exile
Napalm Death Lyrics


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Pushed, promoted, justified ?
Perhaps not guaranteed.
Reassuring cash transfer
Providing leads,
Media profile -
Fallacies we need ?
I think not !
Labels breed the money
Making rock machines.
Broadening mind, eyes blind.
Criticism for the masses -
Or for themselves ?
Progression or procession ?
Do opinions count
Or do they mount ?
The piles of shit
(that the) alternative press
Delights us with.
Critique elite - ill informed.
No wrong can be done,
Depending on the trend
At times to be untrendy.
Unexpired exile,




Reluctantly we all indulge
Their tasteful hype.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Napalm Death's song "Exile" seem to be a critique of the music industry and the media, and how they manipulate and exploit artists in order to make a profit. The opening lines "Pushed, promoted, justified? / Perhaps not guaranteed" suggest that success in the music industry is not necessarily based on talent or merit, but rather on a complex web of marketing, advertising, and industry connections. The reference to "reassuring cash transfer / Providing leads, media profile" highlights the monetary aspect of this industry, where artists are often seen as commodities to be exploited for profit.


The lyrics then delve deeper into the idea that the music industry thrives on fallacies and labels, and that true artistic expression is often subverted in order to meet industry expectations. The lines "Labels breed the money / Making rock machines" suggest that record labels play a significant role in shaping the sound and image of the artists they sign, turning them into marketable products rather than genuine creators. The reference to "Broadening mind, eyes blind" highlights the irony of a music industry that claims to be promoting diversity and creativity, but in reality, is stifling these very values.


The lyrics also critique the media and their role in perpetuating this cycle of exploitation and inauthenticity. Lines like "Critique elite - ill-informed / No wrong can be done" and "The piles of shit (that the) alternative press / Delights us with" suggest that the media often operates as a gatekeeper, promoting certain artists and perspectives while ignoring others. The final lines of the song, "Unexpired exile, / Reluctantly we all indulge / Their tasteful hype" suggest a sense of resignation and frustration, as if the artists are trapped in a system that they cannot escape.


Line by Line Meaning

Pushed, promoted, justified ?
Are these actions really necessary or do they serve another purpose?


Perhaps not guaranteed.
Maybe there is no certainty in these actions.


Reassuring cash transfer
Money that provides a sense of security.


Providing leads,
Offering guidance or direction.


Media profile -
The image projected to the public through various channels.


Fallacies we need ?
Do we really require false information?


I think not !
The answer is likely no.


Labels breed the money
The categorization of music generates profit.


Making rock machines.
Creating assembly line-like production of music.


Broadening mind, eyes blind.
Attempting to expand one's perspective while ignoring reality.


Criticism for the masses -
Judgement geared towards the general public.


Or for themselves ?
Or is the criticism for personal gain?


Progression or procession ?
Are we advancing or simply following the herd?


Do opinions count
Are individual ideas meaningful?


Or do they mount ?
Or do they simply accumulate?


The piles of shit
A mass of worthless content.


(that the) alternative press
The non-mainstream media.


Delights us with.
Entertains us with the negative aspects of society.


Critique elite - ill informed.
Judgment from those in power is biased and misinformed.


No wrong can be done,
Those in control are immune to wrongdoing.


Depending on the trend
Actions deemed acceptable based on the current social climate.


At times to be untrendy.
Sometimes it is necessary to go against the popular opinion.


Unexpired exile,
Being apart from mainstream society without an expiration date.


Reluctantly we all indulge
Even if we disagree with the system, we still take part.


Their tasteful hype.
The pleasing messages of those in power.




Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: MITCHELL HARRIS, SHANE THOMAS EMBURY

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