Empire
Barbara Panther Lyrics

I've got a bulletproof brain, no time to go insane
My mind is strong and can handle anything that comes its way, I refuse to let myself go crazy or succumb to negative thoughts.

I've got my own religion, running through my veins
My beliefs and values are so ingrained in me that they are like a spiritual part of myself, impossible to separate or remove.

Trapped inside the vampire's empire
I am stuck within a system or society that resembles a bloodsucking vampire, draining my energy and creativity.

He drinks from the source of inspiration
The leader or figurehead of this oppressive system tries to take credit for the innovative ideas or artistic expressions of those subjugated under them.

My blood, the only salvation
The one thing that keeps me going and fighting against this system is my passion and creative spirit.

I'm just a simple messenger, a contemporary passenger
I am a humble conduit for artistic expression, a person living in the present moment and trying to make sense of the world around me.

He turns me into a rebel which I'm happen to be in the base
The oppressive leader inadvertently makes me more rebellious and restless than I already am, strengthening my determination to fight back.

I came to see the devil, he left his records in my case
I confronted the oppressive figurehead hoping to find answers, but all I found was evidence of their corruption and treachery.

Say it now, right in my face, you have been playing Poker, you look just like the joker
I demand honesty from those in power, accusing them of manipulating and bluffing their way through life like a card player.

Say it now, are you making your own race? With plastic in their faces, you're faking up that race
I question the motives of those in power, wondering if they are trying to manipulate and control the way people look and behave, creating a false sense of identity through superficial means.

Say it now, your empire's falling, a fool fools a fool
I mock those in power, telling them that their reign of authority is coming to an end and that their own arrogance and foolishness has brought about their downfall.

Say it now, the earth is calling, a fool fools a fool
I warn those in power that they are not above the natural order of things and that even they will eventually have to answer to the planet and its inhabitants.

This is your last chance don't hide out of self defense, a fool fools a fool
I caution those in power that they cannot hide behind excuses or lies anymore, as their own actions have inevitably caught up with them.

I used to dream a lot of God, I thought he was a farmer
I once had faith in a higher power that I thought was nurturing and supportive, like a caregiver or provider.

After all the nightmares that I've got, he turns out to be a harmer
However, after experiencing suffering and pain, I realized that this idea of a loving God was false or misleading, and in fact I felt betrayed and harmed by the very concept.

Sugar come over
This is likely an interlude or chorus that repeats, with no clear meaning other than a possible request for love or comfort.

I can feel the Earth calling, it's time, don't you think it's time?
I sense that the planet itself is in danger and that it is time for people to take action and change their ways before it is too late.

I can see your empire falling, I think it's time to let nature rule
I predict that the oppressive system or regime is collapsing, and that it is time for a more natural or organic way of life to take its place, one that values the earth and its inhabitants over greed or power.

Think, think, time, time, nature, rule
This is likely another interlude or chorus that emphasizes the importance of introspection and contemplation, as well as the urgency of making changes before it is too late.