
We're scratching at the surface and you can't hide
Continuing the theme of revealing truth, asserting that deception cannot remain hidden.
The treachery
Referring to betrayal or deceit.
You'll never be a leader to me
Rejecting the possibility of someone becoming a leader due to perceived betrayal.
The treachery
Reiteration of the theme of betrayal and its impact.
This feels like heresy
Reaffirming the sense of deviance or dissent from established beliefs.
The hangman's rope is frayed
Describing a deteriorating situation, possibly symbolized by a frayed hangman's rope.
Above a shallow grave
Imagery of impending death and a shallow grave.
I've watched you self destruct
Observing self-destructive behavior in someone.
This is your end of days
Suggesting a point of no return or a downfall for the individual.
The cancer comes to life
Metaphorically portraying the emergence and growth of destructive forces.
The tyrannised arise
Describing a rise against tyranny or oppression.
You've made your bed down in the dirt I'll fucking bury you
Expressing a fierce determination to overcome challenges and bury those who have wronged.
Our morbid celebration
Referring to a morbid celebration, possibly linked to the downfall of those in power.
Now the blind lead the blind
Commenting on a situation where those without vision lead others towards destruction.
In a race to eternal damnation
Describing a collective rush towards eternal damnation.
We're scratching at the surface of all of these lies
Reiteration of the theme of exposing lies and deception.
Your false demeanour can't excuse the look in your eyes
Emphasizing that a false exterior cannot mask the truth visible in one's eyes.
We're scratching at the surface and you can't hide
Reaffirming the pursuit of revealing hidden truths that cannot be concealed.
The treachery
Repeating the theme of betrayal and the rejection of leadership based on it.
You'll never be a leader to me
Affirming the refusal to accept someone as a leader due to perceived betrayal.
This feels like heresy
Reiterating the sense of dissent or divergence from established beliefs.
This feels like heresy
Reaffirming the feeling of deviance or dissent in the situation.
Take a set for the end of the earth
Encouraging a contemplative stance in the face of an approaching end.
We're caught beneath the surface we're paralysed
Describing a state of paralysis beneath the surface, possibly symbolizing societal stagnation.
We're paralysed
Emphasizing the idea of being paralyzed and unable to act.
The architects of our fate we realise
Realization that the architects of destiny are becoming aware of their own fragility.
We can't begin to comprehend our fragility
Expressing the inability to fully comprehend the fragility of existence.
This feels like heresy
Reiterating the sense of deviance or dissent from established beliefs.
Take a seat for the end of the earth
Repeating the call for contemplation as the end approaches.
There's no replacing a world that's being undone
Stating the irreplaceability of a world undergoing undoing or destruction.
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