Scrutinized
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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They will push 'til you go insane
Raped, they steal your every heartbeat
Until you fall down dead
They monitor every step you take
And watching all your thoughts
Another small piece in the puzzle, no one cares,
Cause you're being controlled
They can see all mistakes that you'll make
How long will it take until you break
From authority's eyes, we're just a virus, just a frame
A world in technology we can't remain
We're caged within ourselves, afraid to never be healed
We're trapped within our world,
Our lives we lived are sealed
Never can we live again
They have already set the rules
And the law is your only friend
Obey them and they'll erase you too
Sneaking up on your private life
Leads society to suicide
Now they move into our minds
You try to run but you can't hide
They can feel all the moves that you make
Stay away from the light
Is this the way that you and I have to live?
A world in technology, there's no escape
We're caged within ourselves, afraid to never be healed
We're trapped within our world,
Our lives we lived are sealed
Forever struggle through our lifetime
We'll never tell the truth from lies
Swallowed by our fears we'll never retreat
The smell of freedom is finally cut
We're caged within ourselves, afraid to never be healed
We're trapped within our world,
Our lives we lived are sealed
We're caged within ourselves, afraid to never be healed
We're trapped within our world,
Our lives we lived are sealed
The lyrics of Hypocrisy's song "Scrutinized" speak about the dangers of the excessive scrutiny and control of individuals by society and authority. The first stanza describes how the system takes away the life and sanity of individuals by stealing their every heartbeat and monitoring their every step and thought as they become controlled by society. The second stanza warns that the authority can see all mistakes and how it leads to individuals being trapped within themselves, in a world that no longer allows for privacy or escape. The chorus emphasizes how individuals are caged and trapped within their own world, unable to break free from the rules and laws set by the authority, and how their freedom and lives are sealed within this technology-driven society.
The lyrics also speak of the fear that humanity has lost touch with its true nature, which leaves us caged and afraid to be healed. In the third stanza, the lyrics emphasize our struggles in distinguishing the truth from lies, and how we are swallowed by our fears, without hope of returning to the freedom that we have lost. The final chorus of the song reiterates the idea that individuals have become caged within themselves, addicted to the techno-culture they are confined to.
Overall, the lyrics capture the essence of the dangers of excessive control by the authority, leaving individuals trapped in a society where they are stripped of their freedom and forced to operate in a world that eradicates individuality and human nature, ultimately leading to their demise.
Line by Line Meaning
They'll take your life away
They have the power to ruin your life
They will push 'til you go insane
They will keep pushing until you lose your mind
Raped, they steal your every heartbeat
They take away your dignity and life force
Until you fall down dead
Until you die from their suffocating hold
They monitor every step you take
They keep constant surveillance on you
And watching all your thoughts
They are monitoring your mental process as well
Another small piece in the puzzle, no one cares,
Your individuality is insignificant to them
Cause you're being controlled
You are completely under their control
They can see all mistakes that you'll make
They keep track of all your mistakes
How long will it take until you break
How long until you succumb to their control?
From authority's eyes, we're just a virus, just a frame
We are viewed by authority as insignificant and expendable
A world in technology we can't remain
We cannot survive in a world controlled by technology
We're caged within ourselves, afraid to never be healed
We are trapped in our own minds, unable to escape
We're trapped within our world,
Our lives we lived are sealed
We are stuck in this world with no way out
Never can we live again
Our lives will never be the same again
They have already set the rules
The rules have been established and cannot be changed
And the law is your only friend
The only ally we have is the law
Obey them and they'll erase you too
Disobedience results in punishment
Sneaking up on your private life
Invading our personal space
Leads society to suicide
The constant control and monitoring leads to social disintegration
Now they move into our minds
They are now taking control of our thoughts
You try to run but you can't hide
There is no escape from their control
They can feel all the moves that you make
Their grip on us is so tight they can sense every decision we make
Stay away from the light
Stay away from the lure of their control
Is this the way that you and I have to live?
Is this the only way for us to survive?
A world in technology, there's no escape
We cannot escape the world dominated by technology
Forever struggle through our lifetime
We are destined for a lifetime of constant struggle
We'll never tell the truth from lies
The distinction between truth and lies is blurred
Swallowed by our fears we'll never retreat
Our fears have consumed us and we are unable to escape
The smell of freedom is finally cut
We have lost our freedom forever
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: ANDREAS HOLMA, PETER ALF TAEGTGREN
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
myhigherpie2
peter is one of my favorite vocalists in metal. the man can do just about every single type of vocal style in metal. Growls, shrieks, screams, clean, falsetto... not to mention he is one hell of a guitarist and an incredible song writer and lyricist. Too bad hypocrisy is so underrated and practically unknown.
Basicore
12 years old comment and this still is true as ever...
John Chipman
Peter is a music prodigy!! so much talent for one person! Cheers from Phoenix!!
ksrthrash
Love this band Love this album Love this song Love that solo! ...its from gary holt right?
Sgt. Timbo
I LOVE HYPOCRISY!!! Peter Tägtgren is one of the best metal musician ever!!!! and this song KICKS ASS man!!!!! virus is my favourite death metal album!!!! XD
Politically Wincorrect
The album you play when the corona virus outbreak happens
Igor Bojceski
No, it is oldered
Boxy's Precious Metals
The album I've been playing all along 🤣 I mean come on... isn't that hard to see where we're headed
Fuzz Crisis II
Peter is the new Nostradamus.
Aidan Fraser
PoliticallyIncorrect Videos that’s exactly what I’ve been doing