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Ghostlimb Lyrics

These lyrics seem to be discussing a corrupt religious institution and its attempt to control and manipulate its followers. The first line, "Tridentine, from time immoral this will protect you and protect your followers," refers to the Tridentine Mass, a form of the Roman Catholic Mass that was used before the Second Vatican Council. The use of the word "immoral" could suggest that the institution is using outdated or immoral tactics to control its followers. The institution is offering protection to its followers, but it seems to come with a price.

The next line, "We've got a good place for you under our gilded jackboot corrections," implies that the institution has a strict set of rules and regulations that must be followed in order to receive their protection. The use of the word "jackboot," which refers to a military-style boot, gives the impression that the institution is using force to keep its followers in line. The line "will save your life's work" suggests that the followers' accomplishments and achievements are at risk without the protection of the institution.

The final line, "Our red pen cuts a swath across your jugular," is the most violent in the entire verse. The image of a red pen cutting across someone's jugular is both graphic and alarming. It could be a metaphor for how the religious institution punishes those who do not follow their rules or who speak out against them. Overall, these lyrics suggest that the institution is using fear, manipulation, and violence to control its followers and maintain its power.