Consume Or Be Consumed
Slaves Lyrics


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Coca-cola!

Consume or be consumed
Consume or be consumed

I've got the whole fucking scene on my dinner plate
Try and imitate, intimidate and get incinerate
And it's my job to shift and twist the fate and innovate the views in this debate
I'll make these weak guys disintegrate
Might have to go full steam on these little fakes
Making moves while these Mickey takes are doing figure eights
Invigilator, check out my target then obliterate
Lap these wise guys five times

Consume or be consumed
Consume or be consumed

Dinosaurs with tiger claws and Minotaurs in lycra shorts
That's what happens when I take the time to pause and write my thoughts
I've tried to fight the force but I can't find the right support
So I'll just do a bomb of sea salt and snort a line of chalk
Sometimes I'm online wanking over cyber porn
Other times I'm in your shower sniffing your conditioner
Might take a psycho walk up psychopath
Cut both my legs off

Consume or be consumed
Consume or be consumed

Out on a mini quest, something you've never seen before
Go on tour, chop off the dick of a Minotaur
News reports of stolen thoughts
Getting caught, day in court
Out of sorts, take no shorts
Always quick to blame and fault
Now get your shit together, brother
Caught out with your junk up

Consume or be consumed
Consume or be consumed

You will consume
You'll eat what you are fed
Breath in the dirty air people
Take a bite
Open wide




Eat it!
Take control

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to the song Consume or Be Consumed by Slaves are a commentary on the culture of consumerism that has taken over society. The repeated phrase "Consume or be consumed" is a warning that in this world, the choice is either to participate in the culture of consumption or be left behind.


The first verse talks about the competitive nature of the society in which we live. The singer feels that he must always be one step ahead of his competitors and is willing to do whatever it takes to do so. He talks about making weaker individuals disintegrate and taking his competition out of the game. He is essentially saying that in order to survive in this world, one must always be ready to take down the competition.


The second verse speaks to the absurdity of the world we live in. The singer talks about dinosaurs with tiger claws and Minotaurs in lycra shorts. These are impossible things that could never exist, but in the world of consumerism, anything is possible. He also talks about his own struggles with addiction and how he copes with the pressures of society. He mentions cyber porn and sniffing conditioner, which are not healthy ways of coping, but are indicative of how people try to escape the pressures of the world around them.


Overall, the message of the song is that in this world, people are expected to consume, consume, consume. The pressure to do so is immense and it can be easy to get caught up in it. However, the singer is urging listeners to take control and not simply go along with the crowd. It is a call to be aware of the effects of consumer culture and to resist it when possible.


Line by Line Meaning

Coca-cola!
An ambiguous phrase used as a sudden introduction to the song, possibly an indication of a fast-paced and energetic start.


Consume or be consumed
A repeated phrase that serves as the central theme of the song, emphasizing the idea that one must either actively consume or be helplessly consumed by the environment around them.


I've got the whole fucking scene on my dinner plate
Expressing a sense of authority, control, and even arrogance over one's surroundings, as though they have everything at their disposal as if it were food on a plate.


Try and imitate, intimidate and get incinerate
Referring to the actions of others who may attempt to copy or mimic, challenge or scare, or even destroy or obliterate the artist, who is determined to resist and defend themselves through strength and strategy.


And it's my job to shift and twist the fate and innovate the views in this debate
An admission of responsibility and a declaration of influence, suggesting that the artist is determined to shape and alter the course of events and to bring new perspectives and ideas to the discussion or conflict at hand.


I'll make these weak guys disintegrate
A promise to overpower, weaken, and ultimately destroy one's opponents, seemingly with little difficulty or concern.


Might have to go full steam on these little fakes
An indication that more effort and determination may be required to confront and defeat certain adversaries or obstacles, particularly those who may be deceitful or insincere.


Making moves while these Mickey takes are doing figure eights
Deriding or dismissing the actions of others as weak or ineffective, while highlighting the artist's own agility, speed, and sharp turns in comparison.


Invigilator, check out my target then obliterate
Using an esoteric term for an exam proctor, the artist portrays themselves as a vigilant observer who can quickly identify and then destroy the things or people they consider threats or adversaries.


Lap these wise guys five times
A confident assertion that the artist will easily outperform or outlast those they consider to be wise or clever, possibly referring to a physical or competitive activity.


Dinosaurs with tiger claws and Minotaurs in lycra shorts
An imaginative and absurd image that suggests the unpredictability and surreal nature of the singer's thoughts or surroundings, perhaps hinting at a state of disorientation or stress.


