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(3) Mind's Eye - metal band from Maryland
(4) Mind's eye was a post-hardcore band from Indianapolis
AssassiNation
Mind's Eye Lyrics
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Sweet novacaine
Condemnation
Frozen in time, covering my years, you are the savior
Take these pills, you say
Chase the world away
I rush to drink some water
Say can you heal this sad headache
The morphine of my life
The bells of desecration
Always ringing in my ears
As the shadows of deception
Might arrest the best of me
Oh priest, please help me
Assassination
It's in my nature
Show me the gold
A hand full for a restless tomb
Assassination
Sowing this nation
Cynical world
No matter how rich you are
Always a price on your head
The joke's on you
Three shots in the head
Enough to clear his mind
A rather fading color
Weakening your bones
Crossing the lake
Baring the flame
Intentions have gone mad
The bells desecration
Always ringing in my ears
As the shadows of deception
Might arrest the best of me
Oh priest, please help me
Assassination
It's in my nature
Show me the gold
A hand full for a restless tomb
Assassination
Sowing this nation
Cynical world
No matter how rich you are
Always a price on your head
The joke's on you
All we are is dust
Pointless lives, crying when there's loss, broken there
I shall liberate you from your walls
Help you cross that border
Climb and fall, climb and fall
Crossing the lake
Baring the flame
Dimensions have gone mad
Like the intentions of a child
Assassination
It's in my nature
Show me the gold
A hand full for a restless tomb
Assassination
Sowing this nation
A cynical world
There is no room for the facts
Proof is a slap on your face
The joke's on you
The joke's on you
The Mind's Eye's song "AssassiNation" is a haunting and introspective look at the darker side of the human psyche. The lyrics speak to a deep sense of hopelessness and despair, as the singer grapples with their own demons and struggles to find meaning in a cruel and cynical world. The chorus, "Assassination, it's in my nature, show me the gold, a hand full for a restless tomb," suggests that the desire for wealth and power can be a driving force behind our most destructive impulses.
The references to medication - "take these pills, you say, chase the world away" - suggest that the singer is turning to drugs to numb their pain and escape from reality. The mention of "holy water" boiling and the request for the priest's help further emphasizes the religious undertones of the song. The bells of desecration and shadows of deception are recurring motifs that symbolize the singer's inner turmoil and struggle to find peace.
The final verse of the song is particularly poignant, as the singer reflects on the fleeting nature of life and our own insignificance in the grand scheme of things. "All we are is dust, pointless lives, crying when there's loss, broken there, I shall liberate you from your walls, help you cross that border," suggests that the singer has come to terms with their own mortality and is trying to find a sense of purpose by helping others. The repeating chorus of "Assassination, it's in my nature" is a chilling reminder that our darkest impulses can surface when we are at our most vulnerable.
Line by Line Meaning
Hope is at large
I have a lot of hope
Sweet novacaine
A feeling of pleasure and comfort that helps me forget my problems
Condemnation
I am being judged and punished for something that I have done
Frozen in time, covering my years, you are the savior
Time seems to have stopped and I feel like I am stuck in the past. You are the only one who can save me
Take these pills, you say
You are telling me to take these pills
Chase the world away
Forget about everything else and focus on taking these pills
I rush to drink some water
I quickly drink some water
Holy water boils
The water feels like it's boiling, maybe because of the pills
Say can you heal this sad headache
Can you make this headache go away?
The morphine of my life
The thing that helps me forget my problems and feel better
The bells of desecration
The sound of these bells is disrespectful and offensive
Always ringing in my ears
I can't escape this sound
As the shadows of deception
I feel like someone is trying to trick or deceive me
Might arrest the best of me
This deception might make me lose my better judgement
Oh priest, please help me
I am asking for the help of a religious leader
Assassination
Killing someone for a specific reason
It's in my nature
It's a part of who I am
Show me the gold
Give me a reward for doing this
A hand full for a restless tomb
Something to keep me entertained after I die
Sowing this nation
Causing chaos and destruction to this country
Cynical world
A world that is full of distrust and negative attitudes
No matter how rich you are
Even if you have a lot of money
Always a price on your head
Someone is always trying to harm or kill you because of your wealth
The joke's on you
You are being fooled or tricked
Three shots in the head
Shooting someone three times in the head
Enough to clear his mind
Enough to kill him and free him from his thoughts
A rather fading color
A color that is becoming more and more dull
Weakening your bones
Causing physical harm and damage to your body
Crossing the lake
Going over the lake
Baring the flame
Holding up a torch or other light source
Intentions have gone mad
My plans and goals have become crazy and out of control
All we are is dust
All of us will eventually die and become nothing
Pointless lives, crying when there's loss, broken there
Our lives might seem pointless, we cry when we lose things, and we feel broken
I shall liberate you from your walls
I will help you break free from your restrictions or obstacles
Help you cross that border
Help you move beyond where you've been stuck
Dimensions have gone mad
The way I perceive the world around me has become insane
Like the intentions of a child
My plans and goals are naive and childish
There is no room for the facts
People don't care about the truth
Proof is a slap on your face
Even when there is proof, people will deny it or ignore it
The joke's on you
You are being fooled or tricked
Contributed by Jayden O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.