Furies
Praxis Lyrics


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The Furies

Jesus is a playboy and the world's on fire
cuz the furies are loose
Uday(?) has no new day and you can't retire
cuz the furies are loose

He's so glad
that he's so bad
that he's so rich and crass
It's so rough
To be rebuffed
With dirty dollars gas (?)

Big boss has no message left except "you're fired"
now the furies are loose
Children they're not innocent they're too damn wired
now the furies are loose

It came out of America
Big Jesus was to blame
The world they saw was vision less
But hidden was the place
Where they made plans
In foreign lands
to ignore and disgrace
Every humble human being
til beauty turned to pain

Nothing can stop the furies
Money can't stop the furies
Homage can't stop the furies
Movies can't stop the furies

Someone is recording better hold your your tongue
now the furies are loose
Two big teams are forming and they're both no fun
cuz the furies are loose

I see condos crashing down in future waves of hate
I see evil monsters locked in altruistic bait
I saw space and love and light and its all over now
Power is a drug but frankly I preferred blue cow

Nothing can stop the furies
Nothing can stop the furies





The Furies

Overall Meaning

Praxis's song "The Furies" talks about the chaos and destruction that is happening in the world due to excessive greed, corruption, and abuse of power. The lyrics mention Jesus being portrayed as a playboy, representing the loss of religious and moral values in society. The world is on fire as the Furies, the ancient Greek goddesses of vengeance and retribution, are loose and causing havoc. There is a sense of hopelessness and frustration as the lyrics talk about people like Uday Hussein and big bosses having no accountability and being able to get away with their actions.


The lyrics also mention the negative influence of money, technology, and media on children's innocence and behavior. The song suggests that the root of the problem lies in America, where big leaders and institutions are responsible for ignoring and disrespecting human rights and dignity. The song ends with a warning that nothing can stop the Furies, implying that the consequences of our actions and choices will catch up with us eventually.


Overall, "The Furies" is a commentary on the state of the world and how we are, knowingly or unknowingly, contributing to the destruction of society and the planet.


Line by Line Meaning

Jesus is a playboy and the world's on fire cuz the furies are loose
The world is in chaos and disorder as the furies, the mythical goddesses of vengeance, are on the loose. The reference to Jesus being a playboy is symbolic of the moral decay and corruption that has led to this situation.


Uday(?) has no new day and you can't retire cuz the furies are loose
Even those who are supposed to be in power and control, like Uday Hussein, are unable to escape the wrath of the furies. Retirement is no longer an option as the world is consumed by their fury.


He's so glad that he's so bad that he's so rich and crass It's so rough To be rebuffed With dirty dollars gas (?)
The wealthy and immoral are rejoicing in their bad behavior and riches, but they face rejection fueled by disgust and the use of unethical means to achieve their wealth.


Big boss has no message left except "you're fired" now the furies are loose
Those in positions of power like the "big boss" have nothing left to say except to dismiss people from their jobs. This lack of empathy and concern for others has contributed to the unleashing of the furies.


Children they're not innocent they're too damn wired now the furies are loose
Even children, who are meant to be the most innocent, have become jaded and corrupted by technology and the impact it has had on their upbringing. This further fuels the rage of the furies.


It came out of America Big Jesus was to blame The world they saw was vision less But hidden was the place Where they made plans In foreign lands to ignore and disgrace Every humble human being til beauty turned to pain
The world was once full of hope and potential, but it has since descended into turmoil and misery. America, symbolized by "Big Jesus", is partly responsible for this, and their plans to ignore and belittle other countries and peoples have created an atmosphere of hostility and chaos.


Nothing can stop the furies Money can't stop the furies Homage can't stop the furies Movies can't stop the furies
Despite efforts to stop them by throwing money, paying homage, or creating art in response, the furies cannot be tamed or controlled. Their wrath is all-consuming and cannot be halted.


Someone is recording better hold your your tongue now the furies are loose Two big teams are forming and they're both no fun cuz the furies are loose
The situation has escalated to the point where people need to be careful about what they say and do. Two opposing sides are emerging, each of which is equally unpleasant, and this only exacerbates the problem.


I see condos crashing down in future waves of hate I see evil monsters locked in altruistic bait I saw space and love and light and its all over now Power is a drug but frankly I preferred blue cow
The future looks bleak, with hatred and animosity leading to the collapse of structures like condominiums. Even those who try to do good will fall prey to the traps set by evil forces. The artist envisions a world of love and light, but it is now lost to the ravages of power and greed. The line about blue cow refers to a time before the world became tainted and corrupted.


Nothing can stop the furies Nothing can stop the furies
The repetition of this line emphasizes the futility of trying to stop the furies. They are an inevitable force, and their impact will be felt regardless of attempts to prevent it.




Writer(s): Bill Laswell Copyright: Nation Music

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