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The Comfort of Retardation
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Poor people dancing to good dead soul music
Rich human laughing then crying to enjoy the comfort of madness
Nihilism is our default tradition by rusted tradition
Hail to the theif of optimism
We live in the realistic surreal world
Under black grey sky we dying to live while we are live to die
PARANOID HUMANOID PARANOID
To see the dying world with black eye astray heart
PARANOID HUMANOID
We still need an education
Teach us how to sold the world
Teach us how to erase your soul
Teach us how to kiss the fear
Listen to morbid voice of salvation
Factory soul of broken machine,
Future are eating by a vulture
Lunatic of dark force creation
Decadance of human race
DEADSQUAD's song "The Comfort of Retardation" appears to be a commentary on society's perception of what it means to live and die. The opening lines paint a picture of a perverted world, where poor people dance to the music of dead souls while rich people laugh and cry in the comfort of madness. The use of the word 'nihilism' suggests that society is built upon a belief in nothingness, and that this is a rusty old tradition that is hard to shake.
The following lines suggest that the songwriter is critical of those who steal optimism, and that we live in a realistic, surreal world where we are dying to live while we are alive to die. The repetition of the phrase 'PARANOID HUMANOID' adds to the sense of confusion and chaos that pervades the song. There is a suggestion that the current generation is degenerate and rotting, and that we are unable to see the dying world with anything other than black eyes and astray hearts.
Despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is a hint of hope in the final lines where the songwriter asks for education to teach them how to 'sold the world', 'erase your soul' and 'kiss the fear'. They suggest that salvation might come from the morbid voice that is heard through the 'factory soul of broken machine'. Overall, the lyrics seem to be a scathing critique of society, with the song suggesting that we are living in a world that has lost its way.
Line by Line Meaning
Welcome to class of pervert mind
We are entering a space where unconventional and taboo ideas are explored and celebrated.
Poor people dancing to good dead soul music
Those who are struggling financially are finding solace and joy in a type of music that celebrates death.
Rich human laughing then crying to enjoy the comfort of madness
Even those who have material wealth can find themselves caught up in the madness and chaos of life, experiencing both laughter and tears as they seek comfort in it.
Nihilism is our default tradition by rusted tradition
Our tendency towards nihilistic beliefs and attitudes is not a new or fresh idea, but rather something that has been passed down through generations.
Hail to the theif of optimism
We admire those who can maintain optimism in the face of difficult circumstances, even if it means they may have to steal that hope from elsewhere.
We live in the realistic surreal world
Our world is simultaneously grounded in reality, but often takes on a surrealist quality that defies explanation.
Under black grey sky we dying to live while we are live to die
We are living in a world where death and decay permeate everything, and yet we still strive to find moments of life and vitality despite this.
PARANOID HUMANOID PARANOID
We are constantly grappling with feelings of paranoia and anxiety, which often stem from our human condition.
Degenerate the generation of rotten soul
The current generation has lost its way morally and spiritually, resulting in decaying souls.
To see the dying world with black eye astray heart
Our perspective on the world is jaded and bleak, resulting in us seeing everything through a pessimistic lens.
PARANOID HUMANOID
Our fears and anxieties are so closely tied to our human identity that they become inseparable from us.
We still need an education
Despite our propensity towards unconventional and nihilistic beliefs and attitudes, we still crave intellectual stimulation and growth.
Teach us how to sold the world
Teach us how to navigate the corrupt and broken systems of the world in which we live.
Teach us how to erase your soul
Teach us how to reject societal and cultural norms that may be detrimental to our spiritual well-being.
Teach us how to kiss the fear
Teach us how to embrace and confront our fears, rather than run from them.
Listen to morbid voice of salvation
We find salvation in the darkest and most depressing of places, as there is often beauty and transcendence to be found there.
Factory soul of broken machine,
Our souls have become like that of a factory's machinery, broken and devoid of life.
Future are eating by a vulture
Our future is being consumed and destroyed by forces that do not have our best interests in mind.
Lunatic of dark force creation
Our tendencies towards madness and chaos are not always negative, as they can often result in the creation of something beautiful and meaningful.
Decadance of human race
Our society is in a state of decadence and moral decay, which is causing us to lose sight of what it truly means to be human.
Writer(s): daniel mardhany, deadsquad
Contributed by Sophie C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.