The Mission
H.O.A.X Lyrics

broken body its joints at war religious vipers sucking
The singer is describing a body that is broken and at war with itself. This could symbolize a person's inner struggles between faith and doubt. The line about religious vipers sucking suggests the idea of false prophets who exploit people's beliefs for their own gain.

royal blood the price is paid the final score the truth exists even through
This line seems to be touching on themes of redemption and sacrifice. The mention of royal blood could be a reference to Jesus, who is often depicted as a king in Christian iconography. The idea of the final score suggests that there is some kind of cosmic justice at work, and that truth will ultimately prevail.

pious mud who are these people behind the stained glass windows have they
The singer is questioning the motives of religious leaders and congregants. They seem to be suggesting that these people are hiding behind a facade of piety and that they may not be as genuine as they claim to be.

forgotten just what they came here for was it salvation or 'scared of hell' or
The artist is wondering if people are truly seeking salvation or if they are only motivated by fear. This could be interpreted as a critique of religious institutions that rely on fear tactics to keep people in line.

an assembly of a social get-together what's the mission of the preacher man?
The artist is questioning the purpose of religious gatherings. They are wondering if it is really just a social event, or if there is a deeper mission that religious leaders should be focused on.

some are true some do lie what's the mission of the preacher man yeah! yeah!
This line seems to be building on the previous one. The singer is acknowledging that there are genuine religious leaders, but also that there are those who are dishonest. They are still questioning what the true mission of the preacher man is.

a threat of justice the lazy judge the governess teaches his son to scream
This line seems to be describing a world where justice is threatened by lazy judges and negligent parents. It could be interpreted as a critique of social institutions that are meant to uphold justice but are failing to do so.

adopted child true path to trudge no minor plot to undermine his dream
The artist is describing an adopted child who must work hard to realize their dreams. This line could be seen as a call to action for people who face obstacles to keep striving for what they want.

(_preacher_: bless god! the more i think about it the more i think i was preaching the truth i went down to the cadillac agency and one hour later i drove out a new cadillac hallelujah say praise the lord bless god i'm gonna drive that cadillac down here and get it dusty and dirty and use it for god hallelujah! thank you jesus
This line is spoken by a preacher who is reflecting on their own message. They seem to be proud of what they have preached and even rewarded themselves with a new car. However, this could also be interpreted as a criticism of religious leaders who use their position for personal gain.