Dissection
Benn Lyrics


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Dissection, dissection, dissection, dissection. JUST DIE!
Dissection, dissection, dissection, oh!

I know they've been here, I can sense their lies were here.
They've been playing fucking god with the world.
I see right through them, they pull the strings on the throne.
What the fuck'd they go and do with the world?
(These little boys were throwing stones in the dirt.)

Dissection, dissection, dissection, dissection. JUST DIE!
Dissection, dissection, dissection, dissection.

As we stand here at the edge of oblivion.
Will you be here? Will you be the one?

I've been waiting for you all my life.
I've been waiting for you all this time.
I've been waiting all my life.
I've been waiting all this time.

As we stand here at the edge of oblivion.
Will you be here? Will you be the one?
As we stand here at the edge of oblivion.
(They've been playing fucking god with the world)
Will you be here? Will you be the one?
(What the fuck'd he go and do with the world)





JUST DIE! Dissection, dissection, dissection, dissection. JUST DIE!
Dissection, dissection, dissection, oh!

Overall Meaning

The song Dissection by Benn is a powerful and intense track that touches upon themes of corruption, manipulation, and the perils of power. The opening lines of the song repeat the words "dissection" and "just die" several times in a row, making it clear that the singer is feeling intense anger and frustration towards a group of people. The lyrics suggest that these individuals have been lying and playing god with the world, acting as puppet-masters behind the scenes and manipulating events for their own gain.


The singer sees right through them and is filled with a sense of disgust and horror at their actions. The line "these little boys were throwing stones in the dirt" implies that the people in question are immature and childish, lacking the wisdom and perspective to understand the consequences of their actions. As the song progresses, the singer implores the listener to stand with them at the edge of oblivion and asks if they will be the ones to help bring about change and put an end to the corruption and manipulation that they see around them.


The intensity of the song is underscored by the repeated use of the word "dissection" throughout the lyrics. This word carries connotations of violence, vulnerability, and the breaking down of something into its component parts. It suggests that the singer is not simply angry or frustrated, but is actively seeking to deconstruct and dismantle the forces that they see as corrupting the world around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Dissection, dissection, dissection, dissection. JUST DIE!
The repetition of the word 'dissection' implies a strong desire for something to be analyzed and broken down. The 'just die' statement seems to be directed towards the subject being dissected, suggesting that the singer wants it to cease existing.


Dissection, dissection, dissection, oh!
Continuing the repetition of the word 'dissection,' this line has a softer tone with the word 'oh' at the end. This could be interpreted as a feeling of disappointment towards the object being dissected, implying that the singer expected more from it.


I know they've been here, I can sense their lies were here.
The singer is claiming to have a heightened sense that allows them to detect the presence of deceitful individuals in the area. This could imply that the people in question have a history of lying to the singer, thus creating an environment of mistrust.


They've been playing fucking god with the world.
The people that the artist is referring to have been acting with a sense of power and control that borders on godlike. This suggests that they have been exercising their influence in an irresponsible or even dangerous way, potentially causing harm to others.


I see right through them, they pull the strings on the throne.
The artist feels that they are able to see the motives and actions of the questionable individuals with great clarity. The metaphor of 'pulling the strings on the throne' implies that these people are able to manipulate those in positions of power, ultimately controlling the direction and outcomes of important decisions.


What the fuck'd they go and do with the world?
The singer is expressing a sense of frustration and anger towards the people they believe are responsible for negative changes in the world. The use of profanity adds emphasis to the question, implying that the singer is genuinely perplexed by the situation.


(These little boys were throwing stones in the dirt.)
This line seems to be a non sequitur that interrupts the previous lines of thought. It is unclear who or what the 'little boys' represent, but the physical act of throwing stones in the dirt could be seen as a metaphor for actions that have little to no impact on the world at large.


As we stand here at the edge of oblivion.
This line creates a sense of tension and danger, implying that the artist and the listener are in a precarious position. The use of 'we' suggests that the artist is not alone in their situation.


Will you be here? Will you be the one?
These questions are directed towards someone specific, likely the listener. The artist is asking if the listener will stand with them in their situation or abandon them in their time of need.


I've been waiting for you all my life.
This line is directed towards the listener, expressing a sense of deep longing and anticipation for their arrival. It implies that the artist has been waiting for someone to help them with their struggles and is hopeful that the listener can fulfil that role.


I've been waiting for you all this time.
Similar to the previous line, this one reinforces the idea that the singer has been waiting for someone to help them for a long time. It may also imply a sense of frustration that the listener has taken so long to arrive.


JUST DIE! Dissection, dissection, dissection, dissection. JUST DIE!
The repetition of 'just die' continues the aggressive and violent tone of the song. It may also suggest a desire to end the process of dissection, as if the artist has grown tired or bored of it.


Dissection, dissection, dissection, oh!
The softer tone of this line creates a sense of ambiguity. It may represent a longing for something more meaningful from the dissection process or a lamentation that it has not yielded the desired results.




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