This Is My Rifle
Combichrist Lyrics

The lyrics of Combichrist's song "This Is My Rifle" are often interpreted as a representation of the human condition, where individuals become dependent on their own senses of power and control to the extent that they start identifying themselves with their possessions. In this song, the singer regards his weapon as his life, indicating that he is willing to fight and face any challenges with whatever means he can. The second line of the lyrics, "We are masters of our enemy," suggests that the singer views his enemies as powerless, and he is invincible. The third line of the song, "Till there is no enemy," is interpreted as the point when the singer realizes that he has eliminated every threat and he no longer needs to depend on his weapon.

Furthermore, the song's title, "This Is My Rifle," also comes from the first line of the Marine Corps Rifleman's Creed. The full creed says, "This is my rifle. There are many like it, but this one is mine," and it's often used to reflect the relationship between a soldier and his weapon. Additionally, Combichrist's interpretation of the creed seems like a critique of the literal understanding of it, where people have become so entranced by the culture of guns that they no longer recognize the destructive effect of firearms.