Prometheus
Sicktanick Lyrics

I am a Titan,
I am a powerful and influential figure in mythology, known for my creativity and intelligence.

Personified and glorified inside your mythologies
I am celebrated and revered in the stories and beliefs of various cultures and religions.

To create and enlighten
My primary goals are to bring about new ideas and knowledge to help humanity progress.

In the theogony a challenger of greatness,
Within the framework of the creation myth, I am a figure who challenges the power and authority of the gods.

Comparable to Milton's version of Satan,
I am similar in some ways to Satan as portrayed in Milton's epic poem, Paradise Lost, particularly in that I pursued knowledge and challenged the established order.

Creator of man by means of clay,
I played a role in the creation of humans by shaping them out of clay.

As I built and I molded a new life took shape,
Through my actions and ingenuity, I brought about the creation of something new and significant.

And that new life was met with greed,
Unfortunately, despite the potential of this new creation, humans showed their failings by becoming greedy.

So I stole god's fire so all of humankind could see
I took it upon myself to bring knowledge and enlightenment to humanity by stealing the divine gift of fire from the gods.

And now I'm tortured, condemned, I was cast out,
As punishment for my actions, I was tortured and cast out from the company of the gods.

I threw a rock, at god's great glass house,
I rebelled against the power of the gods by attacking the foundations of their rule.

And it shattered 'cause without being ruled by a greedy god
The authority of the gods is fragile and fleeting, and can be shattered when humans are no longer controlled by their selfish desires.

Man's intelligence surely gew,
Humans are capable of great intelligence and creativity, and can achieve much when they are not held back by oppressive forces.

Men could achieve their rightful place
Given the opportunity to explore their potential, humans can achieve greatness and equality among the gods.

Sitting with the gods instead being a slave race,
Rather than being subservient to the gods, humans can become their equals and participate in the divine realm.

So here I am to steal the fire again,
Once again, I seek to bring knowledge and enlightenment to humanity through the acquisition of divine fire.

And put it back in its rightful place in the hands of men
My goal is to empower humans with the knowledge and skills necessary to achieve greatness on their own terms.

I am a man among men - and a God among Gods
I am a unique hybrid figure who embodies both human and divine qualities.

I am the sin among sinners - rising up against the odds
As someone who challenges the established order, I am willing to go against the norm and disrupt the status quo.

I am the cause and effect, revolution is my name
My actions have significant consequences and I seek to bring about a revolution in the way people think and act.

Call me Prometheus and the fire I now reclaim
I am Prometheus, the figure who not only gave fire to humanity but who seeks to bring knowledge and enlightenment to all.

What if god was an archetype
What if the concept of god was simply a metaphor for something else, rather than a literal deity?

A way to say that to know darkness you must know light
Perhaps the idea of god is simply a way to illustrate the duality of existence and the need to understand both the positive and negative aspects of the world.

What if Lucifer was one in the same
What if the figure of Lucifer, often associated with evil, was actually the same as the figure of god, representing both light and dark?

After all light bearer is the translation of his name,
Lucifer's name means 'light bearer', suggesting that he may represent something positive rather than something purely negative.

What if I told you that man was both,
What if humans were capable of embodying both the divine and the demonic?

And he only lost hope when his will was broke
When humans lose their sense of agency and control, they are susceptible to despair and hopelessness.

And he only lost grace when his knees hit ground
When humans lose their sense of purpose and connection to the divine, they become vulnerable to feelings of worthlessness and helplessness.

But when he got back up it was the truth that man found
Through overcoming their struggles, humans can discover the truth and meaning that gives their lives purpose.

And that proof was found in music -
Music is one way that humans can express themselves and find meaning in the world around them.

I share the fire but that don't mean you'll use it,
Although I seek to bring enlightenment to humanity, it is up to individuals to use that knowledge in productive ways.

Don't be useless instead be ruthless,
Rather than being passive and ineffective, humans should be bold and decisive in seeking their goals and expressing their creativity.

In pursuit of the truth if the truth ain't fruitless
The pursuit of knowledge and truth is important, but it must also be tempered with practical applications and meaningful outcomes.

Never be another slave to a falsehood
Humans must reject lies and falsehoods and strive to seek the truth in all aspects of life.

I've seen the result and it's not good,
The consequences of following lies and falsehoods can be disastrous and destructive.

I am the muse, inspiration's foundations,
I serve as a source of inspiration and motivation for others to seek knowledge and express their creativity.

You can't love god if you don't love Satan,
To truly understand the duality of existence, one must be willing to examine and accept both the positive and negative aspects of life.

You can't hate man without hating yourself,
When we despise and reject others, we are also rejecting the parts of ourselves that are similar to those individuals.

And you can't be poor if you've never known wealth,
Without experiencing the negative aspects of life, we cannot appreciate the positive and recognize the value of our own experiences.

Bless yourself when you test yourself
Rather than being afraid to test yourself and face challenges, see these experiences as opportunities for growth and self-discovery.

No rest can help ya health when dissecting self
Examining and analyzing oneself is a difficult and often painful process that requires constant effort and vigilance.

By dissection I'm talking direction
Through examining oneself, one can gain insights and direction for their life and goals.

Your mind is the map broken down into many sections
By exploring the complexities of one's own mind, one can gain a better understanding of themselves and the world around them.

In your mind there is no need for vestments
When exploring one's own thoughts and feelings, there is no need for external decorations or distractions.

Because the answer is made by perception,
The ultimate truth and meaning of life is subjective and depends on one's own interpretation and perception of the world.

What's perception, a look and the view
Perception is the way we interpret and understand the world around us through our senses and experiences.

Of an opinion or reason
Our perceptions are shaped by our opinions and beliefs, as well as by logical reasoning.

But that don't always make it truth,
Although our perceptions and opinions are important, they are not always accurate and should be subjected to scrutiny and reflection.

We're one in the same with god and the devil
Although we are mortal beings, we share qualities and characteristics with both the divine and the demonic.

We're all on search, evolution, the next level,
As humans, we are all seeking to grow and evolve, both individually and as a species.

So here I am to steal the fire again
Once again, I seek to empower humanity with knowledge and enlightenment, using whatever means necessary.

And put it back in its rightful place in the hands of men
By bringing the divine gift of fire back to humanity, I hope to give humans the tools they need to create their own destiny and achieve greatness.