Prophecy
M&D Substance Lyrics
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The day's barely started and I'm feeling the blues
Iran's making nukes North Koreas talking war
Droughts and floods worldwide genocide in Darfur
The church denied science hating all things Darwinian
And armed Israeli troops kill rock throwing Palestinians
Taliban and Afghanistan still on a roll
IED's blow up Humvee's and increase the death toll
Banks are a racket
A-tisket A-tasket to hell in a hand basket
I kill the TV cause I can't stand the sound
Man it's bringing me down
No good news to be found
Fox News is telling Lies
CNN won't tell the truth
Big Pharma and their lobbyist brain damaging our youth
I'm not a righteous man
So I gamble and I'm bettin
Though I don't believe in God
I believe in Armageddon
You wanted Bush out of office
Cause you said he was insane
Voted for hope and change
But got more of the same
She's got tears in her eyes
So you hugged your mama
She voted for the black guy Barack Obama
Obama and Bush are the same and that's a fact
Check out the national defense authorization act
Permission to speak freely
Freedoms under attack
But not by Jihadists with a bomb on their back
It's your favorite politician suited up with a tie
Thirty second sucker sound bites
And license to lie
Give up liberty for safety
You're sure to lose both
And you deserve neither
That's a Ben Franklin quote
Fundamental change yeah this is what you wanted
So without a trial indefinite detention in Guantanamo
Orwellian prophecy tells of a new terror
The great police state dawn of a new era
I don't trust the government
The truth here I'm sharing it
You ever heard of something called the Tuskegee experiment
Not talking bout the pilots that flew missions overseas
Talking bout the government infecting Negros with disease
Left wing right wing
Black thing white thing
GOP and Dems want that military might thing
Budgetary cuts sacrifice education
While the Pentagon plans to continue exportation
Of an American version of peace and democracy
With the barrel of a gun is that not hypocrisy
The Fed keeps on lending and DC keeps spending
The corruption goes on and it's never ending
Epic in its scope like the Bible's Deuteronomy
Will debt to the Chinese destabilize our economy
How will they solve that problem like they've done it before
Profiteers salivate over the thought of a war
The lyrics of M&D Substance's song "Prophecy" discuss various social, political, and economic issues that the world is facing. The song opens with the singer waking up to the news and feeling overwhelmed by the negativity. They mention the nuclear activities of Iran and North Korea, conflicts in Darfur and between Israelis and Palestinians, and the ongoing war in Afghanistan. These examples highlight the state of constant turmoil in the world.
The lyrics also touch on the denial of science by certain religious institutions and the troubling role of the media. The song criticizes Fox News for spreading lies and CNN for failing to tell the truth. The influence of pharmaceutical companies and lobbyists on the well-being of society, particularly the youth, is also mentioned.
The singer expresses a sense of disillusionment with politics and the promises of change. They remark on the similarities between Barack Obama and George W. Bush, citing the National Defense Authorization Act as evidence. This Act is criticized for its potential encroachment on individual freedoms.
The song further delves into government mistrust, referencing the Tuskegee experiment as an example of government manipulation and injustice. The lyrics point out the bipartisan support for military strength while education budget cuts are made. Additionally, the narrative questions the American pursuit of peace and democracy through the use of force.
The lyrics also question the sustainability of the American economy, specifically in relation to the national debt owed to China. The song suggests that war may be seen as a solution by those who profit from it, highlighting the underlying corruption within the system.
Overall, "Prophecy" presents a critical and disenchanted perspective on the state of the world, with a focus on political, social, and economic issues. The lyrics invite listeners to reflect on these issues and recognize the complexities and injustices that exist.
