Infinite
Peter Coffin Lyrics

And the Songbird sings...
The Songbird symbolizes freedom and hope for those who feel unheard and oppressed.

(It's Infinite)
The struggle for freedom and justice is infinite and ongoing.

This is for the voices who are unheard
The marginalized and oppressed people whose voices are often ignored.

Who never back-talked one word to the Songbird
Those who have been silenced and unable to speak out against their oppressors.

This is for the second class citizens, and prisoners locked alone
The people who are treated as lesser due to their social status or imprisoned unjustly.

I bring a list of things the prophet wants you not to know
The ruling class wants to control information to maintain their power and influence.

I've got to blow the propaganda out the box and so
The artist wants to expose and discredit the lies and false stories the government tells its people.

Open up the rift and put this disc into your Voxophone
Challenge the listener to question what they accept as truth and to educate themselves on alternative ideas.

I'll take your brain to places it doesn't often go
The artist wants to broaden the listener's perspective and make them think outside their normal way of thinking.

So brace yourself for take off and watch the show
The listener should prepare themselves for a transformative experience.

I'm properly known as Booker DeWitt
The artist establishes their identity as the singer of the video game Bioshock Infinite.

And I've had enough of this shit
Booker is tired of being stuck in his current state of existence.

Fed up of being stuck in a rut
Booker is frustrated with the oppressive systems that have kept him down.

So I'm looking to rough up a couple of pricks
Booker is ready to take action and challenge the oppressive systems and individuals that have kept him from his goals.

And accomplish a mission to look for a woman imprisoned and stuck in a city where something's amiss
The main objective of the game is for Booker to rescue Elizabeth, who is imprisoned by the game's antagonist Comstock.

Like the rhythm the government's drumming to whip the anger of the people
The government manipulates the people through propaganda.

Daily handling the stress
The people are forced to face daily struggles due to the oppressive government.

While I've just ambled in from gambling and landed in a mess
Booker has recently entered the city and is dealing with the struggles it presents.

And I'm telling ya, Elizabeth isn't a damsel in distress
Elizabeth is a strong and capable character who is not helpless.

She's the damn best wingman to ever don a dress
Elizabeth is a loyal companion to Booker who is with him throughout his journey.

To be honest, we've loads of things
Booker and Elizabeth share a lot in common.

In common, we both can bring an opening
Together, they can bring about change and openness to new ideas.

We're probably closer twins
Booker and Elizabeth share a close bond and friendship.

Than Robert and Rosalind
Robert and Rosalind are two characters in the game that share a close relationship.

I throw my grapple and aim
Booker is ready to take action against his oppressors.

To blow the back of your brain out
Booker will stop at nothing to defeat his enemies.

And contemplate on why we play those irrational games
The artist questions the rationality and purpose behind oppressive systems and society's willingness to accept them.

My main foe is Zachary Hale Comstock
Comstock represents the oppressive government and is Booker's main enemy in the game.

The day his reign begun, a fundamental bomb dropped
The artist is referring to the founding of Columbia, the game's setting, which was built on oppressive and racist views.

Columbia's on lockdown
The city is heavily policed and controlled by the government.

Every day they're destroying somebody, so what now?
The government continuously harms and oppresses its citizens.

Send for Daisy Fitzroy
Daisy Fitzroy is a character in the game who fights against the oppressive government and is a leader of the Vox Populi rebellion.

The rich get fatter, while the slums are getting hungrier
The wealthy in society benefit from oppressive systems while the poor are left to suffer.

It's a matter of time before they pull the rug from under you
Oppressive systems will eventually fail and crumble.

We'll make your money disappear from you like a conjurer
The rebellion will take away the wealth and power of the oppressors.

And overthrow the fundies that are plundering Columbia
The rebellion will overthrow the oppressive government and bring about change in the city.

So, I know this is absurd and sounds bananas
The artist acknowledges the absurdity of the situation and that their ideas may seem far-fetched to some.

But have you observed the way they worship founding fathers?
The artist questions society's blind acceptance and glorification of the founding fathers who held oppressive views and values.

That's why the Vox Populi have hurtled out the darkness
The Vox Populi represents a group of people who have risen up against the oppressive systems and seek to bring about change.

Emerged, about to start to turn around and clout this heartlessness
The rebellion is gaining momentum and is ready to confront the oppressive government and systems.

If this disc is flying, you'll be dying like you're Hyacinth
The artist warns that they are not to be taken lightly and that their ideas will challenge and bring down oppressive systems.

Hirelings or higher things
The artist suggests a choice between upholding oppressive systems or striving for higher ideals.

Vox Populi's guys or Jeremiah Fink's
The rebellion represents an alternative to the oppressive systems and those who uphold them.

If they pile in on me, then they're receive undying violence
The artist will fight back against those who seek to harm them.

I'll lynch the pious kings with the silent wire strings
The artist will use their voice to bring down those who claim to be righteous but are oppressive in reality.

From the tiny violins that won't be crying when they're lying singed
The oppressors will not be able to deny or ignore the consequences of their actions.

Ignite the tinder, set the sky alight in flights of cinders
The rebellion will bring about a violent and transformative change to the oppressive systems.

And let freedom ring inside your cries like the singer
The artist seeks to inspire and empower others to fight for freedom and justice.

That's like trying to hide your violent injuries, as if they're minor things, by keeping just a tiny thimble on your finger
The artist suggests that society's attempts to ignore or conceal the harm it causes are ineffective and ignore the true extent of the damage done.

One hand holds Vigors
Vigors are a type of substance that give the user various powers in the game.

The other pulls triggers
The artist will use their powers to take action against their oppressors.

I'm a multi-tasking action man with a glass full of malt liquor
The artist is a dynamic and capable individual who is ready to fight for what they believe in.

Salt licker
A reference to the salt the player character uses to gain powers in the game.

Rapture's contraptions are fantastic
A reference to the game Bioshock, from which the artist draws inspiration.

But don't exist yet, so that is how we pack Plasmids
Plasmids are another type of substance that give the user powers in Bioshock.

No need to hack gadgets
The artist possesses the skills and abilities needed to fight for change and does not need advanced technology.

The manner in which I battle a Handyman is akin to black magic
Handymen are powerful enemies in the game, and the artist's skills allow them to confront and defeat them.

My life's a play where every act's tragic
The artist's life is a constant struggle against oppression and injustice.