Slavery in a Deaf Decay
Hour of Penance Lyrics


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We can't do anything living in slavery
It will come as mass manipulation
Of your life, of your mind full of lies
Distorted perception, feeling dissection
Mental bomb that explodes in the fog
A white and green burst destroys the silence
In the decayed world of your mind
Until your mind will bleed
Until your words will bleed
Victim of the leaders of society

Kings of a world in a decaying situation
A self infliction of wounds
A slow catatonic destruction
A comatose state of the population

Slavery in a deaf decay
Chained mankind towards extinction
Starving worms consume our soul
Submissive behavior as our life code
Slavery in a deaf decay

Emptiness in our hearts the right way's far away
Unending dark hole in our deep down
Can philosophy save our life
Self inflicted deep wounds that are bleeding
Can our hate free ourselves from ourselves
All that you believe will be deleted
As the things that we loved were erased
Until your mind will bleed
Until your words will bleed
Victim of the leaders of society

Kings of a world in a decaying situation
A self infliction of wounds
A slow catatonic destruction
A comatose state of the population





Slavery in a deaf decay

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Hour of Penance's song Slavery in a Deaf Decay paint a bleak picture of the consequences of living under mass manipulation and societal oppression. The opening lines express the feeling of helplessness that comes with living in a state of slavery, wherein individuals are unable to exercise their free will and are subject to the decisions of their oppressors. The lyrics then go on to describe how such a state is typically brought about - through the use of lies, distorted perception, and psychological dissection.


The mental toll of this state of existence is captured in the line "Until your mind will bleed/Until your words will bleed," which speaks to the extreme level of psychological trauma that a person can suffer under conditions of slavery. The lyrics further describe the consequences of living in a world where individuals are constantly subject to the wills of their leaders. The phrase "Kings of a world in a decaying situation" suggests that those in charge are not making decisions that are beneficial for the society, but rather are slowly destroying it.


The song goes on to describe the lasting impact of this destruction, with the phrase "Slavery in a deaf decay" painting a picture of a society that is both enslaved and decaying. The song closes with a tone of despair, with the lyrics questioning whether philosophy or hate can save individuals from their own self-destructive tendencies.


Line by Line Meaning

We can't do anything living in slavery
Living in a state of bondage and lack of freedom restricts our ability to take action and change our situation.


It will come as mass manipulation
Oppressive forces use tactics of deception and control on a large scale to maintain power over people.


Of your life, of your mind full of lies
Being subjected to deceitful ideologies and beliefs can corrupt both your mental and physical existence.


Distorted perception, feeling dissection
The heavy influence of malevolent control can alter one's perception of reality and cause emotional trauma and pain.


Mental bomb that explodes in the fog
The damage inflicted on one's mental state may be sudden and explosive, causing confusion and uncertainty.


A white and green burst destroys the silence
The impact is significant and jarring, breaking the stillness and forcing attention on the destruction occurring.


In the decayed world of your mind
The mind becomes a desolate and ruined place as a result of the oppressive forces corrupting it.


Until your mind will bleed
The mental suffering that ensues is so painful that it feels like the mind is hemorrhaging.


Until your words will bleed
The damage caused is so profound that even one's very voice and expression are greatly affected.


Victim of the leaders of society
The individuals responsible for this state of enslavement are the ones whose positions maintain control over society and dictate its behaviors and beliefs.


Kings of a world in a decaying situation
Those in leadership positions who are causing this suffering hold immense power in a world that is rapidly deteriorating.


A self infliction of wounds
The decaying state of the world is the result of the actions of its inhabitants, and the wounds they have inflicted upon it themselves.


A slow catatonic destruction
The decay is gradual and consistent, slowly bringing about a complete paralysis of the population and their ability to act.


A comatose state of the population
The people have been rendered essentially lifeless, with no agency or presence of mind to resist their oppressors.


Slavery in a deaf decay
The state of bondage the people are in is occurring in a world that is already disintegrating, with no hope of escape for those trapped within it.


Chained mankind towards extinction
The consequences of the oppression being inflicted upon the populace are leading to their eventual annihilation.


Starving worms consume our soul
The negative forces controlling the population are like parasites that devour the essence of humanity, stripping it of its goodness and vitality.


Submissive behavior as our life code
The norms and expectations instilled by oppressive authorities are causing the people to act in subservient ways as a default mode of existence.


Emptiness in our hearts the right way's far away
The societal and spiritual emptiness caused by the oppression is so great that it seems impossible to find a path to a better way of living.


Unending dark hole in our deep down
The suffering caused by the oppressive forces is persistent and deeply ingrained within the psyche of the populace.


Can philosophy save our life
The need for philosophical inquiry and deep reflection is essential to finding a way out of the oppression and suffering.


Self inflicted deep wounds that are bleeding
The damage inflicted on the population is worsened by their own actions, which they engage in due to the oppressive forces controlling their thoughts and behaviors.


Can our hate free ourselves from ourselves
'Hate' is seen as a tool to be activated against the oppressive forces and a way to catalyze self-liberation.


All that you believe will be deleted
The oppressive forces aim to eradicate the beliefs and values held by the people in order to establish more complete control over them.


As the things that we loved were erased
The things that bring joy and meaning to life are being eradicated by the oppressive forces, further increasing the melancholy and devastation of the populace.




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