[JFK]
Muse Lyrics
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by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy
that relies primarily
on covert means for expanding
its sphere of influence
on infilitration instead of invasion,
on subversion instead of elections,
on intimidation instead of free choice,
on guerrillas by night
instead of armies by day
It is a system which has conscripted
vast human and material resources
into the building
of a tightly-knit, highly efficient
machine that combines military, diplomatic,
intelligence, economic, scientific
and political operations.
It's preparations are concealed,
not published.
Its mistakes are buried,
not headlined.
Its dissenters are silenced,
not praised...
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From your inciting
You can't brainwash me
You've got a problem
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From society
You can't control me
I'm a defector
You think you're strong
Snd you can't be broken
But your empire is dissolving
You thought, you thought I was weak
But you got it wrong
Look into my eyes
I'm a defector
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From your inciting
You can't brainwash me
You've got a problem
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From society
You can't control me
I'm a defector
Your blood is blue and your mind turned green
And your belly is all yellow
You believe your throne is too high
To be overthrown
We'll watch it get razed
By a defector
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From your inciting
You can't brainwash me
You've got a problem
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From society
You can't control me
I'm a defector
That we look for strength and assistance
Confident that with your help
Man will be what he was born to be
Free and independent
The beginning of the song, [JFK], features the voice of former US President John F. Kennedy speaking in a 1961 speech about the monolithic conspiracy that opposes freedom around the world. In the speech, Kennedy speaks of the threatening tactics this conspiracy uses to gain control, such as infiltration instead of invasion, subversion instead of elections, and intimidation instead of free choice. The conspiracy is described as a highly efficient machine that combines military, diplomatic, intelligence, economic, scientific, and political operations. Throughout the speech, Kennedy calls for strength and assistance in fighting this conspiracy, believing that with help, man will be what he was born to be: free and independent.
Line by Line Meaning
For we are opposed around the world
We face a common enemy across the globe
by a monolithic and ruthless conspiracy
This enemy is a highly organized and ruthless group
that relies primarily
Their tactics mainly rely on
on covert means for expanding
Secret and undercover methods for expanding their influence
its sphere of influence
The areas where they have control
on infiltration instead of invasion,
Subtly working their way into power instead of attacking head-on
on subversion instead of elections,
Working underground to overthrow governments instead of following democratic systems
on intimidation instead of free choice,
Using fear to control people instead of allowing them to make their own choices
on guerrillas by night
Sneaky and unpredictable tactics to gain control
instead of armies by day
Avoiding direct confrontation during the day
It is a system which has conscripted
This group has organized
vast human and material resources
Large amounts of people and resources
into the building
To construct
of a tightly-knit, highly efficient
A well-organized and effective
machine that combines military, diplomatic,
intelligence, economic, scientific
and political operations.
It brings together the military, diplomacy, intelligence, economics, science, and politics to achieve their goals.
It's preparations are concealed,
They keep their plans secret
not published.
They don't advertise their plans openly
Its mistakes are buried,
They hide their errors
not headlined.
They don't publicize their failures
Its dissenters are silenced,
They suppress those who oppose them
not praised...
They don't encourage or support their critics
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From your inciting
You can't brainwash me
You've got a problem
I'm free from your attempts to manipulate and control me
Free
Yeah, I'm free
From society
You can't control me
I'm a defector
I'm free from the norms of society and I will not be controlled
You think you're strong
Snd you can't be broken
But your empire is dissolving
You thought, you thought I was weak
But you got it wrong
Look into my eyes
I'm a defector
You see yourself as powerful, unbreakable, and above others, but your influence is waning. You underestimated me, but I will not submit to your control. I will stand up to you.
Your blood is blue and your mind turned green
And your belly is all yellow
You believe your throne is too high
To be overthrown
We'll watch it get razed
By a defector
Your ancestry is aristocratic, but you lack real values. You value your status and want to hold onto it, but we will tear it down. I am a defector, and I will help bring about change.
That we look for strength and assistance
Confident that with your help
Man will be what he was born to be
Free and independent
We seek help to become strong and independent, and believe that together we can achieve the freedom and independence that is our birthright.
Contributed by Kaelyn O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@GearsDemon
The UK really knows good music.
@rebeccaf2104
Yep!
@imnotahaterimjustaswaglord2340
the gorillaz, blur, muse... the list never ends.
@georgewilkins5003
im not a hater im just a swaglord any more recommendations?
@wwemonkey619
The who muse Coldplay oasis the beatles ect are good but then theres 1D and the rolling stones eww
@littlescarlett101
wwemonkey619
I'm with you on that one, don't forget we have shitty Little Mix as well.
@Ikariel
feels like this song was written for the future, and this future is now...
@brucewayne3069
It certainly seems like they're warning us about the Orwellian stuff that is going on RIGHT NOW
@BlueGuise9
I never thought the day would come, but it has!
@brucewayne3069
@@BlueGuise9
It's kinda scary.