When someone falls then the others gain
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When someone falls then the others gain
Missjudged and stripped down to the bones
The industry is getting rich on the poor
They'll make you bleed out your anger
No one will ask you for your forginvness
The quest for the sign
Will stop at nothing
Follows the book of lies
Your god told you to look for the sign
Suck 'em all dry like a parasite
Kill a million people
And kill another million more
They don't believe in what you believe
It's not your gods' call
Missjudged and stripped down to the core
The industry is getting rich on the poor
They'll make you bleed out your anger
No one will ask you for your forginvness
The quest for the sign
Will stop at nothing
Follows the book of lies
Your god told you to look for the sign
Suck 'em all dry like a parasite
The quest for the sign
Will stop at nothing
Follows the book of lies
Your god told you to look for the sign
Suck 'em all dry like a parasite
The Quest
Hypocrisy Lyrics
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When someone falls then the others gain
Misjudged and stripped down to the bones
The industry is getting rich on the poor
They'll make you bleed out your anger
No one will ask you for your forgiveness
Will stop at nothing
Follows the book of lies
Your god told you to look for the sign
Suck 'em all dry like a parasite
Kill a million people
And kill another million more
They don't believe in what you believe
It's not your gods' call
Misjudged and stripped down to the bones
The industry is getting rich on the poor
They'll make you bleed out your anger
No one will ask you for your forgiveness
The quest for the sign
Will stop at nothing
Follows the book of lies
Your god told you to look for the sign
Suck 'em all dry like a parasite
The lyrics of "The Quest" by Hypocrisy are a scathing commentary on the exploitation of people for profit and power. The first lines speak to the idea that for some, the misfortune or failure of others can be seen as an opportunity for personal gain. This highlights the idea that society is often structured in a way that rewards those who benefit from others' losses.
The second verse goes on to criticize the music industry for profiting off of the poor and marginalized. The lyrics suggest that the industry will take whatever it can from artists, including their anger and pain, and exploit it for financial gain. The song accuses the industry of being callous and lacking in compassion, suggesting that they will never even ask for forgiveness for their actions.
The third verse delves deeper into the theme of power and its corrupting influence. The lyrics accuse some of using religion as a tool to gain power over others, even if it means killing millions. The final lines of the song urge listeners to recognize this dynamic and to resist those who seek to exploit and control them.
Line by Line Meaning
One's loss is another's pain
Every misfortune for someone is an opportunity for someone else to benefit
When someone falls then the others gain
The downfall of one individual or group leads to the success of another
Misjudged and stripped down to the bones
Being falsely accused and reduced to a state of vulnerability
The industry is getting rich on the poor
The corporate world is exploiting the financially disadvantaged to increase their profits
They'll make you bleed out your anger
Others may provoke and manipulate someone to their breaking point, resulting in an emotional outburst
No one will ask you for your forgiveness
After an offense, the offender may not seek forgiveness or make amends
The quest for the sign
The pursuit of an elusive symbol or idea
Will stop at nothing
The effort to reach the goal will not be deterred by obstacles or moral qualms
Follows the book of lies
The search is guided by unreliable or false information
Your god told you to look for the sign
The motivation to achieve the goal is based on faith and religious doctrine
Suck 'em all dry like a parasite
Exploiting and draining the resources of others, much like a parasite
Kill a million people
Committing mass genocide and taking countless lives
And kill another million more
Continuing to indiscriminately murder helpless individuals
They don't believe in what you believe
The victims do not share the same beliefs as the oppressor
It's not your gods' call
Divine authority cannot justify or excuse immoral actions
Contributed by David D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.