The beast within
G-ANX Lyrics


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Built up on lies
Your existance is built up on lies
You use and abuse
To sweeten your on selfish way of life

Life!
Life!
Life!
Life!

Stepping on people like dirt on the floor
Leaving footsteps of pain but still wanting more

Who's the clown...?
When the people, the people run each other down
Who's the clown...?
When the people, the people are stabbed from behind

Blinded by illusions of wealth and fame
Dreams that cause misery in a never ending game

Who's the clown...?
When the people, the people run each other down
Who's the clown...?
When the people, the people are stabbed from behind

Who's the clown...?
When the people, the people run each other down
Who's the clown...?
When the people, the people are stabbed from behind

In this world
That we should share
Sucess mean power
Means taking it all

When we should love
And walk together




This system means greed
And we're doomed to crawl

Overall Meaning

The song "The Beast Within" by G-ANX is a powerful critique of the destructive nature of human greed and selfishness. The opening lines, "Built up on lies, your existence is built up on lies" immediately set the tone for the rest of the song, revealing how the world as we know it is based on a foundation of falsehoods and deceit. The lyrics go on to describe how these lies are used to manipulate and control people, with those in power taking advantage of others for their own gain. The chorus repeatedly declares "Life!" as a reminder of the preciousness of existence and the gravity of the issues being addressed.


The verse about "stepping on people like dirt on the floor" highlights the callous disregard for others that often accompanies greed and selfishness. The image of leaving "footsteps of pain but still wanting more" describes the insatiable appetite of those who prioritize their own desires over the needs of others. The repeated refrain of "Who's the clown...?" is a challenge to those who perpetuate this system, asking them to think about the harm they cause and the pain they inflict.


The second verse is a scathing critique of the pursuit of wealth and fame at the expense of others' well-being. The lyrics suggest that these goals are illusory and ultimately result in misery for everyone involved. The final lines of the song condemn the system itself, suggesting that it is inherently flawed and promotes greed and selfishness at the expense of love and mutual cooperation.


Overall, "The Beast Within" is a powerful and thought-provoking critique of the darker aspects of human nature, as well as the societal structures that promote and perpetuate them. The song challenges listeners to think about their own actions and the impact they have on others, as well as to consider ways in which we can work together to build a more compassionate and just world.


Line by Line Meaning

Built up on lies
Your existence is founded on a web of deceits


You use and abuse
You manipulate and exploit people to satisfy your own selfish desires


To sweeten your on selfish way of life
You use these tactics to make your life easier without consideration for others


Life!
A passionate cry for attention to the value of life


Stepping on people like dirt on the floor
You trample on others as if they are unimportant


Leaving footsteps of pain but still wanting more
You hurt others, but remain unsatisfied and desire more for yourself


Who's the clown...?
A rhetorical question aimed at those who perpetuate this cycle of destruction


When the people, the people run each other down
When humans turn on each other in a competition for survival


When the people, the people are stabbed from behind
When people are betrayed by those they trusted


Blinded by illusions of wealth and fame
You are infatuated with the mirage of affluence and status


Dreams that cause misery in a never ending game
Your obsession with obtaining these things creates a never-ending cycle of unhappiness


In this world
Within this society created by humans


That we should share
A reminder that this planet is a shared home for all living things


Success mean power
Achieving success in this society equates to gaining power over others


Means taking it all
To be powerful, you must take everything you can for yourself


When we should love
A call to prioritize love and compassion over selfishness


And walk together
To move forward as a united front


This system means greed
The societal structure incentivizes and rewards greed


And we're doomed to crawl
Because of this, humans will remain in a state of slow progress and constant struggle




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