IndoctriNation
Dimmu Borgir Lyrics


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Oh, look at those lifeless leaves
All their precious pride is taken away
A lost creation for a graven image
Trembling of nothing but their own fear

[Chorus]
On behalf of water made to wine
Elements of deception must entwine
Righteous greed and derangement divine
Vacuum is given to the blind

To surrender to a faith so fake
To not comprehend while you're awake
Thrive on your deity for heaven's sake

Do loose your battle before actual birth
For some sheep need the company of a shepherd
To face the scorn of the earth

Existential parasite drama across the lands
What a relief never bother the why's
Investing illusions and folding hands
The passion for mankind's ignorance feeding you lies

All those naked faces, empty shells
Procreation of the mind put to rest




Crippled and caged, anesthesia adjust
The lambs of slaughter preoccupied in disgust

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Dimmu Borgir's "IndoctriNation" are a powerful commentary on the dangers of blind faith and dependence on religion. The opening lines, "Oh, look at those lifeless leaves / All their precious pride is taken away," suggest a metaphorical death or loss of individuality that is the result of religious indoctrination. The singer then describes the followers of such faith as "a lost creation for a graven image," implying that their belief system is a fabricated construct that has no basis in reality.


The chorus further explores this theme, stating that "elements of deception must entwine / righteous greed and derangement divine / vacuum is given to the blind." Here, the singer is highlighting the manipulation and deceit that is often used to perpetuate religious beliefs, and how this leads to a vacuum of critical thinking or questioning. The chorus ends with the line "To face the scorn of the earth," suggesting that those who do not buy into the religious indoctrination may be met with criticism or rejection from others in society.


The subsequent verses continue this theme, with lines like "Investing illusions and folding hands / The passion for mankind's ignorance feeding you lies" indicating how religion can act as a crutch for those who refuse to confront the harsh realities of life. The final line, "The lambs of slaughter preoccupied in disgust," represents the dangers of following a system simply because it provides a sense of safety or community, instead of critically examining its values and beliefs.


Overall, the lyrics of "IndoctriNation" serve as a cautionary tale against blind faith and religious indoctrination, highlighting the importance of critical thinking and independent thought.


Line by Line Meaning

Oh, look at those lifeless leaves
The singer observes the decaying leaves, seeing them as symbols of lifelessness.


All their precious pride is taken away
The leaves have lost everything that once made them beautiful and proud.


A lost creation for a graven image
Humans have falsely created an image of a god and lost sight of their own true nature.


Trembling of nothing but their own fear
People are controlled by fear, lacking the confidence to question their beliefs or look for answers.


[Chorus]
These lines describe the ways in which people are deceived and manipulated by religion.


On behalf of water made to wine
Religion transforms the mundane into miraculous, blurring the lines between fact and fiction.


Elements of deception must entwine
Religious teachings rely on deceit and manipulation to maintain their grip on followers.


Righteous greed and derangement divine
Religious leaders use their power to profit and control, sometimes to disastrous ends.


Vacuum is given to the blind
People who follow blindly are left empty, lacking insight and true understanding.


To surrender to a faith so fake
Giving in to false beliefs is a tragedy, falling for a trap that will lead the faithful nowhere.


To not comprehend while you're awake
Religious people, despite being conscious and alert, fail to comprehend the truth or question their beliefs.


Thrive on your deity for heaven's sake
Despite the futility of prayer and devotion, people cling to religion to find meaning and purpose.


Do loose your battle before actual birth
People are defeated before they even begin, failing to break free from the shackles of religious indoctrination.


For some sheep need the company of a shepherd
Many people are content to be led and controlled by religious leaders, never questioning their authority or motives.


To face the scorn of the earth
Those who break free from religious dogma often face ridicule and disdain from society at large.


Existential parasite drama across the lands
Religion has become a parasitic force that feeds on the fears and anxieties of people worldwide.


What a relief never bother the why's
Blissful ignorance is a relief for those who never ask questions or seek to understand the world on their own terms.


Investing illusions and folding hands
People invest in the illusion of religious teachings, often relinquishing their own agency in the process.


The passion for mankind's ignorance feeding you lies
Religious leaders push people towards ignorance, feeding them lies to maintain their control over the masses.


All those naked faces, empty shells
People who follow religion are empty inside, lacking the individuality and self-determination that make us human.


Procreation of the mind put to rest
Religion stifles creativity and original thought, reducing people to mindless followers.


Crippled and caged, anesthesia adjust
Those who follow blindly are mentally crippled and trapped, unable to break free from the hold of religion and anesthesia it offers.


The lambs of slaughter preoccupied in disgust
Those who follow religion are like lambs going to slaughter, preoccupied with feelings of disgust and helplessness.




Lyrics © Reservoir Media Management, Inc., Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: STIAN TOMT THORESEN, SVEN ATLE KOPPERUD, TOM RUNE ANDERSEN

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