Chakal is a Brazilian thrash metal band from the label Cogumelo Records. Th… Read Full Bio ↴Chakal is a Brazilian thrash metal band from the label Cogumelo Records. They formed in 1986, and appeared on the first “Warfare Noise” thrash metal compilation with two tracks. The following year they released their debut album “Abominable Anno Domini”. Following the release of their "Living With the Pigs" EP in 1988, singer Vladimir Korg left the band to sing for Mayhem, who subsequently changed their name to The Mist with his arrival. He recorded two albums with them before later reuniting with Chakal for their 2003 album Deadland. During his absence Chakal released two further albums fronted by Marcelo L. As of today, the band are still on Cogumelo Records.

Holobyte
Chakal Lyrics

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You were born to be programmed
System wants you just
On the procedures they adjust
Reprogram yourself

If not U: = "Excellent"
Then UR: = "Pattern"
Else begin

UR: = "Under control";
U: = "...Just a prowl"
End;

Why don't you leave the rails?
Have you ever thought on that?
Why don't you get out of this shell?
Have you ever fought for that?

If not UR: = "Pattern"
Then do not stay where you are
If you do not want to load
Those ridiculous speeches... again
AGAIN... End;

Are you real?
Maybe UR: = "...Just a hologram"
Input: Variable changing;
Gosub another else place

Main program says: "Love Justice";
All this false Madam does is betraying
Betrayal with the men on boots 'n' uniforms
Program error: New lover: ANARCHY!

Loop, Edit new file: Name: HOLOBYTE
If you've saved your old program,
Purge it and do not, do not restore it

Are you real? Maybe you're Boolean
Are you real? Maybe you're just a

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Chakal's song Holobyte speak about programming and being controlled by systems that want to manipulate and adjust us. The song starts with the statement that we were born to be programmed and that the system wants us just the way it is. The artist then suggests that we should reprogram ourselves if we do not fit the "excellent" pattern that the procedures demand. The lyrics imply that we are not in control of our lives and that we are just following the patterns that were set before us.

The song then goes on to ask why we don't leave the rails and get out of shell. The artist challenges us to break free from the patterns and routines that we are accustomed to and to fight for our individuality. The lyrics suggest that conformity is not always the best route to take and that we should think for ourselves and not just follow the crowd.

The song takes on a darker tone towards the end, as the artist talks about betrayal and control. The lyrics mention the program error and how it leads to a new lover, anarchy. The song ends with a suggestion to loop and edit a new file, Holobyte, and to purge the old program without restoring it.

Holobyte is a complex song with multiple layers of meaning. It speaks to the challenges of individuality and conformity, control systems and programming, and rebellion and anarchy. This song is not just about music but also about encouraging people to think about their lives and the systems that try to control them.

Contributed by Jackson A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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