Introduction
Opiate For The Masses Lyrics


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The slightest breeze will spread disease
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

Overall Meaning

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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