Mankind
Infekktion Lyrics
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Struck by lighting, heart torn apart, a clap of thunder hit her hand
a storm is coming, the world holds her breath
it's pressure that keeps her going ahead
waves of the ocean crash over in
fear, because they know the end is near
volcanoes spitting, embers so hot, the earth is now an angry spot
the earth has opened, and mankind will fall
this virus has caused, you such endless pain
it's time to show him, that it was in vain
the hearts of mankind are poisoned by greed, too late to see that
it's not what they need
oh world, most beauty... beauty of all, please heal our race before
we fall
i hope that this will end really soon, that we will die and then
that there will be a better man, that treats you the best he can
The lyrics of Infekktion’s song “Mankind” evoke a sense of turmoil and destruction in the world. The singer talks about the various natural disasters that are occurring around the world, such as storms, earthquakes, and volcanoes, and how they are all pointing towards the impending doom of mankind. The lyrics talk about how the hearts of mankind are consumed by greed and how this is the root cause of all the destruction in the world. The singer implores the world to heal itself before it’s too late, to show mankind that their greed and selfishness will lead to their downfall.
The line “That there will be a better man, that treats you the best he can” gives a glimmer of hope in the midst of all the chaos. It suggests that there is still a possibility for redemption, that mankind can change and become better. However, it also implies that this change can only happen if people start treating each other with kindness and compassion.
The lyrics of “Mankind” can be interpreted as a critique of the human race and its tendency towards destruction and self-preservation. They also serve as a reminder of the importance of being kind and compassionate towards others, as this is the only way to prevent the downfall of mankind.
Line by Line Meaning
Struck by lighting, heart torn apart, a clap of thunder hit her hand
She is going through a tough time, heartbroken and alone.
a storm is coming, the world holds her breath
The situation is getting worse and everyone is worried about what's to come.
it's pressure that keeps her going ahead
She is determined to push through the tough times despite the pressure.
waves of the ocean crash over in fear, because they know the end is near
The natural world is reacting to the impending doom it senses.
volcanoes spitting, embers so hot, the earth is now an angry spot
The earth is in upheaval and dangerous, full of anger.
it turns to a moloch, that swallows us all, the earth has opened, and mankind will fall
The earth has become a monstrous force that will destroy all of humanity.
this virus has caused, you such endless pain
The virus has brought immense suffering and pain to her life.
it's time to show him, that it was in vain
It's time to prove to someone that their actions were meaningless and harmful.
the hearts of mankind are poisoned by greed, too late to see that it's not what they need
Humanity has been corrupted by greed, but it's too late for them to realize that it's not what they truly need.
oh world, most beauty... beauty of all, please heal our race before we fall
The world is a beautiful place, but it's in danger of collapsing. She prays that it can be healed before it's too late.
i hope that this will end really soon, that we will die and then that there will be a better man, that treats you the best he can
She hopes for a quick end to the current suffering, and that in the future there will be a better man who treats her right.
Writer(s): SENGER OLIVER, JOHNSON MIKE ERIC
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