Eye In The Sky
Hippie Death Cult Lyrics
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Wasted life in a corporate hell
From the cradle to the grave
Hate destroy, fear enslave
Repeating history
Mutation made me the disease
Witness my love lost somewhere
Digitized in our despair
Nightmare again
Nightmare
Eye in the sky is calling you
Rob and rape is what you do
Every act was sanctified
Lethal dose as you watch it die
Spread your belief
Sacred ego will defeat
Dying helpless one by one
Blood stained the flag, it goes marching on
Nightmare again
Nightmare
Lay waiting
Rage in me
Through joy and sorrow
Weep for tomorrow
Inject a selfish dream
Easy to believe
Watch it up in flames
Pain illuminate
Time waning
Sky changing
Die to understand
Lies the fatal hand
The song "Eye in the Sky" by Hippie Death Cult is a commentary on the oppressive nature of big corporations and society's obsession with technology. The lyrics speak of freeing the soul from its enclosure, symbolizing the struggle to escape the constraints of corporate life. The line "Hate destroy, fear enslave" notes the destructive effects of hate and fear on individuals and the power they can hold over them.
The song suggests that history repeats itself and that humans are responsible for their own mutation, becoming the disease that plagues society. These ideas are reflected in the line "Repeating history, mutation made me the disease." Additionally, the song speaks to the loss of human connection in the digital age, as love is "Digitized in our despair."
The chorus, "Eye in the sky is calling you, rob and rape is what you do," is a direct accusation of the cruelty and greed of corporate culture. The line "Blood stained the flag, it goes marching on" refers to the violence and destruction caused by those in power- the same power that claims to represent the country.
Overall, "Eye in the Sky" is a call to action, urging listeners to reject the dehumanizing aspects of modern society and fight for a more just and compassionate world.
Line by Line Meaning
Free the soul from it′s cell
Release your spirit from the confinement imposed by society.
Wasted life in a corporate hell
Life spent in a meaningless corporate job that drains your soul.
From the cradle to the grave
The cycle of life and death that we are all born into.
Hate destroy, fear enslave
Hate destroys, while fear enslaves individuals and society.
Repeating history
Humanity is constantly repeating the mistakes of the past.
Mutation made me the disease
Mutation is the cause of the sickness that pervades society.
Witness my love lost somewhere
I have lost my ability to love in this societal system.
Digitized in our despair
The loss of humanity in a technological age where we only exist in digital form.
Eye in the sky is calling you
A higher power is reaching out to you.
Rob and rape is what you do
You are causing harm to others through theft and exploitation.
Every act was sanctified
Every action was deemed morally acceptable by society.
Lethal dose as you watch it die
You bear witness to your own lethal behavior towards others.
Spread your belief
Convince others through propaganda and manipulation.
Sacred ego will defeat
The idea that our egos are more important than the well-being of society will lead to our downfall.
Dying helpless one by one
People are dying without recourse, alone and without help.
Blood stained the flag, it goes marching on
The flag symbolizing society is stained with the blood of the innocent, but it presses on.
Lay waiting
Waiting for a better future.
Rage in me
The anger I feel towards the oppressive nature of society.
Through joy and sorrow
Experiencing both happiness and sadness in life.
Weep for tomorrow
Crying for the future and what it holds.
Inject a selfish dream
Pursuing a self-centered ambition that disregards others.
Easy to believe
It's easy to be convinced by lies.
Watch it up in flames
Witnessing society burning to the ground.
Pain illuminate
Suffering revealing the truth about society.
Time waning
The time available to fix the problems of society is running out.
Sky changing
The world is undergoing a transformation.
Die to understand
Only through death can one understand the true nature of society.
Lies the fatal hand
The inescapable grip of societal downfall.
Writer(s): Eddie Brnabic
Contributed by Savannah Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.