Lyrics
People are crawling on their knees
Observing people in a submissive or desperate state, symbolized by crawling on their knees.
Mass consumption their disease
Describing mass consumption as a societal ailment or problem.
They try to keep their families safe
Individuals strive to protect their families from dangers, possibly those created by the government.
From threats created by the state
People are defending against threats perceived to be originating from the state or authorities.
And as the years go rolling by
Reflecting on the passage of time and its impact on societal dynamics.
They slowly start to lose their rights
Over time, there is a gradual erosion of individual rights.
They're taught to buy to fill their needs
Society encourages consumerism to fulfill needs.
Becoming slaves to a false dream
People become enslaved to a deceptive or illusory dream or aspiration.
And they don't know the reason
Individuals are unaware of the underlying cause or rationale for their actions.
Blind to the world that they belong
Citizens are oblivious to the reality of the world they inhabit.
Sure that they can do no wrong
A false sense of righteousness prevails, leading to a belief in infallibility.
Distracted from reality
People are diverted or unfocused from the real world.
What will it take for them to see?
Pondering what it will take for individuals to perceive the truth.
They're buying all that's being sold
Individuals are actively participating in the consumer culture, buying into products and ideas.
Believing all that's being told
People unquestioningly believe in the information or narratives presented to them.
Not knowing what they truly need
Highlighting the lack of awareness about genuine needs due to societal conditioning.
Because they're slaves to a false dream
Reiterating that individuals are ensnared in a false and misleading dream.
And they don't know the reason
Similar to line 17, emphasizing the lack of understanding or awareness among the people.
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