Members: Mickey Postilion, Tomm… Read Full Bio ↴Genre: Rock/Alternative/Experimental
Members: Mickey Postilion, Tommy Casey, John Anderson, Tory Lopez, Thomas Miller, Joey Glassman
Location : Boulder, CO
Influences: Radiohead, Circa Survive, The Dear Hunter, The Sound of Animals Fighting, Brand New, Thrice, Smashing Pumpkins, Rx Bandits, Dream Theater
Waste
12yr-Old-Mind Lyrics
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Built up his herd just to watch Them die
Dead cold in his kingdom so high
A so called saviour become so shy
Oh master of deception
Blood soaked amongst the lies
Your mistress of forgiveness
Your hold on her forever more
Under control of your iron tongue
Brainwash the sick, infecting the Well
Where all of your puppets linger And dwell
All worship the coward that's kind
A man of power who wears a Disguise
Bow down to your bastard creator
Your Entertaining an imatator
Is this what you call an existence
A battered wasteland drained of all Its hope
No safe haven for our children to Grow
Sorrow and death is all that we Know
Destruction by the hands of man
We've betrayed the architects plan
A chokehold on humanity
In time we'll feed
Another stain we can't conceal
To watch her bleed
A Proud face for a monument of Waste
Filthy waste of space, vile shit Stained maggots
Selfish motherfucker took more Than we needed too
No redemption
No second chances
So obsessed with self destruction
The lyrics to 12yr-Old-Mind's song "Waste" depict a sense of disillusionment and criticism towards a higher power or authority figure. The song portrays a man in the sky, symbolizing a deity or a figure of power, who has let down his followers by watching them suffer and die. The lyrics suggest that this figure, once seen as a savior, has become distant and deceitful, hiding behind a disguise.
The song further criticizes the hold this figure has over people's minds, depicting how the weak and the young are crippled and controlled by his manipulative words. The lyrics emphasize the destructive influence of this figure, brainwashing the vulnerable and infecting the well-being of society. There is a sense of hopelessness and despair, as the lyrics describe a battered wasteland with no safe haven for future generations, where sorrow and death prevail.
Overall, the lyrics convey a strong message of disappointment and anger towards those in power who abuse their authority and neglect their responsibilities towards humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
Lifeless sits the man in the sky
The supposed higher power is unresponsive and indifferent to the suffering of humanity.
Built up his herd just to watch Them die
The creator allowed the growth of humanity only to witness their demise.
Dead cold in his kingdom so high
The ruler remains distant and unfeeling in their elevated position.
A so called saviour become so shy
The so-called savior has withdrawn and become passive.
Oh master of deception
The ruler is highly skilled at deceiving and manipulating others.
Blood soaked amongst the lies
The ruler is tainted by the bloodshed caused by their deceit.
Your mistress of forgiveness
The ruler claims to offer forgiveness, but it is conditional and controlling.
Your hold on her forever more
The ruler's control over forgiveness is enduring and everlasting.
Crippling the weak, enslaving the Young
The ruler actively weakens and oppresses the vulnerable and exploits the younger generation.
Under control of your iron tongue
The ruler's persuasive and powerful speech manipulates and controls others.
Brainwash the sick, infecting the Well
The ruler indoctrinates and influences the vulnerable and poisons the source of knowledge and wisdom.
Where all of your puppets linger And dwell
Those under the ruler's control remain in a state of submission and servitude.
All worship the coward that's kind
The masses revere a deceptive leader who masquerades as benevolent.
A man of power who wears a Disguise
The ruler possesses authority but conceals their true intentions and character.
Bow down to your bastard creator
People are expected to submit and show reverence to the manipulative ruler.
Your Entertaining an imatator
The ruler prefers to engage with an inferior copy or substitute.
Is this what you call an existence
The singer questions the validity and meaningfulness of the current state of existence.
A battered wasteland drained of all Its hope
The world has become a desolate place devoid of any optimism or prospect for improvement.
No safe haven for our children to Grow
There is no secure and nurturing environment for the future generation to develop in.
Sorrow and death is all that we Know
The predominant experiences of life are characterized by grief and mortality.
Destruction by the hands of man
Humanity is responsible for its own downfall and ruin.
We've betrayed the architects plan
People have forsaken the intended design or purpose laid out by a higher power.
A chokehold on humanity
An oppressive and suffocating grip on the entire human race.
In time we'll feed
Eventually, we will succumb to the destructive forces we have unleashed.
Another stain we can't conceal
Another irreversible mark or blemish that cannot be hidden or erased.
To watch her bleed
To observe the world suffer and deteriorate.
A Proud face for a monument of Waste
A facade of pride masks the reality of a wasteful and futile existence.
Filthy waste of space, vile shit Stained maggots
Human beings are viewed with disgust and contempt, seen as repulsive and worthless creatures.
Selfish motherfucker took more Than we needed too
A deeply self-centered individual greedily obtained more than necessary, leading to scarcity for others.
No redemption
There is no possibility of salvation or forgiveness.
No second chances
Opportunities for redemption or starting anew are nonexistent.
So obsessed with self destruction
Humanity's fixation on its own demise and downfall.
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Ben Richardson, Callum Arthurs, Hayden Shemilt, Josh Loveridge, Sam Davies
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