Lyrics
Break it down, society's failed us
Break it down, expressing disappointment in society's failure.
Nothing there but corruption and injustice
Highlighting corruption and injustice as pervasive issues.
Shepherd leads his flock to greener pasture
Metaphorically describing a shepherd leading the flock towards a better place.
In a brave new world
Referencing a brave new world, possibly sarcastically suggesting an undesirable reality.
Drink the cool aid bow to the will of Jim Jones
Encouraging blind obedience, referencing Jim Jones and the tragic events of Jonestown.
And you're still going to die anyway
Expressing the inevitability of death despite compliance.
Cannot bear to think that you'll find new life
Suggesting a reluctance to believe in a new life without Jim Jones.
Without him and what he lived
Highlighting the significance of Jim Jones' life.
The cool aid
Reiterating the theme of blindly following Jim Jones, symbolized by "the cool aid."
Drink the cool aid follow his madness
Encouraging adherence to Jim Jones' madness, possibly indicating brainwashing.
Through the jungle now we've all gone away
Suggesting a collective departure into a dangerous unknown, metaphorically a jungle.
Breaking down, shepherd has failed us
Expressing the breakdown of the shepherd's leadership.
Brutal jungle and brutal injustice
Describing a harsh and unjust environment in the metaphorical jungle.
Clearly heading to impending disaster
Pointing towards an impending disaster due to the current trajectory.
Tragically absurd
Labeling the situation as tragically absurd.
Drink the cool aid bow to the will of Jim Jones
Repeating the call to blindly follow Jim Jones, despite the grim outcome.
And you're still going to die anyway
Reiterating the inevitability of death despite compliance.
Cannot bear to think that you'll find new life
Expressing discomfort at the thought of finding new life without Jim Jones.
Without him and what he lived
Emphasizing the significance of Jim Jones' life in the followers' minds.
The cool aid
Reiterating the theme of blindly following Jim Jones, symbolized by "the cool aid."
Drink the cool aid follow his madness
Encouraging adherence to Jim Jones' madness, possibly indicating brainwashing.
Through the jungle now we've all gone away
Suggesting a collective departure into a dangerous unknown, metaphorically a jungle.
Shoot them down, now that they've seen us
Suggesting the elimination of those who have seen the reality of the situation.
Can't let them talk or we'll suffer justice
Highlighting the fear of exposure and the desire to avoid justice.
Congressmen dead what did we ask for
Reflecting on the consequences of their actions, including the death of congressmen.
A false messiah's curse
Describing Jim Jones as a false messiah and the curse associated with following him.
Drink the cool aid bow to the will of Jim Jones
Repeating the call to blindly follow Jim Jones, despite the grim outcome.
And you're still going to die anyway
Reiterating the inevitability of death despite compliance.
Cannot bear to think that you'll find new life
Expressing discomfort at the thought of finding new life without Jim Jones.
Without him and what he lived
Emphasizing the significance of Jim Jones' life in the followers' minds.
The cool aid
Reiterating the theme of blindly following Jim Jones, symbolized by "the cool aid."
Drink the cool aid follow his madness
Encouraging adherence to Jim Jones' madness, possibly indicating brainwashing.
Through the jungle now we've all gone away
Suggesting a collective departure into a dangerous unknown, metaphorically a jungle.
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