Slave To Convention
Doom Lyrics


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Get a job, buy a car, buy a house
A slave 'till death
Slave to convention




Overall Meaning

The lyrics in Doom’s song “Slave to Convention” criticize the societal norms that force individuals to conform to the market’s demands. The first line, “Get a job, buy a car, buy a house,” represents the cycle that the system enforces upon people. The system dictates that one must get a high-paying job to afford the things they desire, such as a car and a house. The lyrics’ next line, “A slave ‘til death,” points out that individuals essentially become slaves to their jobs up until death because they continuously strive to meet the market’s demands.


Overall, the song argues that individuals must break free from their societal constraints and the pressure to conform to continue living life as their authentic selves. It challenges people to resist the urge to fit into the mold of society and be their own person. It is essential to see the conformity around us, and we need to open our minds to new ways of thinking.


Line by Line Meaning

Get a job, buy a car, buy a house
Conform to societal norms by obtaining employment, purchasing a vehicle, and acquiring property.


A slave 'till death
Live a life of servitude to the conventions of society until one's passing.


Slave to convention
Bound by the pressure and expectations of conformity to societal norms.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ANTHONY KEVIN DICKENS, BRIAN MICHAEL TALBOT, JOHN PICKERING, PETER NASH

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