Propaganda
DAX Lyrics

Don't lose yourself
Don't forget who you are and what you believe in amidst the propaganda-filled world.

All I see is propaganda
The entire world seems to be dominated by propaganda, spreading lies and misleading information.

In the world
This line is a continuation of the previous line, emphasizing that this propaganda exists everywhere.

See is propaganda
Repeating the previous line to further emphasize how pervasive propaganda is in the world.

Yeah, united we stand, divided we fall (uh)
Stresses the importance of collective unity in standing up against the propaganda machine, and the danger of division within society.

New Year's Eve, they've been droppin' the ball (uh)
The government and media have failed to live up to their responsibilities and have not been truthful in their reporting and actions.

Independent, how we dentin' the game
Advocating for independence in thought and action in taking down the propaganda machine that controls the world.

We don't write to the sound of applause (we don't)
Rejecting the concept of being manipulated by the desire for public approval, and instead choosing to act based on one's own beliefs and principles.

Hidden truths, dotted lines, ain't never signed
The truth is often hidden behind lies that are not overt, but rather hidden behind words and actions that lack true meaning.

Stood and remained a boss (a boss)
Refusing to give into the propaganda machine and remaining strong in one's convictions, despite the consequences.

In a world that is full of facades
Addressing the superficiality of the world, and how propaganda often serves to create and maintain these facades.

Where if you speak, you get nailed to a cross
Speaking out against the propaganda machine and spreading the truth can result in being ostracized and punished by society.

I won't be silent, I am outspoken
Refusing to stay silent in the face of propaganda, but rather actively speaking out against it.

I am the product of pain, so when you see my name
The pain and struggle that has been faced has helped shape this individual and their views towards propaganda and society in general.

Know fame could never break
Fame and popularity are not important in the fight against propaganda, and will not affect one's resolve to spread the truth.

Down a brain, that is already broken
Existing mental scars and struggles make one better able to see through propaganda and find the truth.

Every wound is a pain devotion
Every struggle and pain has been turned into a devotion to exposing and fighting propaganda.

They fill words as I purge emotion
Propaganda is filled with empty words meant to stir emotions, while the individual is actively fighting against that manipulation.

Scabs tear as I drop hits
The process of actively fighting against propaganda involves tearing off the scabs and exposing the painful truth behind the lies.

That bleed lies from demonic omens
The lies spread by propaganda serve to further corrupt society and lead it down a dark path.

The system decides what we spend and we buy
The propaganda machine, controlled by big corporations and governments, controls what people buy and spend their money on.

While most of our time is spent in bed (yeah)
While people may believe they have control over their lives, much of it is spent asleep and unaware of the propaganda controlling them.

And dreams we have all stay inside
People's dreams and aspirations are often stifled by the propaganda machine, as it seeks to maintain control over society.

We sleep and wake, then live with regret (oh man)
People go through life unaware of the propaganda affecting them, only to later regret the choices they made and the truth they failed to see.

The price of life is half the cost
The true value of life is not captured by the monetary value placed on it, and propaganda often serves to distort that truth.

The price of fame could cost your head (your head)
The allure of fame and popularity can have dangerous consequences, as individuals can be punished for speaking out against propaganda.

If infamy is what you seek
Seeking attention and infamy through the spreading of propaganda is dangerous and harmful to society.

And propaganda's what you spread (uh)
Spreading propaganda only serves to manipulate and control society, leading to its downfall.

Look what they did, indoctrinated
Reflecting on how the propaganda machine has succeeded in indoctrinating society with its messages, despite the harmful effects it has.

They convinced us all that everything we say is racist, and blood will change it
The propaganda machine has convinced society that everything said or done is inherently racist, and that violence is the only solution to this perceived problem.

That's what happens, y'all need balance
Highlighting the need for balance in society, and the importance of seeing through the propaganda and finding the truth.

y'all need blacks and whites and lefts and rights to stop the madness
Diversity and a balance of viewpoints and beliefs is crucial in fighting against the harmful effects of propaganda.

they planned it (they did)
The propaganda machine has been carefully planned and constructed to achieve its goals of controlling society.

It's Trump or Biden, we all been divided, riot in the streets (yeah)
The propaganda machine has succeeded in dividing society based on politics and other factors, resulting in discord and violence.

Elections always been rigged, I ain't surprised if somebody cheats
Political elections are often manipulated by the propaganda machine, and it would not be surprising to see cheating or dishonesty occur.

All I see is pentagrams of the propaganda, but our priority's a vaccine (yeah)
The propaganda machine is often tied to dark and sinister forces, and yet society's priorities are misplaced, focusing on things like vaccines rather than the more pressing truth.

It ain't hard for wolves to find a flock when the sheep are fast asleep (wake up)
The propaganda machine can easily manipulate and control society when individuals are unaware and complacent, but it is time to wake up and see the truth.

Too many people lack character, too many journalists scarin' ya
The lack of strong character and the fear-mongering tactics used by the media only serve to further enable the propaganda machine.

Too many pencils attemptin' to rewrite the Constitution, they probably gon' tear it up
The propaganda machine seeks to not only control society, but to rewrite the very fabric of the country and its laws.

I love the country, but I don't trust the people takin' care of us
While there is a great love for the country, there is a lack of trust in those in positions of power and control, who are unable to see through the propaganda themselves.

We went to bed with the American dream, we woke up in Night-merica
The propaganda machine has succeeded in undermining the American dream and values, leading society into a dark and dangerous place.

And all I see is propaganda, propaganda
Reiterating the overarching theme of the song, that propaganda dominates and controls the world.

And all I see is propaganda, propaganda, oh whoa
A final repetition of the song's message, emphasizing how pervasive and all-encompassing propaganda truly is in the world.