Pierce the Gates
No Cash Lyrics
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and explanation for what you can't understand
cause yer too weak to cope
eat this bread and drink this wine
get full of our stories and drunk off our lies
so you're not left behind
and don't let yer children think for themselves
cause if they think freely they will wind up in hell
sex, drugs and violence all come from TV
its not the fury we create
for all the lies you bled on me (burn a church)
for forcing me to believe (burn a church)
for blocking up our eyes (BURN A CHURCH)
im not scared to die (burn a church)
here is yer church and here is yer steeple
lets set it on fire and kill all the people
save them from the pain, when they find there is nothing to gain
from following the rest
knowledge and kerosene
we'll empty our flasks and kick through the ashes
and watch our fire gleam
so call and pledge all yer money and let jehovah's witnesses into yer home
remember kids, god is dead, and jesus christ never saved anyone
The lyrics to No Cash's song "Pierce the Gates" are a scathing critique of organized religion and its manipulative tactics to control and exploit vulnerable individuals. The first verse addresses the insidious nature of religious indoctrination, urging listeners to question the messages they are being fed and to not let their children be brainwashed. The line "eat this bread and drink this wine" is a reference to the Christian ritual of communion, but in this context, it is being used to symbolize the consumption of propaganda and lies.
The chorus is a call to action, urging listeners to take a stand against the forces that are oppressing them. The repeated refrain of "burn a church" is not meant to be taken literally but rather as a metaphor for overthrowing the institutions that perpetuate inequality and oppression. The second verse continues this theme, using the imagery of fire and destruction to emphasize the need for radical change. The line "knowledge and kerosene" implies that education and critical thinking are the keys to liberation, while the reference to Jehovah's Witnesses highlights the predatory nature of some religious organizations.
Overall, "Pierce the Gates" is an unapologetic condemnation of the ways in which organized religion can be used to manipulate and control individuals, and a call to arms for those who wish to resist and rebel against these forces.
Line by Line Meaning
give us yer money, and we will give you hope
We will promise you hope in exchange for your money
and explanation for what you can't understand
We will give you an explanation for things you cannot comprehend
cause yer too weak to cope
You are incapable of handling things because of your weakness
eat this bread and drink this wine
Consume our teachings, and believe in our ideology
get full of our stories and drunk off our lies
Believe in our false stories to the point of being delusional
so you're not left behind
Join us so you are not left out of our group
and don't let yer children think for themselves
Do not allow your children to form their own thoughts and beliefs
cause if they think freely they will wind up in hell
Thinking freely will lead them to eternal damnation
sex, drugs and violence all come from TV
Blame television for all societal problems related to sex, drugs, and violence
its not the fury we create
Our teachings and beliefs are not the cause of anger and violence
for all the lies you bled on me (burn a church)
We will burn churches in retaliation for the lies we have been told
for forcing me to believe (burn a church)
We will burn churches as punishment for being forced to believe
for blocking up our eyes (BURN A CHURCH)
We will destroy places of worship for hindering our worldview
im not scared to die (burn a church)
We will burn churches without fear of death or punishment
here is yer church and here is yer steeple
This is your place of worship
lets set it on fire and kill all the people
We will burn it down and kill everyone inside
save them from the pain, when they find there is nothing to gain
We will spare them from the harsh reality of their beliefs having no tangible benefits
from following the rest
From adhering to societal norms and religious practices
knowledge and kerosene
We will use knowledge and flammable liquids as weapons
we'll empty our flasks and kick through the ashes
We will celebrate our destructive actions and revel in the aftermath of destruction
and watch our fire gleam
We will admire and take pleasure in the sight of the burning church
so call and pledge all yer money and let jehovah's witnesses into yer home
Give us your money and let us indoctrinate you in the comfort of your own home
remember kids, god is dead, and jesus christ never saved anyone
Unbelief in God as a supreme being and Jesus Christ's supposed lack of redemptive power
Contributed by Elijah S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.