Da5id Din and Matthew Crofoot, two Boston studio owners, decided to become Informatik in 1993 after recognizing common musical tastes.
The duo, who had previously worked separately as Acme Disco Machine and Struktur, began recording and released their debut album Direct Memory Access on Sinless Records. The second volume of the album was released two years later. ~ John Bush
House of Cards
Informatik Lyrics
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He's a son with a gun and he wants you to know
He's got plans for this world way beyond your control
So you better shut your mouth and do what you're told
His family and friends aren't content with their own
They won't feel secure until they've stole all the gold
And hidden their treasure in their large off-shore homes
Like storm clouds in the sky
Our force is on the rise
A flood to quench the fire
And wash away your crimes
He thinks he's king of the world, but he's really a pawn
Of the corporate elite who make big money from war
They print the magazines and write the news reports
That keep us entertained and distract us with sports
We're coming
Like storm clouds in the sky
Our force is on the rise
A flood to quench the fire
And wash away your crimes
There is blood on our hands; there is mud on our souls
I've had all that I can; I cannot take it no more
Lies built upon lies as wide as it's tall
This old house of cards is just ready to fall
We're coming
Like storm clouds in the sky
Our force is on the rise
A flood to quench the fire
And wash away your crimes
The lyrics of the song House of Cards by Informatik reveal a deep sense of concern and disgust for the corrupt and unjust state of the world. The song exposes the corrupt system and the powerful individuals who exploit it for their own gain. The first verse talks about a man in charge who is running the show, but his plans for the world are beyond control. He is depicted as a son with a gun, suggesting that he achieves power through violence and intimidation. The lyrics imply that he silences any voice of opposition to maintain his hold on power. The second verse sheds light on the corporate elite, who manipulate and control the world using the media, the news, and sports as distractions. The song talks about the blood on our hands and the mud on our souls, portraying the level of corruption and violence that exists in our society. The song concludes with a warning to the corrupt individuals that a storm is brewing, and their crimes will be washed away.
Line by Line Meaning
There's a big man in charge who's running the show
A powerful figure is in control
He's a son with a gun and he wants you to know
He's prepared to use violence to maintain power
He's got plans for this world way beyond your control
He has ambitions beyond what the general population can influence
So you better shut your mouth and do what you're told
He expects unwavering obedience from those under his control
His family and friends aren't content with their own
His inner circle has insatiable greed
They won't feel secure until they've stole all the gold
They will only feel satisfied once they have amassed as much wealth as possible
And hidden their treasure in their large off-shore homes
They safeguard their wealth in secret locations out of reach from others
While he turns a blind eye from his ill-gotten throne
He is willing to overlook and allow their unethical practices to continue
He thinks he's king of the world, but he's really a pawn
He's under the control of more powerful individuals who manipulate him for their own gain
Of the corporate elite who make big money from war
These individuals profit from violence and conflict
They print the magazines and write the news reports
They control the narrative through which people receive information
That keep us entertained and distract us with sports
They use entertainment as a form of distraction from pressing issues
There is blood on our hands; there is mud on our souls
We are all complicit in the oppressive systems created by powerful individuals
I've had all that I can; I cannot take it no more
The singer has reached their limit with the status quo
Lies built upon lies as wide as it's tall
Deception is at the root of the power structure
This old house of cards is just ready to fall
The oppressive system is fragile and at risk of collapse
Contributed by Hudson O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Relena Bonasoro
grandissimi !!!!! stupendi !!!!!