Mass Destruction
Faithless Lyrics


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With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction

You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction

My dad came into my room holdin' his hat
I knew he was leavin', he sat on my bed told me some facts son

I have a duty, callin' on me
You and your sister be brave my little soldier, and don't forget all i told ya
Your the mister of the house now remember this
And when you wake up in the morning give ya momma a kiss, then I had to say goodbye

In the morning i woke momma with a kiss on each eyelid,
Even though I'm only a kid, certain things can't be hid
Momma grabbed me, held me like i was made of gold, but left her in the story untold
I said, momma it will be alright, when daddy comes home, tonight

With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction

You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction

We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction

My story stops here, lets be clear
this scenario is happenin' everywhere
and you ain't goi'n to nirvana or favana
You comin' right back here to live out your karma
with even more drama than previously, seriously
Just how many centuries have we been waiting for someone else to make us free
And we refuse to sleep, the people overseas are just like we
Mad leadership, amigos, unfettered and free
They feed one the people they're supposed to lead, i don't need it
We need to pray away, for the lord to make it all straight
Its only now we do it right, 'cause I don't want my daddy, leavin home tonight

With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
Wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Dis-information is a weapon of mass destruction

You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction

Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction





We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction [Repeat: x2]

Overall Meaning

The song "Mass Destruction" by Faithless is a powerful commentary on the various forms of destruction that exist in the world, both physical and psychological. The various verses highlight different forms of mass destruction, from racism and fear to greed and disinformation. The chorus emphasizes the need for courage to overcome inaction, which is its own form of mass destruction.


The opening lines of the song mention both long-range weapons and suicide bombers, setting up the idea that physical violence is just one form of mass destruction. The line "wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction" reinforces this theme, suggesting that psychological manipulation can be just as dangerous as physical violence. The second verse discusses disinformation, racism, and fear as other forms of mass destruction, emphasizing the importance of accurate information, acceptance, and bravery in combating these destructive forces. Throughout the song, the lyrics paint a vivid picture of a world filled with different types of destruction, urging listeners to take action against them.


Line by Line Meaning

With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
A wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Disinformation is a weapon of mass destruction


You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction


My dad came into my room holdin' his hat
My dad spoke to me before leaving and told me to be brave and responsible as the man of the house


In the morning i woke momma with a kiss on each eyelid
I comforted my mom and tried to be strong for both of us despite my young age


With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
A wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Disinformation is a weapon of mass destruction


You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction


We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction


My story stops here, lets be clear
This scenario is happening everywhere and we must take action


And we refuse to sleep, the people overseas are just like we
We must recognize that people from other countries are just like us


They feed one the people they're supposed to lead, i don't need it
Leaders who prioritize their own interests over their citizens' needs are detrimental


We need to pray away, for the lord to make it all straight
We need to take action and not simply rely on divine intervention


With a long range weapon or suicide bomber
A wicked mind is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether your stowaway's son or BBC 1
Disinformation is a weapon of mass destruction


You could a Caucasian or a poor Asian
Racism is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether inflation or globalization
Fear is a weapon of mass destruction


Whether Haliburton, Enron or anyone
Greed is a weapon of mass destruction


We need to find courage, overcome
Inaction is a weapon of mass destruction


We need to find courage, overcome [Repeat: x2]
We must take action and overcome the destructive forces around us




Lyrics © BMG Rights Management, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: AYALAH BENTOVIM, MAX FRASER, ROLLO ARMSTRONG

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Comments from YouTube:

@andrewmcwilliam3758

RIP Maxi, a true legend of music ! Rest easy mate ❤

@WHNorthcote

A Buddhist with a message. He knew where to get the point across. May your reincarnation teach us more in time.

@booradley0x0

Just came here when I heard, I’m truely saddened by this.

@lukewillcox7707

Sad day.

@Tan3l6

Basically on christmas eve? Sad in any case.
Edit - One day before christmas, so sad for the family.

@Mygg_Jeager

One of my all time favorite lyricists.
He will be missed.

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@Strokeanita

The fact that this song still represent our reality today is heartbreaking :(

@Bullseye_Strength

Probably always will.

@Teajryan

i would call it "prolific"

@Notallowed101

We were making progress until about 2010.

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