Hypocrites
Korn/Matrix Lyrics
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Hypocrites!
Weeping rows of Jeremiah
Drops of blood drip off your medals
Representing all our tears
in a ring of burning metal
it doesn't bother me, who ya gonna pay
?
To define the what and why
People travel across this earth
Over water, land, and sky
How you wanna be, what you gonna say
it doesn't bother me, who ya gonna pay
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
?
I'm not gonna pay it's already mine
Hypocrites
I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
Your messiah was never mine
Weeping rows of Jeremiah
Purity unlike no other
Offers help to those who need it
Don't forget care to the brother
How you wanna be, what you gonna say it
Doesn't bother me, who ya gonna pay
Little lady at home
Writing out a check to send
It's all the money that she owns
She believes the world might end
How you wanna be, what you gonna say it
Doesn't bother me, who ya gonna pay
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
?
I'm not gonna pay it's already mine
Hypocrites
I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
I'm gonna do it blind
Hypocrites
Your messiah was never mine
Hypocrites!
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver
Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
?
I'm not gonna pay it's already mine
Hypocrites!
Hypocrites!
Hypocrites!
Hypocrites!
The song "Hypocrites" by Korn/Matrix is a blistering rebuke of religious hypocrisy, particularly in the context of financial exploitation. The first stanza notes that the singer's "messiah was never mine," indicating a rejection of mainstream religious institutions or at least a skepticism of their leaders. The "weeping rows of Jeremiah" refer to the lamentations of the biblical prophet Jeremiah, highlighting the sorrow and despair felt by those who have been wronged by religious institutions.
The second stanza condemns religious leaders who profit from the suffering of their followers. The "drops of blood" that "drip off your medals" suggest that the medals of honor worn by religious leaders are bought with the blood and tears of their followers. The "ring of burning metal" could represent the fiery hell that hypocritical leaders will face in the afterlife, or it could simply be a metaphor for the oppression and exploitation that they inflict upon their followers.
Throughout the song, the singer is unapologetic in their rejection of religious exploitation, proclaiming "I'm not gonna pay it, it's already mine" and "I'm gonna do it blind." The final stanza offers a glimmer of hope, however, calling for "care to the brother" and acknowledging the purity of the faith that has been corrupted by religious leaders.
Line by Line Meaning
Your messiah was never mine
I don't believe what you believe, and your supposed savior holds no authority over me.
Hypocrites!
You claim to be righteous and good, but your actions and beliefs show you to be liars and frauds.
Weeping rows of Jeremiah
Your sorrowful displays and appeals to the prophet Jeremiah don't mean anything to me.
Drops of blood drip off your medals
Your supposed honors and awards are tainted with the bloodshed and violence you have caused.
Representing all our tears in a ring of burning metal
Your symbols and representations of supposed victory and strength are made up of the pain and suffering you have inflicted on others.
How you wanna be, what you gonna say it doesn't bother me, who ya gonna pay
Your attempts to control and manipulate me through words and financial means hold no power over me.
To define the what and why people travel across this earth over water, land, and sky
People search for answers to life's meaning and purpose, and will go to great lengths to find them.
Pay the ferryman, pay the fucking driver Pay the preachers and pay the fucking liars
You use money to buy the loyalty and support of those who ferry you across the river of life, those who drive you towards your goals, and those who preach and spread your lies.
I'm not gonna pay it's already mine Hypocrites
I won't fall for your tricks and won't pay for what I already have, and you are still hypocrites.
I'm gonna do it blind Hypocrites
I will continue on my path without letting your lies and manipulations affect my decisions or beliefs.
Your messiah was never mine Weeping rows of Jeremiah
I will not follow your supposed savior, and your displays of sorrow and attempted emotional manipulation mean nothing to me.
Purity unlike no other Offers help to those who need it Don't forget care to the brother
True purity and goodness involves helping those in need without seeking personal gain, and showing care and compassion to all, including those considered to be 'brothers' or family.
Little lady at home Writing out a check to send It's all the money that she owns She believes the world might end
Even the most vulnerable and financially insecure can be taken advantage of through fear-mongering and manipulation, leading them to give away all they have in hopes of surviving perceived impending doom.
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Written by: BARRINGTON LEVY, MILTON LAMONT WELCH
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