Legion
Marionette Lyrics
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But the decaying and your word
Just make them scared of what you'll do.
They try to blind you with shallowness and screens.
They try to tell you who you are and tell you what you believe
Learn how to serve, how to slave, how to kneel.
Forming shackles for your heart and for your thoughts
Learn how to serve, how to slave, how to kneel or
Be the cure to their sickness,
Be the new to purge the old.
Be the flame in the darkness,
Be the rising legion.
They make it seem like it's your nature to submit.
To be another cog in the machine that reproduces all their shit.
But the storm inside you will tear their skin apart,
And expose the dead flesh underneath
So you can see just what they are.
Learn how to serve, how to slave, how to kneel.
But we will never be like them.
Another thought that powers the machinery.
We are thousands (triggers army)
We are legion.
Never to serve or to slave or to kneel
Be the cure to their sickness,
Be the new to purge the old.
Be the flame in the darkness,
Be the rising legion.
Be the cure to their sickness,
Be the new to purge the old.
Be the flame in the darkness,
Be the rising legion.
The lyrics to Marionette's song "Legion" speak to the idea of rebellion and breaking free from societal expectations and restrictions. The opening lines address the idea that some may feel they don't fit in or belong in this world and that others may try to dissuade them from being different. However, the lyrics suggest that being unique and having a voice can actually be a powerful force that the opposition may fear.
The song calls out the forces that seek to control us and put us into boxes, using language such as "shackles for your heart and for your thoughts" to emphasize the limiting nature of society. The lyrics encourage rebellion against these forces, urging listeners to "be the cure to their sickness" and "be the new to purge the old." The repetition of the phrase "Be the flame in the darkness, Be the rising legion" reinforces the idea of rising up against oppressive forces.
Overall, the song presents a message of empowerment and standing up for oneself in the face of societal pressure. It encourages listeners to embrace their individuality and resist conformity, framing rebellion as a positive and necessary force.
Line by Line Meaning
The bastards tell you that this world won't have a place for you,
They say you don't belong here in this world, but don't listen to them because they are afraid of what you can do.
But the decaying and your word
Your voice has power and is causing their destruction.
Just make them scared of what you'll do.
And they are afraid of you and what you can do to their world.
They try to blind you with shallowness and screens.
They are trying to distract and deceive you with superficial things and media.
They try to tell you who you are and tell you what you believe
And they want to control and influence your identity and beliefs.
Learn how to serve, how to slave, how to kneel.
They expect you to obey and follow them without questioning.
From their mouths you see the gray pour out,
But instead you can see the truth from their deceitful words.
Forming shackles for your heart and for your thoughts
And their lies are trapping your heart and mind.
Learn how to serve, how to slave, how to kneel or
You can either obey them or fight against them.
Be the cure to their sickness,
By defying them, you can heal their corrupted world.
Be the new to purge the old.
And you can bring in new ideas and destroy their outdated ones.
Be the flame in the darkness,
You can be the light that guides others towards truth and freedom.
Be the rising legion.
And you can join a force that will fight against their tyranny and oppression.
They make it seem like it's your nature to submit.
They want you to believe that it's natural to obey without questioning.
To be another cog in the machine that reproduces all their shit.
And they want you to be a mindless part of their system that propagates their corruption.
But the storm inside you will tear their skin apart,
However, the rage inside you will lead to their downfall.
And expose the dead flesh underneath
And you will reveal their true nature - rotting and lifeless.
So you can see just what they are.
And understand the evil that they represent.
But we will never be like them.
We will not become like them, or follow their twisted ways.
Another thought that powers the machinery.
We represent a different and powerful perspective that is not part of their oppressive system.
We are thousands (triggers army)
And we are a large and united force that can bring change and fight against oppression.
We are legion.
Together, we are a powerful force that will break their shackles and bring freedom.
Never to serve or to slave or to kneel
We will never obey or submit to their tyranny.
Be the cure to their sickness,
We will be the antidote to their corruption and oppression.
Be the new to purge the old.
And we will bring in new ideas and demolish their outdated ones.
Be the flame in the darkness,
We will be the light that guides others towards truth and freedom.
Be the rising legion.
And we will rise up and fight against their oppression and bring about change.
Contributed by Elizabeth P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.