Antioxidant
Soilent Green Lyrics


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At the point of impact, check your pulse
Around this time all hell will be breaking loose
Pry these praying fingers from god's unfaithful stance
Done all that you could but you still might have a chance
Promises swarmed with lies of respect
Blackness consumes this heart
Exhausted from the voice in your head
But they're wrong again
Swift evolution by extension of this judgement
Given the strength to exceed
Never crawl on hands and knees
Even though we risked our lives
Never surrender to blood filled eyes
Feeling unstable
This growth of rage
Forced out of hiding
How long can you last?
In a few minutes, all will be done
Another war sealed another battle won
Wait till we get out
Wait till they blow this place to kingdom come
Sensation of conforming
Abort this exploited taste
Removed from all reality
Burnt into a collective memory
Thief of time
Never get the days back
This could be your last
Speak your truth
Head them off at the pass
A trick that makes the front page
Resume these threats
Inherit these losses
This voice of hatred
Broken wrists of treason
Be precise in dealing out the wrong cards
Friends and family
Tears from the token elegy
Persistence in abrasive reaction
For a total numbing effect for emotion
Slip into this notion of desensitized meaning




You're a scorned kid that needs special attention
Universal studies of a group behavior has played a role in creating this madness.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Soilent Green's song "Antioxidant" speak to feelings of disillusionment, anger and frustration. The opening verse, "At the point of impact, check your pulse, Around this time all hell will be breaking loose," suggest a feeling of impending doom and desperation as the song progresses to touch on themes of deception, betrayal, and violence. The line "Pry these praying fingers from god's unfaithful stance, Done all that you could but you still might have a chance" suggests a sense of recklessness and a willingness to take desperate measures when all else fails.


The lyrics continue to explore the themes of anger and resistance in the face of oppression, with lines like "Even though we risked our lives, Never surrender to blood-filled eyes." It's a call to remain strong and defiant in the face of danger, even when the odds seem insurmountable. The song also touches on the idea of societal conditioning and the numbing effects of violence, with lines like "This voice of hatred, Broken wrists of treason, Be precise in dealing out the wrong cards, Friends and family, Tears from the token elegy."


Overall, "Antioxidant" is a song that speaks to the darker side of the human experience - the sense of hopelessness, the anger and frustration that come with feeling betrayed or oppressed. Yet, despite the bleakness of the lyrics, there is also a sense of defiance and an urge to fight against these negative forces, to hang on to hope and to persevere.


Line by Line Meaning

At the point of impact, check your pulse
When something hits you hard in life, take a moment to evaluate how you are handling it before responding.


Around this time all hell will be breaking loose
During difficult times, everything seems to be falling apart and chaos is all around us.


Pry these praying fingers from god's unfaithful stance
Don't rely on faith alone to solve problems, take action and make things happen for yourself.


Done all that you could but you still might have a chance
Even if you have already done everything in your power, there may still be hope for a positive outcome.


Promises swarmed with lies of respect
People often make promises they don't intend to keep, especially when it comes to showing respect.


Blackness consumes this heart
The darkness of sadness and heartbreak can be overwhelming and consuming.


Exhausted from the voice in your head
Mental exhaustion can come from constantly overthinking and second-guessing yourself.


But they're wrong again
People's expectations and assumptions about you often turn out to be incorrect.


Swift evolution by extension of this judgement
We can grow and evolve quickly by making wise decisions and showing good judgement.


Given the strength to exceed
We are often given the strength to overcome challenging situations and exceed our own expectations.


Never crawl on hands and knees
Don't let anyone make you feel like you are beneath them, and don't be afraid to stand up for yourself.


Even though we risked our lives
Sometimes we have to take great risks in life in order to achieve our goals and make progress.


Never surrender to blood filled eyes
Don't give in to anger or violence, even when someone is being aggressive or confrontational.


Feeling unstable
Feeling uncertain or emotionally unbalanced can make it difficult to make good decisions or take action.


This growth of rage
Anger can grow and become more intense if it is not acknowledged and addressed properly.


