The band has a glam-rocky postpunk sound, and sassy, overtly political lyrical content.
Former and current bands associated with Hot One include Shudder to Think, Guided By Voices and The Dambuilders, among others.
Hot One's self-titled debut album was released October 10th 2006.
slave
Hot One Lyrics
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You know we annexed the stars.
Subsidizing our home brand of truth.
We co-opt your heart.
We got to keep you busy.
Long day
Long day
Long day
Long day
Long day for the worker.
You've been jerked by the man you just a...
(Chorus)
Slave!
At the Super Stop n Shop.
Slave!
When you're a rent-a-cop.
Slave!
At a shitty restaurant.
You're carving your own grave.
You got the notion don't ya?
You gonna murder your boss.
You gonna summon the vultures.
Hey Satan! What does that cost?
Devil said you goin' door to door with a gideon bible.
Long day
Long day for the worker.
Long day
Long day
Long day, for the worker.
You been jerked by the man you're just a...
Slave!...
(Chorus)
Slave!
At the Super Stop n Shop.
Slave!
When you're a rent-a-cop.
Slave!
At a shitty restaurant.
You're carving your own grave.
Slave!
At the Super Stop n Shop.
Slave!
When you're a rent-a-cop.
Slave!
At a shitty restaurant.
You're carving your own grave.
The lyrics to "Slave" by Hot Ones are a critique of American capitalism and its exploitative nature. The song begins by implying that American youth is being sold, and the stars of the American flag have been annexed, indicating a sense of imperialistic entitlement. The idea of subsidizing a "home brand of truth" is also a commentary on the propaganda machine that exists in America, where they co-opt the hearts of Americans to believe a certain narrative. The chorus repeats the word "slave" in different scenarios where people are working menial jobs, such as at a Super Stop n Shop or as a rent-a-cop. The repetition of this word emphasizes the idea that the working class in America is forced into a situation where they are powerless and are merely working to stay afloat.
The second chorus introduces the idea of rebellion and resistance against the system, indicating that workers often feel like murdering their boss and "summoning the vultures." However, the Devil tells them they will instead go door to door with a Gideon Bible, indicating that resistance is futile and that their voices will not be heard. The song ends with the repetition of the chorus, emphasizing once again that workers are easily replaceable and are destined to "carve their own grave" while being a slave to the system.
Overall, "Slave" is a powerful social commentary on the oppressive nature of capitalism and the view of the working class as expendable resources.
Line by Line Meaning
We proudly sell American youth.
We take advantage of the young and naive American population.
You know we annexed the stars.
We claim ownership over everything, even the stars.
Subsidizing our home brand of truth.
We finance and promote our own version of the truth.
We co-opt your heart.
We manipulate your emotions and beliefs for our own gain.
We got to keep you busy.
We need to distract you from realizing what's really going on.
Long day
Your workday is endless and exhausting.
Long day
Your workday is endless and exhausting.
Long day for the worker.
The worker experiences an excessively long and tiresome workday.
You've been jerked by the man you just a...
You have been deceived and manipulated by those in power.
Slave!
You are enslaved to the oppressive system.
At the Super Stop n Shop.
You are enslaved to menial and unfulfilling jobs at places like a supermarket chain.
When you're a rent-a-cop.
You are enslaved to jobs in the security industry that treat you like a disposable asset.
At a shitty restaurant.
You are enslaved to low-paying jobs in awful working conditions, such as in the food service industry.
You're carving your own grave.
You are slowly deteriorating your physical and mental health by being a slave to the system.
You got the notion don't ya?
You have the idea, don't you?
You gonna murder your boss.
You are imagining taking extreme measures to remove yourself from oppressive work environments.
You gonna summon the vultures.
You are conjuring up a bleak and destructive future.
Hey Satan! What does that cost?
You are turning to evil in order to overcome the struggles of being enslaved to the system.
Devil said you goin' door to door with a gideon bible.
Even when you try to escape to religion, you are still being used and oppressed by those in power.
Slave!...
You are still a slave to the oppressive system.
Slave!
You are enslaved to the oppressive system.
At the Super Stop n Shop.
You are enslaved to menial and unfulfilling jobs at places like a supermarket chain.
When you're a rent-a-cop.
You are enslaved to jobs in the security industry that treat you like a disposable asset.
At a shitty restaurant.
You are enslaved to low-paying jobs in awful working conditions, such as in the food service industry.
You're carving your own grave.
You are slowly deteriorating your physical and mental health by being a slave to the system.
Slave!
You are enslaved to the oppressive system.
At the Super Stop n Shop.
You are enslaved to menial and unfulfilling jobs at places like a supermarket chain.
When you're a rent-a-cop.
You are enslaved to jobs in the security industry that treat you like a disposable asset.
At a shitty restaurant.
You are enslaved to low-paying jobs in awful working conditions, such as in the food service industry.
You're carving your own grave.
You are slowly deteriorating your physical and mental health by being a slave to the system.
Writer(s): Rudolf Schenker, Eric Bazilian, Matthias Jabs, Klaus Meine, Nathan Larson Copyright: Bella Panorama Music, Songs Of Windswept Pacific, The Music Of Nato, GEMA
Contributed by Reagan O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@wailingalen
Most Black American people today are in some way or another mixed. (Excluding Africans that have recently immigrated from Africa)
EVERYONE is mixed, which is ironic given the pure blood propaganda from back in the day. Another ironic thing is that to keep blood line and race pure, it means that some minor degree of incest must take place which is harmful ๐
So if everyone is mixed, how did it all happen? Things they do not want us to talk about obviously
Lots of things, pain, bondage, servitude, are forgotten and their legacy and impact watered down and forgotten through the generations. Itโs impact does survive in our appearance and in our blood (DNA)
Just take a look at someone and really observe what do you see? We are all mixed, some more than others, some more long ago or recent than others. We are all United in ways we cannot fathom and imagine. Yet we are separated and divided ๐
I am vietnamese, born in America but my mother tells me that her side of the family is Chinese. Which flavor of Chinese I donโt know but I suspect Cantonese.
Our impact on each other survives in our appearance, our cuisine, our language, and our culture.
What a fascinating movie, albeit however painful it may seem, but thatโs history altogether.
Please love one another. โค๏ธ
@kaleithajohnson8378
In this context, sleeps with = rape. Call it what it is/was
@PopcornRecap
Unfortunately we canโt as words like that get auto-demonetized. We should have said โtaken advantage ofโ though.
@kaleithajohnson8378
@@PopcornRecap I figured as much. But words do matter and we need to make sure we are not rewriting history in a false context. Thanks for understanding what I was getting at
@PopcornRecap
@@kaleithajohnson8378 I completely agree. Iโll pin your comment for those who do not get it.
@raymanjohan8838
@@PopcornRecap I was about to say the same thing about calling slaves co workers...but I get it after reading
@wakandasmurf5061
If you want your channel to stay up, gotta play by their rules
@AdianPryde-qz5it
No such thing as a good slave owner.
@janjbowman
No human should ever own another human being . I agree there is no such thing as a good slave owner .
@Indigostarfly
This film is very mild compared to what really truly happened during slavery. I wish Brenda Sykes never left acting, she was so beautiful and talented.
@Simply.Amirahhh
Your confusing sleep with rapeโฆcall it for what it is