That's what happens when I take the time to pause and write my thoughts
Linking the creation of bizarre thoughts or images with the act of reflection, implying that the artist's mental state is affected by introspection and contemplation.


I've tried to fight the force but I can't find the right support
Conveying a sense of struggling against an unknown or powerful obstacle, and the difficulty of finding help or guidance in dealing with it.


So I'll just do a bomb of sea salt and snort a line of chalk
A reference to drug use as a way of coping or escaping, perhaps indicating desperation or self-destructive tendencies in the singer.


Sometimes I'm online wanking over cyber porn
A vulgar and confessional admission of engaging in sexual fantasies online, hinting at a compulsive or secretive behavior.


Other times I'm in your shower sniffing your conditioner
Revealing a disturbing and invasive habit of the artist, using someone else's personal products in a perverse or obsessive way.


Might take a psycho walk up psychopath
Suggesting the artist's willingness to embrace or embody pathological or violent behavior, perhaps as a form of intimidation or self-expression.


Cut both my legs off
An extreme and self-destructive declaration, perhaps reflecting the singer's deep frustration or pain, or a desire to escape or disable oneself.


Out on a mini quest, something you've never seen before
Describing a new or unique endeavor or goal, implying a sense of adventure or exploration.


Go on tour, chop off the dick of a Minotaur
A graphic and violent metaphor for overcoming a significant challenge or rival, while also referencing mythological creatures and the touring lifestyle of musicians.


News reports of stolen thoughts
Suggesting a sense of personal violation or infringement, perhaps related to the artist's creative work, and raising questions of ownership and originality.


Getting caught, day in court
Acknowledging the possibility of facing consequences or legal action for one's actions, and the stress and consequences that may follow.


Out of sorts, take no shorts
Describing a state of disorder or confusion, yet maintaining a sense of resilience and determination to persevere and not yield to challenges or setbacks.


Always quick to blame and fault
Acknowledging one's tendency to look for scapegoats or to find fault in others, perhaps indicating an unwillingness to take personal responsibility or accept criticism.


Now get your shit together, brother
An abrupt and forceful command to focus or improve oneself, possibly motivated by frustration or impatience with others.


Caught out with your junk up
An expression of shame or embarrassment at being exposed or caught doing something inappropriate or indecent.


You will consume
A direct and ominous statement that asserts the inevitability of being part of a consumption-driven system or society.


You'll eat what you are fed
A dismissal of free will or autonomy, implying that individuals have little choice but to accept and conform to the expectations and norms of their environment.


Breath in the dirty air people
A sarcastic and cynical remark that suggests the harsh realities of modern life are unavoidable, and even something to be appreciated or endured.


Take a bite
Encouraging taking action or seizing an opportunity, even if it involves risk or sacrifice.


Open wide
A forceful and even violent command to receive something, suggesting a lack of choice or negotiation.


Eat it!
An exclamation reinforcing the message of consuming without question or hesitation, as though any other path would be futile or foolish.


Take control
A potentially empowering final phrase that suggests one can exert influence or power over their surroundings or situation, though its sincerity and effectiveness may be questioned given the rest of the song's themes.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: LAWRENCE VINCENT, ISAAC HOLMAN, MICHAEL DIAMOND

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Natalia

ES LA PRIMERA VEZ QUE LA ESCUCHO Y NO PUEDO CONTENER TODO EL FLOW DE ESTA CANCIÓN, OMGG ES INCREÍBLE

Great Video Guide...

Can really hear the Beastie Boys influence here... So cool Mike D is producing the new album!

dig070799

I swear just the singles from this album have topped their first album and the first album was perfect... So excited for 30th of September.. Gutted I missed the signed vinyls 😩 but will definitely be pre-ordering which will be probably the best album of 2016

Felix

So hyped for mine i got mine signed

Berus7777

so... you lot are fans, I take it.

dobriyvecher

18 seconds from Mike D.... shit! 18 SECONDS, are you kidding, Mike? We need more!

loopy4laughs

This is absolutely great. Just heard it for the first time on Radio X

Anna K

Love this track, you are genuine and real. Slaves forever !

Eugene Fedoseyev

"I got a whole fucking scene on my dinner plate"
Hell yeah Isaac, with these two insane verses you just ate the whole fucking contemporary rap scene

83thechaz

Indeed. Clever turn of phrase I love it!!

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