Forced out of hiding
Sometimes we are pushed out of our comfort zone and forced to face our fears and challenges.


How long can you last?
In difficult times, it's important to persevere and keep going, even when it feels like things will never improve.


In a few minutes, all will be done
Life can be unpredictable and can change in an instant, so it's important to make the most of every moment.


Another war sealed another battle won
Sometimes we have to fight hard and persevere in order to emerge victorious in life's battles and challenges.


Wait till we get out
Sometimes we have to wait for the right moment to take action and make our move.


Wait till they blow this place to kingdom come
Sometimes, things have to get so bad before we can take action to fix them.


Sensation of conforming
The pressure to conform to societal norms or expectations can be overwhelming and stifling.


Abort this exploited taste
It's important to reject things that are harmful or exploitative, even if they seem tempting or pleasurable in the moment.


Removed from all reality
Feeling disconnected from reality or out of touch with the world around us can be disorienting and unsettling.


Burnt into a collective memory
Some experiences or events are so significant that they become etched into the collective memory of society or culture.


Thief of time
Procrastination and wasting time can rob us of opportunities and experiences that we can never get back.


Never get the days back
Time is a precious resource that can never be recovered once it's gone.


This could be your last
Life is short and unpredictable, so it's important to make the most of every moment and opportunity.


Speak your truth
It's important to express your thoughts and feelings honestly and openly, even if it's uncomfortable or unpopular.


Head them off at the pass
It's often better to address and resolve problems or conflicts early, before they escalate and become more difficult to handle.


A trick that makes the front page
Some people or organizations rely on tricks or gimmicks to gain attention or media coverage, rather than earning attention through merit or hard work.


Resume these threats
Sometimes, it's necessary to resume or continue threatening someone or something in order to achieve a desired outcome.


Inherit these losses
Sometimes, we have to bear the burden of losses or negative consequences that were not our fault and that we did not cause.


This voice of hatred
Hateful speech or attitudes can be poisonous and destructive to individuals and society as a whole.


Broken wrists of treason
Betrayal or disloyalty can be painful and can feel like a physical injury or wound.


Be precise in dealing out the wrong cards
When working with people or situations that are difficult or frustrating, it's important to be strategic and precise in how you respond or take action.


Friends and family
Our closest relationships and connections in life are some of the most important and meaningful.


Tears from the token elegy
Sometimes, we feel sadness or grief even when it's not directly related to us or our own experiences.


Persistence in abrasive reaction
Being persistently aggressive or abrasive in response to a problem or challenge is not always the most effective or helpful approach.


For a total numbing effect for emotion
Sometimes people or situations can make us feel numb or disconnected from our emotions or feelings.


Slip into this notion of desensitized meaning
Frequent exposure to difficult or traumatic situations can make us feel desensitized or numb to the gravity of what is happening around us.


You're a scorned kid that needs special attention
Some people feel neglected or overlooked by society, and may act out or seek attention as a result.


Universal studies of a group behavior has played a role in creating this madness.
Research into human behavior and psychology has had a major impact on how we understand and cope with the challenges and problems of our world.




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Wes Mantooth

This band is so criminally underrated.

Little Lentz

Facts

Jonathan Williams

For real. Soilent Green kinda got overlooked because of Goatwhore but damn good band. Ben is one of my favorite vocalists.

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Chaz Lazer Falcon

Jazz enthusiast: You just don't understand the complexities of finer music.

Soilent Green: Hold my cup of blood...

Black Toof

this aint nothing complex compared to jazz lmao. Tell me you dont know jazz without telling me. this is simple riffs with tempo changes.

vgFalcone

i'm a NOLA native, i've seen EHG, soilent and goatwhore. they're all different beasts. ben belts it out more in soilent.

Heathen Priest

Ben is vocally superior in soilent green. Yes.

K _dawg

Ben Falgoust's voice is just so great

Jonathan Williams

🤘💀🤘

Daniel Hawkins

1:50 one of the best riffs I've ever heard

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