Lyrics
...because of the strict organisation and the brutality
Because of the strict organization and brutality, the person feels a loss of dignity.
of his treatment he feels robbed of his dignity...
Continuation of the impact of the harsh treatment on the individual's sense of self-worth.
Life is hell, a mindless odysee
Life is portrayed as a hellish and senseless journey.
Now here I dwell, stuck in misery
The individual expresses being trapped in misery and unable to escape.
Forced to draw the line, life not worth a dime
Being compelled to set boundaries in life, with a perception that life has little value.
Pain rules my day, living to obey
Pain dominates the person's daily existence, and obedience is the purpose of life.
FORCED! FORCED!
Emphasis on the theme of being forcefully subjected to circumstances.
The guard wants to provoke me
A guard attempts to provoke the individual, adding to the challenges they face.
The priest wants to calm me down:
A priest seeks to provide solace, indicating conflicting influences on the person.
Rage is aggravating. The punishment is known
Rage is acknowledged as an exacerbating factor, and the consequences of punishment are known.
Already stopped living, No mind, no heart, no will
The person describes a state of numbness, devoid of mind, heart, and will, signifying emotional and mental detachment.
Captured in a death-trap, Forced to keep still
The individual is figuratively captured in a death-trap, forced into immobility.
RESPECT I REGRET, RESPECT MY SHAMEFUL LIFE
Expressing regret for a life marked by shame, seeking respect despite the circumstances.
Nothing left to lose, except my selfcontrol
The person acknowledges having nothing left to lose except self-control, implying a loss of restraint.
Rage is satisfying, feelings are reborn
Rage is portrayed as satisfying, and emotions are rekindled.
Got to end this nightmare, awake before I drop
A desire to end the nightmarish situation and wake up before succumbing to it.
To fight because I'm human
Fighting is seen as a human instinct and the last remaining aspect of identity.
The last thing that I've got
The person emphasizes the importance of the fight as a crucial aspect of their existence.
RESPECT I REGRET, RESPECT MY SHAMEFUL LIFE
Reiteration of regret for a life marked by shame and the quest for respect.
FORCED! FORCED!
Repetition of the theme of being forcibly subjected to challenging circumstances.
FORCED! FORCED!
Further emphasis on the idea of being forced, underlining the central theme of the song.
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