Civilisation
Agressor Lyrics


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[MUSIC: BASIL POLEDORIS]
[ARRANGEMENTS: STEIPHEN GWEGWAM/FRANK CAVET]
[ELECTRIC GUITARS: ALEX COLIN-TOCQUAINE]




Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Agressor's song "Civilisation" are a commentary on the flawed nature of human society and its march towards self-destruction. The song begins by acknowledging the supposed marvels of modern civilization such as technology, progress, and comfort, before delving into the darker side of civilization. It paints a picture of a world where greed, corruption, and war are the norm, where people are oppressed, and their innate desire for freedom and happiness is crushed under the weight of societal constructs. The song highlights how humans have ravaged the environment, causing irreversible damage to the planet through deforestation, pollution, and climate change.


The lyrics also touch upon the issue of inequality, pointing out how the rich and powerful exploit the working class by keeping them uninformed and apathetic. It emphasizes the need for people to break free from the shackles of society and rediscover their true selves before it's too late.


In summary, "Civilisation" is a bleak and cautionary glimpse into the human condition, one that forces us to question our beliefs and actions, and urges us to strive for a better future.


Line by Line Meaning

We climbed up to the top of the mountain
We persevere through challenges and keep climbing until we reach the summit.


Saw the truth just like a fountain
We see the reality of the world all around us, clear and flowing like water from a fountain.


People down there live in deception
Those who are not yet enlightened or awakened to the truth live in a state of falsehood and illusion.


They believe in lies and corruption
The masses are content living in conditions of subjugation and deception, their beliefs and consciences warped by propaganda and manipulation.


We will break their chains and destroy their statues
We will work to liberate people from their oppressive circumstances and shatter the monuments that represent the old, corrupt values.


We will leave their cities in ruins
We will not stop until the old regime has fallen and its cultural centers have been demolished, paving the way for a new order.


Civilization, our destruction
The current order must be destroyed for us to create a new, more just and equitable civilization.


We will build a new world with our bare hands
We will create a new civilization through our collective efforts and our own labor, without the need for the existing hierarchy to dictate how we live.


We will harvest the fruits of our own lands
We will rely on ourselves and our own resources, rather than being exploited by a capitalist system that robs us of the fruit of our labor.


We will set a new course, leave our destiny to chance
We will abandon the course set by the old world and leave the fate of our new world in the hands of the unpredictable and the unknown.


Civilization, we'll start again
We will rebuild civilization from the ground up, learning from the mistakes of the past and creating something new and better.




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