Slaves to Misery
Skitsystem Lyrics
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Drowning in shit
The earth is raped
Bit by bloody bit
Slaves to misery
Slaves to pain
See thru the bullshit
Countries exploited
One by one
Another dollar saved
The rape goes on
Slaves to misery...
Superpowers
Starving nation
Corporate business
Annihilation
The lyrics to Skitsystem's song "Slaves to Misery" paint a bleak picture of the state of the world. The opening lines suggest that the planet is being destroyed for the sake of human "welfare," even as it is "drowning in shit." The earth itself is being cruelly violated, bit by bloody bit. The chorus declares that people are "slaves to misery" and "slaves to pain," and urges listeners to see through the "bullshit" and break free from their chains.
The verses continue to outline the many ways in which people and nations are being exploited. Countries are being taken advantage of one at a time, with the rich saving dollars while the rape of the earth continues. Superpowers are causing nations to starve, and corporate business threatens to annihilate everything in its path. The overall message is one of despair and outrage at the state of the world, and a call to action to resist and reject the system that perpetuates this misery.
Line by Line Meaning
Planet dies for welfare
Our planet is gradually deteriorating due to the greed for material comforts and the so-called welfare of human beings.
Drowning in shit
Humans are suffering from the unbearable impact of their own activities on this planet and are struggling to survive the aftermath.
The earth is raped
Human activities are destroying the natural beauty of the earth and it feels like it is losing its worth and value.
Bit by bloody bit
The process of destruction is slow, yet very damaging and it's occurring every day with stubbornness and cruelty.
Slaves to misery
People have become victims of their own actions and are now perpetually trapped in an unpleasant state of being, void of happiness or hope.
Slaves to pain
People are inescapably imprisoned by their suffering and it feels like they can never find relief from their emotional, mental, and physical anguish.
See thru the bullshit
People need to wake up and realize that the world has become a twisted and confusing place, where things don’t seem to make sense and propaganda is being used to misguide them.
And break the chains
People need to realize that they are the ones who hold the key to their freedom and should take responsibility to liberate themselves from the mental slavery they’ve been accustomed to living with.
Countries exploited
Many countries have been and continue to be used and exploited for their natural resources and wealth by other powerful countries.
One by one
The exploitation of countries is happening in a systematic and gradual manner that often goes unnoticed or unrecognized by many people.
Another dollar saved
The main motive behind the exploitation of countries is to save money and maximize profit, even if it means compromising the lives of millions of people.
The rape goes on
The exploitation of countries and the destruction of the environment and people's lives is a never-ending process and it's still continuing.
Superpowers
The countries that hold immense power and influence on the global stage due to their advanced military, economic, and technological capabilities.
Starving nation
Many poor countries are facing the crisis of finding adequate food supplies to feed their people, while the richer countries are wasting a lot of food every day.
Corporate business
The industries and corporations that control a large portion of the world's trade and economy, often sacrificing ethics, fairness, and public health in pursuit of profit.
Annihilation
The process of total destruction or wiping out of something, whether it's the environment, culture, or human lives. It's often the result of greed, power, and indifference.
Contributed by Lila L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.