A Beast Caged
Dälek Lyrics

Rusted irons trap mental, thought's essential
Mental freedom is hindered by restrictions, despite thoughts being crucial to personal growth.

Mask meticulous movement towards central
One acts cautiously to avoid being controlled by outside forces.

Sip from holy grail to breath eternal, but time's concurrent
Pursuing eternal life is futile, as time will always march on regardless.

Displace visual with iller words, I'm slurring
Expressing oneself through artful language can be more impactful than using solely visual forms of communication.

Inferred meaning missed target, Minute margins
Even small misunderstandings can have severe consequences in communication and relationships.

Make the most hardened crumble when they're forced silent
Forced silence can break even the toughest individuals and strip them of their power.

Our only virtue left is pure violence
Violence may be the only means of achieving justice when all other avenues are closed off.

Remain defiant
In the face of oppression, it is important to keep up resistance and not give in to the demands of the oppressor.

Incarcerated souls sold to build empires
Prisoners are often exploited for cheap labor to benefit those in power.

I grow tired of tyrants passed as presidents
Leaders who abuse their power are no longer acceptable or tolerable.

Evidence to theft swept under oval carpet
Theft and corruption at high levels of government are often ignored or concealed from the public.

As inmates and children kept starving
People in vulnerable positions, including prisoners and children, are often denied basic necessities.

True criminals walk free with presidential pardons.
Those who hold power are often pardoned for their crimes, while the less powerful continue to suffer the consequences of theirs.

Somber note takes hold of optimistic
A gloomy feeling overcomes those who have high hopes for the future.

Mind that tongue they surveillance visits
People must be careful with their words, as they are constantly being monitored.

Nostalgic visions bring us back to days of backspins
Memories of the past take us back to a time of simpler pleasures.

When trivial infractions got your jaw fractured
Even minor infractions could result in severe physical punishment.

Shattered lineage from land of US sanctions
Families and ancestral roots are fractured by the impact of economic sanctions imposed by the United States.

Indebted servants to democracy
In the pursuit of democracy, many become indebted and must sacrifice their own well-being.

Feed their families with mere pennies
Many people must struggle to make enough money to provide basic necessities for their families.

There's that truth you seek...
The uncomfortable truth is often hidden or ignored.

Knew you wasn't ready
The harsh reality is too much for many to face.

Implications too heavy
The consequences of the truth are too severe to bear.

The stickup kids I fear wear three-piece suits
Those in positions of power can cause more harm than those typically considered dangerous.

Subdued murders lose their meaning when you stand accused
Violence and murder are oftentimes ignored or even condoned when the accused belongs to marginalized communities.

Most my people was born with their necks in noose
The systematic oppression faced by marginalized communities makes it difficult to achieve personal success and freedom.

So now I wander own streets verses packed in twos
Instead of relying on companionship, one takes the solitary path of self-exploration.

Some succumb to pressure, Resort to drastic measures
Under extreme circumstances, some people may turn to extreme methods of survival.

Modern slavery sanctifies corporate greed
The exploitation of workers for corporate gain is a form of modern-day slavery.

Economies solely based on prison industries
The economy of some countries is driven solely by the prison industrial complex, which relies on the exploitation of prisoners for cheap labor.

Becomes reality, Dilutes humanity
The normalization of exploitation and oppression leads to a disregard for human life and dignity.

Our common enemy has long since won
The struggle against oppression has become so difficult that it feels like the oppressors have already emerged victorious.

Paint melanined as monsters for years to come
People of color are demonized and criminalized in order to maintain the power structure of the oppressor.

Brushstrokes evoke sage in this heathen MC
The use of art to convey a message can elevate society despite the artist's marginalized status.

A beast caged in the heart of the city
There is a sense of violence and raw power repressed and contained within the city.

This beast caged in the heart of the city
The city is a symbol of the repression and oppression felt by marginalized communities.

Circumvents common speech, Gutter tongue kept filthy
The singer uses unconventional language and syntax due to their inability to express themselves freely and clearly in mainstream society.

Histories passed in handshakes
The true history of a society is hidden and rarely communicated openly, oftentimes only known by those in power.

Wisdom achieved
The singer has learned from their past experiences and hardships.

Victory's always fleeting for these pseudo MC's
Those who compromise their values in order to achieve success never truly feel fulfilled.

Trapped by narrow minds, Eyes blinded
People are limited and blinded to the possibilities of their own lives due to societal constraints and narrow-mindedness.

Political prisoners terrorized in confinement
Those who speak out against the powers that be are often punished and imprisoned illegally.

Confirms what we learned of US police state
The disturbing tactics used by the US government to maintain order confirm oppressive practices used in police states worldwide.

Asphyxiate the people they claim to liberate
Those in power smother the voices of those fighting for liberation in order to continue their own reign of power and control.

While you debate Democrat Republican...
The political discourse in mainstream society conveniently ignores the real struggles faced by marginalized communities.

They ran the game on poor again
Those in power continue to profit off those who are already suffering and struggling to make ends meet.

Latins and Africans, Chained at wrists and ankles
People of color are forced into a cycle of economic and social oppression.

Create profits for world bankers
The rich and powerful continue to profit off the exploitation of vulnerable communities worldwide.

This heart filled with rancor
The singer's heart is filled with anger and bitterness towards the oppressive forces that seek to silence him.

Resurrected by this modern Rome
The modern world resembles the Roman Empire and its systematic oppression of the masses.

Where hate's condoned
Hate is not only tolerated but actively encouraged by those in power.

Inherent anger strangles what night has shone
The innate anger and bitterness felt by oppressed people stifle the potential for beauty and progress in the world.

Found shelter when conscienceness faltered
In order to survive in a society that doesn't offer help or support, one must often turn to one's own inner strength and resilience.

We've all been offered as Abraham's son on ruined alter.
Society is built on the sacrifice and exploitation of the masses, much like the biblical story of Abraham and Isaac.