Notice that phrase thorough vileness of his
Delivery ninety seven cars and free love
Kiss the masters feet poor soul searching
All this seen deeper stillness tranquility
Eat the food drug passive response spoiled
Putty in the masters hand all this seen
Is obscure enough kiss the masters feet
Sure that vision is a vagrant holiday
Reflective silence chooses one stance hidden

Behind throne of freedom in the field
Of the black sheep all this seen is obscure
Enough confess all the truth seekers see
For the first time cult grows from a
Rolls Royce dream preach from the back of
A limousine feel the rash burn notice that
Phrase through the vileness how sweet feel
The rash start to burn

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Skinny Puppy's song Rash Reflection are cryptic, enigmatic and shrouded in surreal imagery, making it a challenging task to interpret its meaning. The song seems to be a commentary on the dangers of blindly following a charismatic leader and the consequences of losing oneself in the process. The opening line, "Notice that phrase thorough vileness of his", implies the corruption of the leader's words that are used to manipulate the followers. The following line, "Delivery ninety-seven cars and free love", suggests the materialistic and carnal temptations used to lure in the followers.

The line, "Kiss the master's feet poor soul searching", signifies the total submission and surrender of the followers to the leader's authority, even if it means disregarding their own moral compass. However, despite the chaos and confusion caused by the leader, there's a sense of stillness and tranquility, "All this seen deeper stillness tranquility". This seems to highlight the dichotomy between the surface-level chaos and the deeper sense of calm that can be felt in the midst of it.

The lyrics then mention drugs, passive responses, and being putty in the leader's hand, "Eat the food drug passive response spoiled, putty in the master's hand all this seen is obscure enough kiss the master's feet". These lines further emphasize the control that the leader has over the followers, who have become completely dependent on him. The song ends with the lines, "Feel the rash burn notice that phrase through the vileness how sweet feel the rash start to burn", implying that the followers will eventually suffer the consequences of their blind faith.

Line by Line Meaning

Notice that phrase thorough vileness of his
Pay attention to the underlying message through the use of vile language and behavior

Delivery ninety seven cars and free love
Providing material wealth and sexual relations to control and manipulate

Kiss the masters feet poor soul searching
Submitting to the dominant figure and surrendering one's own identity

All this seen deeper stillness tranquility
Despite the chaos, there is a sense of peace and calmness in understanding the truth

Eat the food drug passive response spoiled
Accepting the poison fed by those in power and becoming apathetic and complacent

Putty in the masters hand all this seen
Being molded and shaped like putty by the dominant figure and realizing the truth behind their actions

Is obscure enough kiss the masters feet
What may seem unclear and confusing is actually a ploy to exert control and domination

Sure that vision is a vagrant holiday
The idea of freedom and a better life is fleeting and elusive

Reflective silence chooses one stance hidden
Taking a moment to reflect and decide on a hidden position to resist the dominant figure

Behind throne of freedom in the field
The reality of freedom is only an illusion and true freedom can only be found in resistance

Of the black sheep all this seen is obscure
The oppressed can see through the lies and manipulation of the oppressor, despite the confusion and chaos

Enough confess all the truth seekers see
It's time to confess and reveal the truth to those who search for it

For the first time cult grows from a
A new cult of resistance is formed, growing from a place of opposition

Rolls Royce dream preach from the back of
Spreading the message of resistance from a position of luxury and privilege

A limousine feel the rash burn notice that
A sense of urgency and passion to resist and fight back against oppression

Phrase through the vileness how sweet feel
Despite the ugliness of the situation, there's a certain satisfaction that comes from fighting for what's right

The rash start to burn
Feeling the burning desire to resist and rebel against the dominant figure

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