You Stupid Mankind
Helloween Lyrics
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In this universe
What would you say if there are some
Armed with all you deserve
Destiny my friend you'll see
Counts nothing anymore
Open up your mind now and realize
Dead and gone
No survivors
They'll hit and crush our earth
You stupid mankind
Evolution everywhere
Who do you think you are
Like you are on the top of there ?
They may come for war
More evil, violent and vain
Than you could ever be
Can beam through time and bring you pain
All dead no one flees
Destiny my friend you'll see
Counts nothing anymore
Open up your mind now and realize
They may come for sure
Dead and gone
No survivors
They'll hit and crush our earth
With no mercy
Dead and gone
No more fighting
They'll kill and burn your earth
You stupid mankind
They don't care
They don't care
They don't care
They don't care
Dead and gone
No survivors
They'll hit and crush our earth
With no mercy
Dead and gone
No more fighting
They'll kill and burn your earth
You stupid mankind
The lyrics to Helloween's song "You Stupid Mankind" discuss the potential threat of an alien invasion with humanity being unprepared for the consequences. The song begins by highlighting mankind's arrogance in thinking that we are the only intelligent beings in the universe. The lyrics then suggest that there may be other beings out there who are more highly evolved and advanced, armed with technology that humanity could never compete with. This paints a picture of humanity being vulnerable to a potentially catastrophic invasion.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that war and violence are inherently human traits, and that alien beings could have even more violent tendencies. The chorus is perhaps the most striking and memorable part of the song, with the repeated refrain "dead and gone, no survivors, they'll hit and crush our earth, you stupid mankind." This suggests that an alien invasion would be an almost apocalyptic event for humanity, with no hope of survival. The song ends with the repeated mantra "they don't care", implying that any potential alien invaders would be wholly indifferent to the fate of humanity.
Overall, "You Stupid Mankind" is a song that confronts humanity's hubris in thinking we are the dominant species in the universe, and warns of the potential consequences of an unprepared humanity facing a more advanced and violent invading force.
Line by Line Meaning
You think you are alone
You believe that you are the only intelligent beings in this vast universe
In this universe
The entirety of existence beyond our planet
What would you say if there are some
How would you react if there were other intelligent beings out there
Armed with all you deserve
Possessing powers and attributes beyond human comprehension
Destiny my friend you'll see
The outcome of events is predetermined and will inevitably occur
Counts nothing anymore
Current beliefs and expectations will prove meaningless
Open up your mind now and realize
Expand your preconceived notions and understand the truth
They may come for sure
The arrival of these beings is imminent
Dead and gone
The deaths of all humanity
No survivors
Every human being will perish
They'll hit and crush our earth
They will devastate our planet
You stupid mankind
Humanity is foolish and helpless
Evolution everywhere
Change and transformation is an ongoing occurrence
Who do you think you are
You are not as powerful as you believe
Like you are on the top of there ?
Your perceived superiority is an illusion
They may come for war
Their arrival may be hostile
More evil, violent and vain
They possess characteristics that exceed human malice
Than you could ever be
Human evil is trivial compared to their capabilities
Can beam through time and bring you pain
They possess the ability to travel through time and cause untold suffering
All dead no one flees
None shall survive their wrath
They don't care
They are indifferent to human existence
With no mercy
They will exhibit no compassion
No more fighting
Resistance against them is futile
They'll kill and burn your earth
They will not just destroy, but also completely obliterate our planet
Contributed by Maya T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.