Sinister Thinking
Rage Lyrics


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How many men have been killed 'cause of religion?
For example Iran and Iraq, this war is going on
For more than a decade.

It is more than ridiculous how these brothers
Kill themselves for the geed of might
That their leaders covered real clever
With the name of a god

Religious
This is sinister thinking
Fanatics
Ruled by sinister thinking

They drill this evil spirit in their children's heads
So there's no ending in sight, no

Religious
This is sinister thinking
Fanatics
Ruled by sinister thinking

Madmen, madmen
Killing their lands

In east and west
There is sinister thinking
Religious
This is sinister thinking




Fanatics
Ruled by sinister thinking

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Rage's song "Sinister Thinking" lament the destructive effects of religious fanaticism, particularly in the context of the Iran-Iraq war. The song asks how many men have been killed because of religious conflicts, and highlights the absurdity of brothers killing each other for the sake of power disguised by the name of a god. The lyrics condemn the drilling of religious fanaticism into children's minds, and suggest that there is no end in sight to the endless cycle of violence that it produces. The song ultimately portrays religious fanaticism as a form of sinister thinking, and highlights the harm that it causes to individuals and their societies.


Throughout the song, the lyrics also suggest that this form of sinister thinking is not unique to any one region, culture or religion. The song speaks of east and west as places where this problem exists, suggesting that religious fanaticism is a global issue. This is further emphasized by the use of the term "madmen" to describe those who propagate and perpetuate this kind of thinking. The dehumanizing language portrays the extent to which these individuals are willing to go for the sake of their beliefs.


Overall, Rage's "Sinister Thinking" is a powerful critique of the destructive effects of religious fanaticism. It calls for a recognition of the harm caused by such beliefs, and for a rethinking of the ways in which they are perpetuated.


Line by Line Meaning

How many men have been killed 'cause of religion?
Religious conflicts have caused numerous deaths throughout history.


For example Iran and Iraq, this war is going on For more than a decade.
The war between Iran and Iraq, driven by religious and political motives, has lasted for over ten years, causing significant casualties.


It is more than ridiculous how these brothers Kill themselves for the geed of might That their leaders covered real clever With the name of a god
It is absurd and tragic that people are willing to fight and die for the pursuit of power, disguised by their leaders as religious duty.


Religious This is sinister thinking Fanatics Ruled by sinister thinking
Blindly following religious beliefs without questioning their consequences is a dark and dangerous mindset, especially when taken to fanatical extremes.


They drill this evil spirit in their children's heads So there's no ending in sight, no
Generations of children are indoctrinated with extremist beliefs, perpetuating the cycle of violence and preventing the possibility of peace.


Madmen, madmen Killing their lands
The irrational and violent actions of extremists are causing harm and destruction to their own countries.


In east and west There is sinister thinking Religious This is sinister thinking Fanatics Ruled by sinister thinking
Sinister thinking driven by religion and fanaticism exists globally, with destructive consequences that go beyond borders.




Lyrics Β© Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: MANFRED ALBERT SCHMIDT, PETER PEAVY WAGNER

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Comments from YouTube:

pseudo saur

always feels like every song bgins in the middle of nowhere but still takes you to a planned destination

realzubunapy

Dem kann ich nur zustimmen =) Damals haben sie ihren Stil definiert. Und ein bisschen davon ist heute noch in jedem Album zu finden =)

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