Thieves
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Hypocrites and bastards
Hey thanks for nothing!
Morals in the dust
Two-faced bastards and syncophants
No trust
Inside, outside, which side, you don't know
My side, your side, their side, we don't know
Which side are they? which side are they?
Which side of their mouth do you suppose that it came?
Which side are they? which side are they?
Which side of the grass is greener?
Inside, outside, which side, you don't know
My side, your side, their side, we don't know
You're like a great big fucking gun,
Just waiting to get squeezed!
Breathe, forfeit erection!
Toxical injection
Geriatric fuck-fest
We still believe in lies
Thieves! liar!
Inside, outside, which side, you don't know
My side, your side, their side, we don't know
Who started it? who started it?
Which side are they? which side are they?
Which side of their mouth do you suppose that it came?
Which side are they? which side are they?
Which side of the grass is greener?
Inside, outside, which side, you don't know
My side, your side, their side, no one knows
You're like a great big hit of acid,
Waiting to be taken!
The lyrics in Ministry's song "Thieves" speak to the idea of deception and distrust within society. The opening lines, "Thieves, thieves and liars, murderers, hypocrites and bastards," immediately paint a picture of individuals who are dishonest and untrustworthy. The singer goes on to express their frustration and disappointment in these "two-faced bastards and syncophants" who cannot be trusted.
Throughout the song, there is a recurring theme of not knowing which side people are on. The lines, "Inside, outside, which side, you don't know, my side, your side, their side, we don't know, which side are they?" highlight the confusion and lack of trust that exists within society. The singer questions which side of these people's mouths the lies are coming from and which side of the grass is greener, suggesting that everyone is just as deceptive as the next person.
The song ends with the lines, "You're like a great big fucking gun, just waiting to get squeezed, you're like a great big hit of acid, waiting to be taken," which imply that the individuals being criticized in the song are dangerous and unpredictable.
Overall, the lyrics in "Thieves" express a sense of disappointment and disillusionment with some of the people in society who cannot be trusted and who contribute to a lack of honesty and transparency.
Line by Line Meaning
Thieves, thieves and liars, murderers
These people are criminals who steal, lie and even murder.
Hypocrites and bastards
They are also hypocrites and illegitimate children.
Hey thanks for nothing!
They have not done anything good and deserve no thanks.
Morals in the dust
They have no moral principles and disregard their importance altogether.
Two-faced bastards and syncophants
These people are dishonest and fawning flatters who are untrustworthy.
No trust
They cannot be trusted.
Thieves! liar!
These people are thieves and liars.
Inside, outside, which side, you don't know
It is impossible to tell what side they are on because they are so conflicted and inconsistent.
My side, your side, their side, we don't know
We do not know whose side they are on because they are so indecisive.
Which side are they? which side are they? Which side of their mouth do you suppose that it came?
We cannot tell whose side they are on or what they are saying because they are always switching sides.
Which side of the grass is greener?
They always think the other side is better than theirs.
You're like a great big fucking gun, Just waiting to get squeezed!
They are dangerous and unpredictable, like a gun ready to discharge.
Breathe, forfeit erection! Toxical injection
They are toxic and destructive, causing problems and ruin.
Geriatric fuck-fest
They are old and unproductive, unable to contribute anything positive.
We still believe in lies
They continue to deceive and be deceived, perpetuating falsehoods and deceit.
My side, your side, their side, no one knows
No one knows what side they are on because they cannot make up their mind.
You're like a great big hit of acid, Waiting to be taken!
They are like a drug, waiting to be consumed and cause a trip or a high.
Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing, Warner/Chappell Music, Inc., THE BICYCLE MUSIC COMPANY
Written by: CHRISTOPHER JOHN CONNELLY, PAUL BARKER, AL JOURGENSEN, KEVIN GRAHAM OGILVIE
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