Opiate For The Masses split up in 2009.
INTRODUCTION
Opiate For The Masses Lyrics
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You breathe it in, it takes you to your knees
Can't keep your feet on the ground anymore
Don't know what's up or down anymore
Don't lie to me - you're suffering
It's a perfect day - would you like to play with me?
Can't keep your feet on the ground anymore
Don't know what's up or down anymore
I introduce you the highest grade
As I seduce you, don't be afraid
Don't have to bruise you to get my way
I'll never lose you or go astray
Can't keep your feet on the ground anymore
Don't know what's up or down anymore
Don't make a sound if it'll only fade
'Cause with me around you that's no fair trade
Can't keep your feet on the ground anymore
Don't know what's up or down anymore
I introduce you the highest grade
As I seduce you, don't be afraid
Don't have to bruise you to get my way
I'll never lose you or go astray
Don't lie to me - you're suffering
It's a perfect game - would you like to come with me?
I introduce you the highest grade
As I seduce you, don't be afraid
Don't have to bruise you to get my way
I'll never lose you or go astray
The lyrics to Opiate For The Masses' song "Introduction" can be interpreted as a representation of addiction, particularly to drugs. The opening lines, "The slightest breeze will spread disease / You breathe it in, it takes you to your knees," suggest that the singer is aware of how easy it is to succumb to the temptation of using drugs. The following lines, "Can't keep your feet on the ground anymore / Don't know what's up or down anymore," paint a picture of loss of control and disorientation that often accompany drug use.
As the song continues, the singer seems to be offering the listener a way out of their suffering by introducing them to the "highest grade," which can be interpreted as the drug the singer is trying to sell. The lines "Don't have to bruise you to get my way / I'll never lose you or go astray" suggest that the singer is in control of the situation and that the listener can trust them to provide them with what they need. However, the final lines, "It's a perfect game - would you like to come with me?" suggest that the singer is aware of the danger of addiction but is still offering it as a tempting escape from reality.
Overall, "Introduction" by Opiate For The Masses can be interpreted as a cautionary tale about the dangers of addiction and the temptation to escape from reality through drugs.
Line by Line Meaning
The slightest breeze will spread disease
Even a small thing like a breeze can have big consequences and spread sickness
You breathe it in, it takes you to your knees
It's easy to become sick and overwhelmed by the things around you
Can't keep your feet on the ground anymore
Feeling unsteady and unsure of oneself
Don't know what's up or down anymore
Feeling lost and disoriented
Don't lie to me - you're suffering
Acknowledging someone's pain and asking them to be honest about it
It's a perfect day - would you like to play with me?
Offering a way to forget the pain and enjoy the moment together
I introduce you the highest grade
Offering something that is very potent and powerful
As I seduce you, don't be afraid
Assuring someone that they're safe and gently coaxing them into trying something new
Don't have to bruise you to get my way
Promising not to use force or cause harm in order to convince someone to do something
I'll never lose you or go astray
Committing to staying loyal and true to the person being offered something
Don't make a sound if it'll only fade
Encouraging someone to enjoy the experience and not ruin the moment
'Cause with me around you that's no fair trade
Implying that being with the person offering something is more desirable than not being with them
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@Bnic5
Opiate for the masses is awesome!!! and Ron Underwood is so chill...i saw them live im Bozeman Mt and he came and hung out after the show for awhile...what a bad ass!!!
@J2age
i love this song. especially singing it on rockband 2
@3rdAxis
I saw this band live a few months ago because my friends band opened for them. They put on an awesome show. It's more than just great music it's a very artistic performance. The drummer knows how to rock the crowd! Can't wait to see them live again!
@melanie1588
Here in 2021. Just randomly remembered them
@Wesley_C
Rock Band 2!!
@corey0007
Opiate for the Masses kicks ass. If you listen to their older songs you can tell that they have a really new and diverse sound!
@KilluminatiMujahad
This song is sick!!! The drumbs are sick!! guitar is sick!! vocals are sick!! 5 stars!!
@369iamdivine
Dam I loved these guys they were underrated so bad. I love those dudes voice
@donnyromo
Saw them two nights ago in Indy. They stole the show. Then they were in the bar afterwards hanging out with everyone. Totally awesome band!
@Zinfidel1
I didn't know OFM released an album in 2008! This is like finding a $20 bill on the ground! I was going through my cd collection and saw the Goodbye EP, decided to reminisce, forgot how much these guys kicked ass and how much I loved The Spore album. "The Carried" track is so good! That whole EP was produced by Charlie Clouser of 90s NIN. Good stuff.