Thieves
Resident Phase Shifter Lyrics


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Thieves Thieves And Liars Murderers
Hypocrites And Bastards [In Laughter
Hey Thanks For Nothing!
Morals In The Dust
Twofaced Bastards And Syncophants
No Trust
Thieves! Liar!
Inside Outside Which Side You Don't Know
My Side Your Side Their Side We Don't Know
Which Side Are They? Which Side Are They?
Which Side Of Their Mouth Do You Suppose That It Came?
Which Side Are They? Which Side Are They?
Which Side Of The Grass Is Greener?
Inside Outside Which Side You Don't Know
My Side Your Side Their Side We Don't Know
You're Like A Great Big Fucking Gun
Just Waiting To Get Squeezed!
Breathe Forfeit Erection!
Toxical Injection
Geriatric Fuckfest
We Still Believe In Lies
Thieves! Liar!
Inside Outside Which Side You Don't Know
My Side Your Side Their Side We Don't Know
Who Started It? Who Started It?
Which Side Are They? Which Side Are They?
Which Side Of Their Mouth Do You Suppose That It Came?
Which Side Are They? Which Side Are They?
Which Side Of The Grass Is Greener?
Inside Outside Which Side You Don't Know
My Side Your Side Their Side No One Knows




You're Like A Great Big Hit Of Acid
Waiting To Be Taken!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Resident Phase Shifter's song "Thieves" is a powerful commentary on the deceit and hypocrisy prevalent in society. The song highlights the misdeeds of people who are engaged in acts of thievery, lying, murder, and other immoral activities. The song further highlights the dilemma of people who are unable to identify the true intentions of those around them. The lyrics underscore the need for people to be cautious and vigilant in their dealings with others as they may not always be who they seem to be.


The lyrics of the song bring attention to the moral decline in society, with phrases like "Morals in the dust" and the mention of "twofaced bastards." The repetition of "which side are they?" further emphasizes the theme of deception and the uncertainty surrounding the intentions of others. The line "You're like a great big fucking gun just waiting to get squeezed" depicts the potential danger that can arise from such deception.


Overall, "Thieves" is a powerful and provocative song that urges listeners to be more discerning in their dealings with others and to not blindly trust those around them.


Line by Line Meaning

Thieves Thieves And Liars Murderers
This line represents the rampant dishonesty in society, with a focus on thievery, lying, and even murder.


Hypocrites And Bastards [In Laughter
This line suggests that many of the people who engage in these activities are also hypocrites and bastards who find it amusing.


Hey Thanks For Nothing!
Here, the lyrics express a sense of bitterness towards people who have inflicted harm, sarcasm in thanking them for their contributions.


Morals In The Dust
This line implies that basic ethical values are disregarded and neglected.


Twofaced Bastards And Syncophants
This line characterizes people who pretend to be honest but are not, and those who attach themselves insincerely to others in the hopes of personal gain.


No Trust
This line is declarative of the distrust that exists between groups of people due to the presence of thievery, deceit, and other negative attributes.


Thieves! Liar!
This is an exclamation condemning the people who engage in activities such as stealing and lying.


Inside Outside Which Side You Don't Know
This line represents confusion surrounding a person's true intentions, and questions which side they might be on.


My Side Your Side Their Side We Don't Know
This line implies a fragmentation of society, where people are divided into factions with competing interests that lead to confusion about allegiances.


Which Side Are They? Which Side Are They?
These lines continue the questions about unclear allegiances and the ambiguity surrounding people's true intentions.


Which Side Of Their Mouth Do You Suppose That It Came?
Here, the lyrics suggest that people could be saying different things depending on who they are talking to, and it is difficult to discern their truthful intentions.


Which Side Of The Grass Is Greener?
This line is an allusion to the phrase 'the grass is always greener on the other side,' suggesting that people may be wrongly comparing their circumstances to others, highlighting a tendency toward envy.


You're Like A Great Big Fucking Gun
This line symbolizes the power of an individual to inflict harm, and the potential for their actions to cause destruction.


Just Waiting To Get Squeezed!
This line darkly relates to the previous line, with the implication that someone is simply waiting for an opportunity for violence or harm.


Breathe Forfeit Erection!
This line relates to the idea that people might be struggling to maintain their composure in the face of dishonesty, the use of three unrelated strong words implies a struggle of some form involving decisions or conflicting emotions.


Toxical Injection
This line suggests that people have been 'infected' with a kind of toxicity that is causing them to engage in immoral behavior; the use of the word toxical instead of toxic adds emphasis.


Geriatric Fuckfest
This line is vulgar and expressive of the idea that society has been overrun by people who are engaging in immoral behavior, despite their advanced age, highlighting society's decay.


We Still Believe In Lies
This line relates to the idea that people still willingly accept falsehoods as truth despite evidence to the contrary, highlighting societal ignorance or complacency.


Who Started It? Who Started It?
These lines suggest a sense of victimhood, where it is unclear who initiated conflict or negative behavior, rather than encouraging reflexivity and accountability.


Their Side? Their Side?
This line continues the idea that parties are divided, highlighting a kind of social fragmentation rather than cooperation.


Inside Outside Which Side You Don't Know
This is a repeated line that emphasizes the sense of unease and confusion around allegiances and true intentions.


My Side Your Side Their Side No One Knows
This line circles back to the theme of divisiveness in society, with a suggestion that this infighting has reached a point where nobody knows who is aligned with whom.


You're Like A Great Big Hit Of Acid Waiting To Be Taken!
This final line is evocative of the idea that the actions of individuals can have a profound impact, much like a drug that influences those who come into contact with it. It implies that there is an inevitability about harmful choices that people could make.




Writer(s): Paul G. Barker, Al Jourgensen

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