Prism
Dominion Lyrics


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Commercial crucifixion
Why bow to those in charge
No questions follow aimlessly
Time to give away your mind

Collide with accepted opinion
You're making it hard
For yourself - in this so called choice
And are we permitted to have imagination
Recognise this dormant attitude

Don't listen to those who destroy
This instintive direction
Who is anyone to lay judgement and
Judge you if you don't follow on passively

You're fucking with destiny
Down to your own inferior declne

We can't beat them but won't join them
We won't rise up to their ideals
Lies, destructive lies
We criticise you in the public eyes

Down but not out
They criticise us in the public eye

Lies, destructive lies
We criticise you in the public eye

Dare to differ and do you fear
Being the outcat
Afraid of what they might say
Turn your back




And let prejudice criticise you
Who's the real loser

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dominion's song "Prism" are an anthem against conformity and the pressure to conform to the expectations of the society. The opening lines "Commercial crucifixion, Why bow to those in charge" express the idea of conformity as a kind of sacrifice to the interests of the "powers that be", which control how society thinks and behaves.


The lyrics also highlight the importance of imagination, rejecting the "dormant attitude" that comes with blind conformity. The singer urges the listener to "collide with accepted opinion," to challenge the status quo and break free from the constraints of mainstream culture. The song encourages the listener to be true to themselves, to follow their own path, rather than swallowing the lies and destructive ideas fed to them by the media.


Throughout the song, the singer maintains a defiant spirit, rejecting the judgment of those who criticize those who dare to be different. Ultimately, the song speaks to the struggle between individualism and conformity and encourages the listener to embrace their own identity, even if it means standing apart from the crowd.


Line by Line Meaning

Commercial crucifixion
The excessive commercialization of society that resembles a religious crucifixion.


Why bow to those in charge
Why submit to the authority figures who control and manipulate us?


No questions follow aimlessly
Mindlessly following without questioning anything is a dangerous path.


Time to give away your mind
It's time to stop surrendering your thoughts to external forces and start thinking for yourself.


Collide with accepted opinion
The need to confront and challenge common beliefs and widely accepted opinions.


You're making it hard
Going against the status quo is difficult and requires effort.


For yourself - in this so called choice
Even though we're free to make choices, there's still social pressure and manipulation that affects our decisions.


And are we permitted to have imagination
Are we allowed to think outside the box and imagine new possibilities?


Recognise this dormant attitude
Be aware of the tendency to passively accept things as they are without trying to change anything.


Don't listen to those who destroy
Ignore those who try to tear down your confidence and dreams.


This instintive direction
The instinct to follow your own path and stay true to yourself.


Who is anyone to lay judgement and
No one has the right to judge our choices and lifestyle.


Judge you if you don't follow on passively
Criticism for not conforming to societal norms and expectations is unjust.


You're fucking with destiny
By challenging the status quo, you're disrupting the predetermined trajectory of society.


Down to your own inferior declne
By giving in to societal pressure, we're compromising our own growth and potential.


We can't beat them but won't join them
We refuse to conform or participate in a system that's flawed and corrupt.


We won't rise up to their ideals
We reject the unrealistic and oppressive standards imposed by society.


Lies, destructive lies
False information and propaganda that harms individuals and society as a whole.


We criticise you in the public eyes
We call out and condemn those who spread lies and misinformation, especially when it's done publicly.


Down but not out
We may be struggling but we're not giving up.


They criticise us in the public eye
We're often judged and condemned by society for not conforming or following accepted norms.


Dare to differ and do you fear
Are you afraid of standing out and being different?


Being the outcat
Being the outcast, the one who doesn't fit in with the mainstream.


Afraid of what they might say
Fear of criticism and rejection from those who hold power and influence over us.


Turn your back
Ignore the pressure to conform and instead stay true to yourself.


And let prejudice criticise you
Prejudice and discrimination are often used to criticize and ostracize those who don't follow society's norms.


Who's the real loser
Is it better to compromise yourself and conform to societal pressure, or to stay true to yourself even if it means facing criticism and hardship?




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