Glory
KMFDM Lyrics

War and slavery
The act of imposing war and slavery on mankind is an indication of the underlying evilness of humanity

Exploitation
Humanity has a tendency to exploit those weaker than them, which is why injustice exists

The common basis of a Western nation
The concept of Western nationhood is based on exploitation, imperialism and colonialism

Official version
The standard version of history is nothing but propaganda devoid of truth

A falsified story
Most of what we learn about the past is a fabrication, designed to suit the agendas of the powerful

The truth lies burried in a shroud of glory
The truth is often deliberately hidden from us, with the result that what we have been taught is a shallow glorification of reality

Influential people arn't serving time for being involved in organized crime
Powerful people are above the law, and often make use of their status to engage in corrupt activities with impunity

But stashed away in beautiful mansions
These powerful people stop at nothing to amass wealth, and live in luxury without any sense of guilt or shame

Guess who provides for their generous pensions?
The common people are the ones who suffer the most, usually robbed of their hard-earned savings to enrich the elites

Oppression
Oppression of the weak at the hands of the powerful is a common occurrence throughout history

Ignorance
In societies where ignorance is widespread, it is easy to perpetuate myths and false ideologies to manipulate the people

Censorship rule
Censorship is a tool used by the powerful to restrict freedom of expression, to ensure that people do not think for themselves

Education is more that what's taught in school
Education involves the continuous learning and unlearning of ideas, and not merely what is taught in formal academic institutions

Forced in a mold
People are often coerced into accepting norms and social conventions, without any regard for individual freedom or creativity

Held down by threats
Fear is a powerful tool used by the powerful to maintain their status, through threats of punishment or worse

Decisions are made over our heads
The common people have little say in the policies that govern their lives, as most decisions are made by the powerful few

But there is a way to refuse and resist
Resistance is possible, and necessary, to combat the injustices that are pervasive in our society

We don't need to be ruled with the iron fist
Tyranny is not natural, and we do not have to accept it as an inevitable part of human existence

We are the people
We are the ones who make society, and therefore have the power to change it

We are strong
We have the strength to resist and overcome oppression, if we work together as a group

Let's make up our minds and prove 'em wrong
We have the ability to challenge the status quo, and prove that a more equal and fair society is possible

Religion and TV
Religion and TV are often used as tools of manipulation by the powerful, to maintain their status and control over the people

We're under the thumb
Most people live in societies that are oppressive, and where their needs and desires are ignored

Prone to believe 'cause we're already numb!
People are more susceptible to propaganda and false ideologies if they are already psychologically numb and weak

Black man
Black people have faced widespread discrimination and oppression throughout history, and continue to do so in many societies today

White man
White people have traditionally enjoyed more privilege and power in society, and continue to do so in many parts of the world

Yellow man
Asian people have also faced discrimination and marginalization in many societies, due to their ethnicity and cultural differences

Rip the system
The current societal system is corrupt and oppressive, and needs to be dismantled and remade to achieve a more equal and just society