Asylum
Dälek Lyrics

Adverse effects affect the 10% that might listen
The message of this song is only being heard by a small percentage of people, and even they may suffer negative consequences for listening to and supporting it.

Welcome to the 21st neo-inquisition
We are living in a time where people who speak out against oppressive systems are silenced and punished, reminiscent of historical inquisitions.

Bite your tongue hold you thoughts close to vest Better yet look for stars that they stitch reading "projects"
It's dangerous to speak out against those in power, so it's better to keep your thoughts to yourself or divert your attention to superficial distractions.

Ironic, we never see ourselves as next prey What, now we equals cause we have a King's holiday? Coming storm here to stay They turned the noon sky heron gray Africans into slaves Say we free But if we speak like Malcolm X then they assassinate
Despite the progress we've made, we are still oppressed and marginalized. The sky and our history reflect the ongoing storm of injustice. The promise of freedom is not fulfilled, and speaking out against it can be deadly.

Fate of men on corporate memos Halos reserved for those who keep status quo Carry big stick but speak in low tones
Those in power seek to maintain their position, and those who comply with their agenda will be rewarded. They are powerful but often work in secret.

Truth festers under scab of lies We the permanent underclass don't act surprised
The truth is being hidden by lies, but those who are most oppressed are not surprised by this reality.

(Truth festers, festers Festers under scab, scab of lies Truth festers Festers under scab, scab of lies)
The festering truth and lies are repeated to emphasize their importance and impact.

Denied access to true wealth We may have felt the death blow Again they stole our vocal chords and sold them to the devil We use to raise our fists now our leadership just settles Eyes off the ghettos Keep watching those space shuttles
Access to wealth has been denied to those who have been oppressed, which is a significant loss. Their voices are silenced, and their leadership is complacent. People's attention is often diverted from their struggles to worldly distractions.

In midst of this madness it's madmen that win Even when we vote the opposite it all reverts to Regan Silly Christian pagans Still clutching myths dated back to ancient Babylon That might unravel dawn Misconstrued world view used to assault the misinformed kings That move and act like pawns Artist's conform and play minstrel Police State treats our young as criminals Why pray to Roman death symbols?
Those in power are often the most unhinged, and the political system is rigged against the oppressed. Outdated and misguided beliefs are used to oppress people, reminding them of how little progress has been made. Artists are often forced to conform and the police treat young people unfairly. Why do we look towards symbols of death for guidance?

Inner City streets still reek of our inner turmoil Killing melanined equates to X amount of oil They're telling tall tales to keep our eyes on foreign soil Hearing truth from poor lips makes their blue blood boil
The struggles of marginalized people continue, and their lives are often devalued. The media is manipulative and distracting, making it difficult to focus on domestic issues. Those in power become angry when confronted with the truth by those with less privilege.

Play foil to false patriots Remind youth of '67's race riots When they learned to keep us quiet Consumers consuming Products we are now neither making or using It only gets more confusing 30% of armed troops minorities Casualties directly impact Black and Latin families If freedom is what we are fighting for, they why'd they swindle Gore? Imprison most our men and never really outlaw lynching? The rich get tax breaks, so they are stealing from the pensions of the poor Who were lured to this land by ideas of better lives Or tightly packed onto slaveships who's origin historians forever rewrite Only goal to incite a mental riot Defiant of airwaves designed to tailor how I act I drop the fists and guns and use this tongue to combat
Those who claim to love their country often perpetuate oppressive systems. Young people need to be reminded of past struggles to continue fighting. We are bombarded with consumerism, but this only adds to our confusion. People of color are disproportionately affected by war and other systemic issues. The powers that be often betray their own values in pursuit of personal gain. The rich continue to exploit the poor, and the legacy of slavery continues to haunt us. The goal is to inspire change by refusing to comply with oppressive systems and standing up for what is right.