The Last Dictator
Spacehog Lyrics


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I can't take the truth
From all the lies we've laid
I never caught that perfect light
Or saw those sunset rays
So burn the new age magazines
You preachers and the past
You widowed wives of instigators
I want to be the last

[Chorus]
I am the last dictator
You saw the sun today
I am the last dictator
You wanted me this way

I can't take the truth
And all those other games
Like Caesar and hid Christians
The lions never waned
A clever turn of phrase
Like 'Belsen was a gas'
I want to see my future first
I want be the last





[Chorus]

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Spacehog's song "The Last Dictator" speak of a person who is tired of the lies and deception that surround them. They express a desire to see things clearly and not be swayed by the propaganda of the past or present, specifically addressing the new age and religious preachers who have influenced them. The singer is unwilling to accept the truths that have been laid before them, as they have not been able to perceive the beauty of the world around them. They feel a need to escape the cycle of violence and manipulation that has plagued society throughout history, comparing it to the brutality of ancient Rome's games where Christians were fed to lions.


The chorus of the song, "I am the last dictator / You saw the sun today / I am the last dictator / You wanted me this way," suggests that the singer is trying to set themselves apart from the manipulators and become their own leader, the last one who will dictate their own future. They see themselves as the last of their kind, free from outside influence and able to see the world in a new way. The message of the song is one of empowerment and the pursuit of personal truth, rather than accepting what has been given to them by others.


Line by Line Meaning

I can't take the truth
The harsh reality is overwhelming and unbearable for me to accept.


From all the lies we've laid
The web of deceit that we have spun is suffocating and never-ending.


I never caught that perfect light
I have never been able to experience true happiness or fulfillment.


Or saw those sunset rays
I have missed out on the beauty and wonder of life.


So burn the new age magazines
Reject and get rid of the superficial and empty promises of modern culture.


You preachers and the past
Religious leaders and traditional beliefs are shackles to progress and freedom.


You widowed wives of instigators
Those who follow the orders of tyrants will suffer the consequences.


I want to be the last
I hope to be the final leader who brings change and liberation to society.


I am the last dictator
I am the final authority in a world that is free from oppression and tyranny.


You saw the sun today
You are experiencing a beautiful moment in time that should be cherished and appreciated.


You wanted me this way
You desired a leader like me to bring about change and revolution.


And all those other games
The power struggles and manipulations of those in positions of authority.


Like Caesar and hid Christians
The historical persecution and oppression of religious and cultural groups.


The lions never waned
Oppressive forces remain steadfast and unrelenting in their pursuit of domination and control.


A clever turn of phrase
Words used in a cunning and manipulative way to deceive or mislead.


Like 'Belsen was a gas'
The insensitive and callous use of language to downplay and justify horrific events in history.


I want to see my future first
I want to witness the positive impact of my leadership and legacy before I leave this world.




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