This band does not stick to one overall formula for music. Encompassing the variety of music genres and styles is what keeps the songs fresh and at times, unexpected. The members write songs ranging over a broad base of style and content. The subject matter is as diverse as their individual and collective interests and beliefs. Some songs cary messages, others are written simply for the hell of it. One song may carry a statement on society or about the human psyche, and the next would deal with dead things eating brains. This diversity keeps the members challenged and keeps crowds interested in what's coming next. It also has mass appeal to different audiences.
Warped
Ripsnorter Lyrics
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Tune in to tune out
Take this brain of clay
To sculpt what you want
Take my conscience
Twist my soul
Warp my mind
Changing all the facts
Filter what I see
Twisting all the truth
Force feed it to me
Take my conscience
Twist my soul
Warp my mind
To take control
Warped and distorted
Tune in to tune out
Take this brain of clay
To sculpt what you want
Take my conscience
Twist my soul
Warp my mind
To take control
The song "Warped" by Ripsnorter talks about how external forces can manipulate and control an individual's thoughts and actions by warping and distorting their perceptions of reality. The first verse describes how tuning in to the outside world can help in tuning out one's own thoughts and feelings, allowing for external influence to take over. The second verse goes on to explain how this external influence can manipulate an individual's conscience, soul and mind, essentially taking control of their being. The chorus repeats the title, emphasizing the deformity and twisted nature of the individual's thoughts and perceptions.
The lyrics also touch upon the concept of censorship and filtering of information. The lines "Changing all the facts" and "Twisting all the truth" highlight how propaganda and manipulation can be used to distort reality and create a false narrative. The singer acknowledges being force-fed this information, implying that it is not a voluntary act.
Overall, the lyrics of the song are a commentary on the negative effects of external manipulation and propaganda on an individual's psyche, urging listeners to question the source and validity of information presented to them.
Line by Line Meaning
Warped and distorted
The truth has been changed and manipulated to fit the agenda of the person in control.
Tune in to tune out
Listen to the lies being told and accept them without question to avoid the discomfort of facing reality.
Take this brain of clay
Manipulate my mind and beliefs as if they were easily sculpted, shapeable, and malleable.
To sculpt what you want
To create a reality that serves yourself, regardless if it's true or not.
Take my conscience
Completely control my sense of right and wrong, so I blindly follow your lead.
Twist my soul
Manipulate my very being, morally and spiritually, to align with your desires.
Warp my mind
Distort my perception and thought process to match your own warped reality.
To take control
To dominate and manipulate me into submission, making me do what you want without question or hesitation.
Changing all the facts
Distort and rewrite history to make it align with your agenda, even if it's not true.
Filter what I see
Manipulate my sight and perception, only letting me see what fits your need and hides the truth.
Twisting all the truth
Distort and warp the facts to fit your own warped reality and make your lies seem like the truth.
Force feed it to me
Push the manipulated reality on to me until I believe it to be true and align my actions with that new reality.
Warped and distorted
The truth has been changed and manipulated to fit the agenda of the person in control.
Tune in to tune out
Listen to the lies being told and accept them without question to avoid the discomfort of facing reality.
Take this brain of clay
Manipulate my mind and beliefs as if they were easily sculpted, shapeable, and malleable.
To sculpt what you want
To create a reality that serves yourself, regardless if it's true or not.
Take my conscience
Completely control my sense of right and wrong, so I blindly follow your lead.
Twist my soul
Manipulate my very being, morally and spiritually, to align with your desires.
Warp my mind
Distort my perception and thought process to match your own warped reality.
To take control
To dominate and manipulate me into submission, making me do what you want without question or hesitation.
Contributed by Emily O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.