Explosive Paste
Ritual Lyrics


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Hands of God
Moved in grace
Slapped my face real good

I'm a man
You're his wife
Help him through this life
So much to save, so much to waste
Needing the sweet explosive paste
Make a????
Make a band
Make a man

Coming through this life, got a ticket to ride
And we get a little love but it's all on the side
And it's all we need
(maybe that's all we need?)

We get to move around for a nominal fee
And we make a little twig in the family tree
And that's all we need
(maybe it's all we need?)

Shanty towns
Scary clowns
There's no place to hide

Families
Lies and fees
Living side by side

So much to fear, so much to taste
Chewing the sweet explosive paste
Spit it out
Read it loud
Make a sound

Coming through this life, got a ticket to ride
And we get a little love but it's all on the side
And it's all we need
(maybe that's all we need?)

A???? is a break and a cup of coffee
And we make a mighty branch in the family tree
And that's all we need
(maybe it's all we need?)

And we're waiting
We're running
We're sleeping
And dreaming
We're people
We're trying

Coming through this life, got a ticket to ride
And we get a little love but it's all on the side
And it's all we need
(maybe that's all we need?)

We get to move around for a nominal fee
And we make another branch in the family tree
And that's all we need
(maybe it's all we need?)

Then we can watch the screen for a couple of hours,
And watch the mirror 'til we're completely devoured
And it's all we need
(maybe that's all we need?)

Coming through this life, got a ticket to ride
And we get a little love but it's all on the side
And it's all we need
(maybe that's all we need?)

(maybe it's all we need?)

(maybe that's all we need?)

(maybe it's all we need?)





(maybe that's all we need?)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Ritual's song Explosive Paste can be interpreted in multiple ways, but one possible interpretation is as a commentary on the stark contrast between the simple and essential pleasures of life versus the complicated and artificial constructs of society. The lyrics describe the harsh realities of life such as poverty, lies, and fees, and contrast them with the desire for something sweet and explosive like the paste that can provide temporary relief from the difficulties of life. However, the song seems to suggest that these moments of relief are few and far between and that people have to resort to living on the side or making nominal fees to get by. The song also touches on the idea of the family tree and how people try to find meaning and connection through their lineage despite their struggles.


Overall, the lyrics of Explosive Paste are introspective and thought-provoking, urging the listener to question their values and priorities in life. It encourages them to seek out the simple pleasures that can provide genuine happiness while being wary of the artificial constructs of society that are designed to keep people in line.


Line by Line Meaning

Hands of God Moved in grace Slapped my face real good
I've experienced pain or punishment, maybe handed down by a higher power


I'm a man You're his wife Help him through this life
We have traditional roles and responsibilities within a marriage or partnership


So much to save, so much to waste Needing the sweet explosive paste Make a???? Make a band Make a man
We feel a sense of urgency or pressure to create something, whether it be money, art, or life itself


And we get a little love but it's all on the side And it's all we need (maybe that's all we need?)
We may not receive a lot of attention or affection, but we find contentment in what little we do get


We get to move around for a nominal fee And we make a little twig in the family tree And that's all we need (maybe it's all we need?)
We have a desire to travel or explore, but ultimately we just want to contribute to our family legacy


Shanty towns Scary clowns There's no place to hide
We may feel like we're living in a difficult or dangerous environment, with no escape


Families Lies and fees Living side by side
We struggle with the stress and complications that can come with close relationships


So much to fear, so much to taste Chewing the sweet explosive paste Spit it out Read it loud Make a sound
We feel overwhelmed by our emotions or experiences, but we must express ourselves anyway


A???? is a break and a cup of coffee And we make a mighty branch in the family tree And that's all we need (maybe it's all we need?)
We have simple pleasures and moments of rest that bring us joy, and we take pride in passing on our legacy to future generations


And we're waiting We're running We're sleeping And dreaming We're people We're trying
We're constantly moving through life, whether it's with purpose or without direction


Then we can watch the screen for a couple of hours, And watch the mirror 'til we're completely devoured And it's all we need (maybe that's all we need?)
We have distractions that allow us to escape our problems or insecurities, even if only temporarily




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