Line by Line Meaning
Day break sun rising and I'm watching the news
The start of the day, witnessing the news
The day's barely started and I'm feeling the blues
Feeling down early in the day due to negative news
Iran's making nukes North Korea's talking war
Concerns about nuclear weapons and war threats from Iran and North Korea
Droughts and floods worldwide genocide in Darfur
Various natural disasters and a genocide in Darfur
The church denied science hating all things Darwinian
The church rejecting science, particularly related to Darwinism
And armed Israeli troops kill rock throwing Palestinians
Violence between Israeli troops and Palestinians
Taliban and Afghanistan still on a roll
The Taliban's continued influence in Afghanistan
IED's blow up Humvee's and increase the death toll
Improvised explosive devices causing casualties and destruction
The economies a mess
The state of the economy is chaotic
Banks are a racket
Banks engaging in unfair practices
A-tisket A-tasket to hell in a hand basket
Heading towards a destructive path
I kill the TV cause I can't stand the sound
Turning off the TV due to its negative impact
Man it's bringing me down
Feeling emotionally affected by the TV news
No good news to be found
A lack of positive news
Fox News is telling Lies
Accusing Fox News of spreading misinformation
CNN won't tell the truth
Critiquing CNN for not being truthful
Big Pharma and their lobbyist brain damaging our youth
Pharmaceutical companies and their influence negatively impacting young minds
I'm not a righteous man
Acknowledging personal flaws
So I gamble and I'm bettin
Taking risks and placing bets
Though I don't believe in God
Having disbelief in God
I believe in Armageddon
Believing in a catastrophic event
You wanted Bush out of office
Desire to remove Bush from power
Cause you said he was insane
Claiming Bush is mentally unstable
Voted for hope and change
Voting for promises of positive transformation
But got more of the same
Disappointment in receiving similar outcomes
She's got tears in her eyes
Someone is crying
So you hugged your mama
Seeking comfort from one's mother
She voted for the black guy Barack Obama
Highlighting the racial aspect of voting for Obama
Obama and Bush are the same and that's a fact
Comparing Obama and Bush, emphasizing their similarities
Check out the national defense authorization act
Suggesting to examine the national defense authorization act
Permission to speak freely
The freedom to express oneself openly
Freedoms under attack
The erosion of personal freedoms
But not by Jihadists with a bomb on their back
Highlighting that terrorists aren't the ones primarily attacking freedoms
It's your favorite politician suited up with a tie
Politicians, well-dressed and favored, being the ones attacking freedoms
Thirty-second sucker sound bites
Brief, manipulative statements intended to deceive
And license to lie
Permission to deceive the public
Give up liberty for safety
Sacrificing freedom in the name of security
You're sure to lose both
Stating that giving up liberty results in losing both liberty and safety
And you deserve neither
Asserting that individuals deserve neither liberty nor safety if they choose to relinquish one
That's a Ben Franklin quote
Attributing the previous statement as a quote from Ben Franklin
Fundamental change yeah this is what you wanted
Acknowledging a desire for significant change
So without a trial indefinite detention in Guantanamo
Criticizing indefinite detention in Guantanamo without due process
Orwellian prophecy tells of a new terror
Referencing George Orwell's warning of a dystopian future
The great police state dawn of a new era
The emergence of an oppressive regime
I don't trust the government
Distrust towards the government
The truth here I'm sharing it
Sharing one's perception of the truth
You ever heard of something called the Tuskegee experiment
Raising awareness of the unethical Tuskegee experiment
Not talking bout the pilots that flew missions overseas
Distinguishing from overseas military missions
Talking bout the government infecting Negros with disease
Highlighting the government's unethical act of infecting African-Americans
Left wing right wing
Referring to political ideologies
Black thing white thing
Referencing racial divisions
GOP and Dems want that military might thing
Both major political parties supporting military strength
Budgetary cuts sacrifice education
Budget cuts negatively impacting education
While the Pentagon plans to continue exportation
The Pentagon intends to maintain military exports
Of an American version of peace and democracy
Promoting an American-centric idea of peace and democracy
With the barrel of a gun is that not hypocrisy
Questioning whether using force contradicts ideals of peace and democracy
The Fed keeps on lending and DC keeps spending
Criticism of the Federal Reserve's lending practices and government spending
The corruption goes on and it's never ending
Highlighting ongoing corruption with no apparent end
Epic in its scope like the Bible's Deuteronomy
Comparing the scope of corruption to the extensive nature of Deuteronomy in the Bible
Will debt to the Chinese destabilize our economy
Concerns about economic destabilization due to debt with China
How will they solve that problem like they've done it before
Questioning the ability to solve economic problems using previous methods
Profiteers salivate over the thought of a war
Highlighting those who benefit financially from wars
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Dwane Sweazie, Hassan Assad
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@marcotonini8737
The Prophecy will come soon !!!! Deep and powerful sound!!!
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Lekker donker en diep :-)
@KaptanGroove
Prophecy !
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Indian style