The band has been pounding the pavement hard since their formation in 2001, touring furiously and earning themselves a cult-like following across the US and Canada. Playing a hybrid style of thrash, metal, sludge, grind and punk, Ed Gein, who call Syracuse, NY home, use their self-described "angry-noise punk" style as a means to deliver their politically and socially charged message. "It's all a matter of being aware and thinking for yourself," says Jenkins. "A 'Judas-goat' is an older animal at a slaughter-house trained to lead the other animals to slaughter. In exchange, the animal is taken care of almost like a family pet until they are no longer of use. A large portion of the world's population falls into one of the unfortunate categories of either being a betrayer or one of the millions of mindless, resource-eating followers."
The band takes influence from such bands as Coalesce and Pig Destroyer.
The Wool Is Pulled
Ed Gein Lyrics
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He doesn't need it.
It's not important.
But get these men on the next flight out.
They're friends of the family and we're thick as thieves.
Now force that plane to land.
There's money to be had.
There's favors to be paid. I don't care who has to die.
The song "The Wool is Pulled" by Ed Gein is a hauntingly introspective piece that seems to explore themes of power, control, and the twisted ways in which people can become consumed by their own desires. The lyrics themselves are quite cryptic, but one interpretation of the song might suggest that it is about a person who is willing to do anything, even to the point of causing harm or death, in order to gain wealth, status or control.
The first line of the song, "Force that plane to land," sets a tone of urgency and desperation. It is unclear who the singer is addressing or what the context of their demand may be, but the tone suggests that something sinister is afoot. The singer goes on to say that "He doesn't need it. It's not important," which could be interpreted either as a statement of justification for their actions or as an admission of guilt.
The second half of the song seems to focus more specifically on the singer's reasons for their actions. They talk about "money to be had" and "favors to be paid," suggesting that they are motivated by greed and a desire for power. The line "I don't care who has to die" is particularly chilling, as it suggests a willingness to cause harm or even take lives in pursuit of their goals. The final line, "The heart doesn't need to fly," is ambiguous but could be interpreted as a metaphor for the singer's own desires and motivations.
Line by Line Meaning
Force that plane to land.
Compel the aircraft to touchdown on the ground.
He doesn't need it.
The person referred to lacks any requirement for that specific thing.
It's not important.
The mentioned matter is trivial or insignificant.
But get these men on the next flight out.
Arrange for these individuals to catch the following available flight.
They're friends of the family and we're thick as thieves.
Those people have close relationships with our relatives and we're very loyal to one another.
Now force that plane to land.
Immediately compel the aircraft to touchdown on the ground.
There's money to be had.
This situation presents an opportunity for financial gain.
There's favors to be paid. I don't care who has to die.
Certain debts or obligations must be fulfilled, even if it results in someone's demise, and I have no concern for who that might be.
The heart doesn't need to fly.
The emotions or sentiment of an individual doesn't require them to travel by plane.
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