New Son Army
Hate Dept. Lyrics


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The tiny pinch, bugs are circling
They carry picket signs and lethal sting
Hold up a puppet hand to take the blame
Chase off the sick dogs no one will claim

This time the blood spill comes from you
With every fist, shit point of view
This is the gun, two-headed snake
Collective will, only coffins break
New son army
New son army
New son army

Follow a cold-blooded copy
Through a ravaged maze of high command
Report for clean boots and guarantees
Withholding judgment of the dirty hands

This time the blood spill comes from you
With every fist, shit point of view
This is the gun, two-headed snake
Collective will, only coffins break
New son army
New son army
This is the gun, two-headed snake
Collective will, only coffins break
New son army
New son army
New son army

Campaigns of white flags and skies of blue
Of peace and adoration we'll pretend
Built onto shame of victims no one knew
Is where the power of the people ends

This time the blood spill comes from you
With every fist, shit point of view
This is the gun, two-headed snake
Collective will, only coffins break
New son army
New son army
This is the gun, two-headed snake
Collective will, only coffins break
New son army




New son army
New son army

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "New Son Army" by Hate Dept. touch upon themes of control, manipulation, and violence. The song is a commentary on the use of propaganda to control people and turn them into mindless followers. The "tiny pinch" represents the small actions that can lead to bigger problems, and the "bugs" that are circling symbolize the propaganda that is used to manipulate people’s thoughts and actions. The picket signs carried by the bugs represent the ideas that are being forced upon people. The idea of holding up a "puppet hand to take the blame" suggests that those in power are not taking responsibility for their actions but instead are blaming others.


The "new son army" in the lyrics refers to the new followers that are being created through manipulation and propaganda. The song warns against blindly following someone or something without questioning their actions and ideologies. The reference to a "two-headed snake" highlights the dangerous nature of the propaganda being used to control people. The lyrics suggest that this collective will to follow blindly will only result in destruction and death. The song speaks to the idea that critical thinking and questioning authority are crucial to avoiding oppressive systems and maintaining freedom.


Line by Line Meaning

The tiny pinch, bugs are circling
The situation is becoming increasingly dire and chaotic, as hostile entities begin to encircle and attack relentlessly.


They carry picket signs and lethal sting
The threats come in equal parts symbolism and violence, wielding a message and a weapon to intimidate and harm.


Hold up a puppet hand to take the blame
A sacrificial figure is offered up as a scapegoat to deflect attention and appease the wrath of those in power.


Chase off the sick dogs no one will claim
The unwanted and despised elements are removed or disposed of without concern for their wellbeing or dignity.


This time the blood spill comes from you
After causing much suffering and destruction to other groups, the retribution and consequences are finally being directed towards the perpetrator.


With every fist, shit point of view
The use of brute force and hateful rhetoric only reinforces the cycle of violence and prejudice, further dividing and hurting people.


This is the gun, two-headed snake
The weapon used is a symbol of danger and deception, as it can backfire or turn on its wielder.


Collective will, only coffins break
The unity and determination of a group can shake the authority or beliefs of those in power, often resulting in deadly consequences.


New son army
A fresh generation of soldiers and followers are being indoctrinated and mobilized to cause more harm and destruction in the name of their twisted ideals.


Follow a cold-blooded copy
People blindly follow and emulate the actions and words of their leaders, who lack compassion or empathy and view others as expendable.


Through a ravaged maze of high command
The leadership structure is corrupt and chaotic, with those in charge abusing their power and inflicting further damage on their own people.


Report for clean boots and guarantees
The new recruits are promised a sanitized and virtuous image of their actions and the outcomes, which is far from the harsh reality they will face.


Withholding judgment of the dirty hands
The complicity of those who turn a blind eye or refuse to question the immoral actions of their leaders allows the atrocities to continue unchecked.


Campaigns of white flags and skies of blue
Propaganda and false imagery are used to promote a false sense of safety and unity, masking the violence and oppression that exists.


Of peace and adoration we'll pretend
People are expected to conform to a facade of obedience and loyalty, feigning positivity and gratitude while being subjugated and exploited.


Built onto shame of victims no one knew
The system is built upon the suffering and erasure of those who were oppressed and forgotten, leaving a legacy of injustice and hurt for future generations.


Is where the power of the people ends
The illusion of democracy and participation is shattered, as people realize that they have no real agency or voice in the face of systemic oppression and violence.




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