Vocalist Mike Baker, only 45 years old, passed away on October 29, 2008 of a heart attack.
Several members of Shadow Gallery have made their contribution to other projects like MullMuzzler, Ayreon, Explorers Club and Star One.
All members of Shadow Gallery have fairly successful, busy lives outside the band (several are audio engineers).
New World Order
Shadow Gallery Lyrics
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I don't mean to intrude
But allow me to get right down to the point
We've monitored transmissions
We calculate your moves
Did you really think you're hidden from our sight?
Your name's been added to a list that's been compiled
Our agency considers you a risk
Secret power I can't believe
Growing stronger I feel them
Strengthening their grip
So there you are you crossed the line
You pathetic little man
Well rest assured the worst you feared is true
In the seduction of society we play upon desire
Spoiled and drunk that's you
Can this be happening?
This world is just a grand facade
You're just a simple man at heart
A victim playing out a part
Oh I just want my freedom
Where are the ones who back you now?
I feel abandoned fee like
Screaming at the walls
Too bad the walls have ears
This never ever should have been
But that's the way it is
This is the new world order
This is the corporate sponsored
Changing of the guard
The march is on
I can feel it - I can feel it's tyranny
It's all about the power
This rising new world order
Strong arm of the law
The march is on
I can see it - I can see it's tyranny
The point you fail to see is
The simple beauty of our subtle mind control
Brainwashing media is all we need to set the boundaries
Advanced communication
You're at our fingertips now
We own the TV stations
Entertainment, Publications
Wall street is our breeding ground
The sphere of our control extends through
Governments and leaders who will buy our arms
Yes buy our arms and run our evil wars
Run our evil wars run this evil world into the ground
This is the new world order
This your corporate sponsored life
I see through your disguises
Your rising new world order lies
You've no idea the power my new world order is alive
You don't really think you have a prayer
I don't know where to go to avoid your
Staring eyes and universal grasp upon all life
This world is mine!
This is the new world order
This your corporate sponsored life
It's all about the power
This rising new world order rise
The song New World Order by Shadow Gallery describes a dystopian society where the citizens are under constant surveillance and manipulation by those in power. The lyrics are directed towards an unnamed citizen who is being watched and deemed a risk by the mysterious agency that controls everything. The chorus of the song emphasizes the overwhelming power of this agency and the impending doom that the singer feels as they realize they are powerless to resist the march of the new world order. The dystopian themes of this song are accentuated by the use of heavy and ominous instrumentals, such as the deep drum rhythm and distorted guitar riffs.
The first verse of the song sets the tone for the rest of the lyrics. The agency is monitoring the singer's every move, and they realize that they are not as invisible as they thought. The second verse is more confrontational as the singer realizes that they have been added to a risk list, and they are being watched by the secret agency. The chorus speaks to the helplessness the singer feels in the face of this all-encompassing power, as they come to the realization that the new world order is inevitable and they are powerless to stop it. The third verse of the song shifts to the perspective of the agency, and it reveals their sinister plan to control the society through various means such as brainwashing media and controlling governments and leaders who will buy their arms.
Overall, the song New World Order is a warning against the dangers of an all-powerful entity controlling every aspect of society. The lyrics brilliantly capture the dystopian feelings of being under constant surveillance, manipulation and the hopelessness that comes with the realization that one is powerless to stop these dark forces.
Line by Line Meaning
Good day my fellow citizen
Greetings, fellow citizen
I don't mean to intrude
I do not intend to trespass
But allow me to get right down to the point
Let me come straight to the point
We've monitored transmissions
We have been observing your communications
We calculate your moves
We analyze your actions
Did you really think you're hidden from our sight?
Do you truly believe that you are invisible to us?
Your name's been added to a list that's been compiled
Your name has been included in a list we have created
Our agency considers you a risk
Our organization perceives you as a threat
Secret power I can't believe
I find it hard to believe in the clandestine influence
Growing stronger I feel them
I sense their increasing strength
Strengthening their grip
Tightening their hold
So there you are you crossed the line
You have surpassed the limit
You pathetic little man
You are a weak, insignificant person
Well rest assured the worst you feared is true
Be confident that your worst fears have come to fruition
In the seduction of society we play upon desire
We manipulate society through appealing to their lusts
Spoiled and drunk that's you
You are indulgent and inebriated
Can this be happening?
Is this occurring?
This world is just a grand facade
The world is an elaborate front
You're just a simple man at heart
Ultimately, you are an uncomplicated human
A victim playing out a part
You are a pawn in our scheme
Oh I just want my freedom
All I seek is my liberty
Where are the ones who back you now?
Where are your supporters at present?
I feel abandoned fee like
I sense forsaken and defenseless
Screaming at the walls
Yelling pointlessly
Too bad the walls have ears
Unfortunately, the walls can hear us
This never ever should have been
This should not have happened
But that's the way it is
Yet, things are as such
This is the new world order
This is the latest hierarchy
This is the corporate sponsored
This is the business-financed
Changing of the guard
The transition of the ruling class
The march is on
This campaign continues
I can feel it - I can feel it's tyranny
I perceive its authoritative, oppressive nature
It's all about the power
It centres around authority
This rising new world order
This emerging highest level
Strong arm of the law
The mighty executive arm
I can see it - I can see it's tyranny
I observe its harsh control
The point you fail to see is
Your oversight is
The simple beauty of our subtle mind control
The appeal of our understated cerebral management
Brainwashing media is all we need to set the boundaries
Suggestive mass communication suffices to establish limits
Advanced communication
Sophisticated telecommunication
You're at our fingertips now
You are within our reach
We own the TV stations
We possess the television networks
Entertainment, Publications
Leisure, writings
Wall street is our breeding ground
Our breeding location is Wall Street
The sphere of our control extends through
Our influence reaches
Governments and leaders who will buy our arms
Governments and leaders who will purchase our weapons
Yes buy our arms and run our evil wars
Acquire our weaponry and conduct our wicked battles
Run our evil wars run this evil world into the ground
Lead our vile wars, damage this malicious world
I see through your disguises
I discern your masks
Your rising new world order lies
Your ascending top tier is untrue
You've no idea the power my new world order is alive
You are unaware of the magnitude of my new regime
You don't really think you have a prayer
You hold no hope at all
I don't know where to go to avoid your
I am unaware how to avoid
Staring eyes and universal grasp upon all life
Watchful gazes and omnipresence in all existence
This world is mine!
This world belongs to me
Lyrics © BMG Rights Management
Written by: CARL CADDEN JAMES, GARY WEHRKAMP
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@basshalomsion3031
What a brilliant music from these men! And what a current text in 2020!
@guitarlawyer75
I believe this is one of the best progressive Rock songs ever written
@deniroyann5506
i think that you can say more :) the best metal rock progressive band !! :) don't forget their metal spirit !! :)
@kentavros1979
Ana Luiza Brown By the best prog metal band ever.
@andreperron8466
yessssssssss
@Marctull66
They are beyond the prog metal label, really. Many of their songs aren't metal or just a little bit. That is what makes them unique.
@ivanyiattila3547
Also Genesis- Supper's Ready,
Van Der Graaf Generator - Lemmings
ELP - Tarkus
King Crimson- Starless
Jethro Tull- Passion Play
Dream Theater- Six Degrees of Inner Turbulence
The Mars Volta- Frances the Mute - and more ....
@vrychenrollv7716
They're easily the most under rated band ever
@noreason2438
This music was ahead of its time. It's like they could see the future.
@user-td1uv4dp8z
Fantastic song!
Two unbelievable Voices - DC Cooper and Mike Baker.
R.I.P. Mike...