Rorschach Test is a heavy metal/industrial band created by James Baker in t… Read Full Bio ↴Rorschach Test is a heavy metal/industrial band created by James Baker in the 1990's. They broke up in the early 2000's after the members of the band lost interest in continuing it. Despite that, they have reunited within the past year or so.

Rorschach Test formed in Denver, Colorado, and later relocated to Seattle where they were signed to the now defunct label Slip Disc Records out of Chicago, Illinois. They endured a successful career during Seattle's lively music scene in the 90's. They toured North America playing shows with the likes of Korn, Type O Negative, Genitorturers, Queensrÿche.

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Slaves
Rorschach Test Lyrics

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Every wants to think serve some kind of purpolse in this world
and everyone wants to make someone cry and bring flowers at their funeral
but everyone's a slave to them self
Everybody thinks they get some special magic from all of these icons that we make of glass and stone
And everybody reaches to the sky to trick themselves into believing that we're not alone
But Jesus was born in a barn that's why he leaves the door open
I'd rather be a murderer than to be a murder victim
Everyone's a slave to them self, and everyone's afraid of them self.

And nobody has ever loved no one except maybe them self.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Rorschach Test's song Slaves delve into the theme of human existence and self-imposed limitations. The first line, "Everyone wants to think [they] serve some kind of purpose in this world," highlights the importance of feeling significant in life. It is human nature to desire recognition and meaning, however, the following line states "and everyone wants to make someone cry and bring flowers at their funeral," indicating that our desire for importance leads us to want to be remembered, even at the expense of others’ emotions.

The chorus, "but everyone's a slave to themselves" emphasizes the idea that we have created our own limitations and become trapped by our own desires and notions of purpose. The second verse speaks about how we idolize various concepts and things such as icons made of glass and stone, and reach for the sky to convince ourselves that we are not alone. However, the verse concludes with the acknowledgement of Jesus being born in a lowly manger, to appreciate humility and simplicity in life.

The final lines of the song state, "nobody has ever loved no one except maybe themselves," which could be seen as a bleak statement on human nature or a plea to acknowledge self-love as a necessary component of life. Overall, the lyrics to Slaves offer a dark insight into the human condition and the desire for significance, but also touches on themes of humility and self-love.

Line by Line Meaning

Every wants to think serve some kind of purpolse in this world
Everyone desires to achieve something significant in their life

and everyone wants to make someone cry and bring flowers at their funeral
People aim to make an impact on others' lives and be remembered after they die

but everyone's a slave to them self
Despite their aspirations, individuals are constrained by their own inner struggles and flaws

Everybody thinks they get some special magic from all of these icons that we make of glass and stone
People tend to idolize material possessions, but these objects hold no true power or value

And everybody reaches to the sky to trick themselves into believing that we're not alone
Individuals cling to false hope and illusions to avoid confronting their own loneliness and mortality

But Jesus was born in a barn that's why he leaves the door open
Jesus' humble beginnings symbolize his accessibility to all who seek him, regardless of social status or circumstance

I'd rather be a murderer than to be a murder victim
The singer would prefer to be in control of their own fate, even if it means committing a heinous act

Everyone's a slave to them self, and everyone's afraid of them self.
People are often trapped by their own fears and insecurities, unable to escape their own self-imposed limitations

And nobody has ever loved no one except maybe them self.
Love is a rarity, and even then, it is often overshadowed by self-interest and personal gain

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