Torture
KMFDM Lyrics

MY MOTIVATIONS UNRESOLVED
My reasons for doing things are still unclear and unsettled.

THINGS ARE JUST NEVER WHAT THEY SEEM
Appearances can be deceiving and reality is often different from what we initially perceive.

APATHY'S CURRENCIES DECEIT
When we don't care, we're easily fooled and misled by false promises.

PITCH BENDING RADIATED DREAMS
Our imaginations can be distorted by external influences like media and propaganda.

THE JACKAL'S WISHING WELL FORGOTTEN
The idea of something desirable or desirable things themselves can be abandoned and ignored over time.

DARK CLOUD SUNRISE
The beginning of something can be ominous or negative despite the generally positive connotations of sunrise.

THE VIEW OF SOMEONE SOMEWHERE ELSE IS
What others experience or see can deeply affect us by shaping our own perspectives and attitudes.

BURNT IN MY EYES
Memories and images can be haunting and hard to forget.

HOW LONG-DUG UP REMAINS
The length of time it takes to uncover or reveal hidden truths or secrets.

HOW LOW-THE ROTTING FAME
The amount of dishonor or shame found in a situation or person.

HOW LOW-TO SEE RIGHT THROUGH
The extent to which one can easily recognize the truth or deception in an idea or situation.

HOW LONG-THE HOLE I KNEW
The amount of time one has been aware of a problem or issue.

HOW LOW-THE CLEAR EYED STAIN
The degree of guilt or culpability for wrongdoing or harm done to others.

HOW LONG-TO SET AFLAME
The amount of time needed to incite or inspire action and change in others.

HOW LOW-TO BE SET UP
The extent to which one is manipulated or exploited by others for their own gain or benefit.

HOW LONG-AND TAKEN OUT
The duration of time it takes for someone to be eliminated or removed from a situation or from power.

THE ANT-LIKE KARMA FROM THE CRACK IN A HAND
Small actions or gestures can have far-reaching consequences and karma can come from unexpected sources.

FULL PAINTING ON A MURAL IN A FOREIGN LANDFILL
Beauty and art can be found in unlikely places or situations.

MIND CONTROLLED BY THE PULLEY OF THE STRINGS
We can be manipulated and controlled by unseen forces and powers beyond our control.

SO REMOTE THE VIEW FROM THE PUTTETRY SWINGSET
The reality of a situation can be far removed from our initial expectations or desires.

MY RESERVATIONS HAVE EVOLVED
My doubts and hesitations have changed and developed over time.

SCENES ONCE NEGATED USHERED IN
What was once ignored or denied can become recognized and acknowledged.

MERCY KILLINGS ONE TO ONE DEFEND
Morally and ethically difficult decisions and actions may be justified on a case-by-case basis.

VISIONARY CRIMINALS DESCEND
Those with unconventional or radical ideas may be viewed as dangerous or criminal by those in power.

ON KNEES ALL BURNING
In great pain or distress, often as a result of intense emotions or difficult circumstances.

A TERM OF USELESS LIFELESS THOUGHT
Empty, meaningless thinking or contemplation with no practical outcome or result.

WHAT A PAID RIDE
Life can feel like something to be endured or suffered through, especially when we feel like we have no control over our own circumstances.

ALCHEMIC JAIL-CELL VIVISECTION
The idea of self-transformation or rebirth can sometimes feel like a painful or oppressive experience.

TEST-SUBJECT DAY JOB
The feeling of being controlled or exploited in a job or work situation, treated like a subject for experimentation rather than a valued employee or human being.

WE KILL EVERYTHING THAT'S NOT TIED DOWN
We feel a sense of power and control when we destroy or dominate anything that doesn't fit within our established norms or expectations.

WE EUTHANIZE BUT KEEP ALIVE THE LOWEST FORM OF PRISON LIFE
We're willing to eliminate or oppress what we perceive as lesser or undesireable elements of society, but still find use for them when they can serve our purposes.

SO USEFUL AND EXPERIMENTAL
We view certain groups or individuals as useful tools for our own experimentation and research, rather than as fellow human beings deserving of respect and dignity.

TREATMENT OF THE SICK AND DYING
The way we treat those who are vulnerable or dying says a lot about our values and priorities as a society.

WHAT ABOUT THE TORTURE?
We often overlook or justify the brutal treatment and suffering of others when it serves our own ends or agendas.

THESE REVELATIONS UNDERMINDED
New knowledge or understanding can challenge and weaken previously held beliefs and assumptions.

CONTROLLED BELIEF IN LEADS MANKIND
Manipulation and control over what people believe can have far-reaching consequences for society as a whole.

EACH PENNY SOLD AND MESMERIZED
We're often seduced and captivated by consumer goods and advertisements, leading us to buy into and support harmful or oppressive systems.

WE'RE STONED
We're numbed and dulled by the constant barrage of distractions and vices in our lives.

TWO-FOLD REVERSAL BECKONING
Unexpected and seemingly contradictory forces or events can have profound and complex effects on our lives and society.

THE BINDING CRAYON WORDS INVERTED
Words and language can be powerful and controlling, especially when flipped or distorted.

JUSTICE IN TRAVESTIA
Ideas of justice or fairness can be twisted and perverted, leading to harm and oppression.

WE WORSHIP ACID MOANS AND CURBSIDE-HOLIDAYS
As a society, we often value and celebrate things that are harmful or toxic, and view them as desirable or pleasurable.

RECYCLE SHIT WE THROW AWAY IN GLOSSY PACKAGED CRAZE
We attempt to dispose of and hide our waste and excess, but fail to recognize the harm and decay it causes to our environment and communities.

MAYBE IN A DAY OR SO I'LL STUMBLE ON THAT GRASSY KNOLL
We may one day stumble upon the truth of a situation or event, but it may come far later than we expect or desire.

TO SET THE RECORD STRAIGHT
To tell the truth and clear up misconceptions or falsehoods.

ANNOUNCING TO MYSELF: WAKE-UP
To become aware and conscious of the reality of a situation, rather than remaining in ignorance or delusion.

HOW LONG-TO PACIFY
The amount of time needed to soothe or calm someone or something down.

HOW LOW-YOU STILL DENY
The depth of denial and refusal to accept reality or responsibility.

HOW LOW-FROM UP ABOVE
The extent to which our perceptions or beliefs are formed and influenced by those in positions of power or authority.

HOW LONG-THE CREEPING CROWN
The duration of time it takes for something dangerous or oppressive to take hold and exert its influence over a situation or society.

HOW LOW-THE TRIPPING SOUND
The degree of disorientation or confusion caused by unexpected or chaotic sound or noise.

HOW LONG-TO KICK BACK DOWN
The amount of time it takes or the effort required to overthrow or dismantle a system or hierarchy.

HOW LOW-THE HOLY CHEAT
The extent to which we are willing to accept and justify unethical or immoral actions in the name of religion or morality.

HOW LONG-THE LEAP OF FAITH
The duration of time it takes to make a difficult or uncertain decision based solely on trust or belief, rather than evidence or logic.