The Truth
Speckmann Project Lyrics
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They're all the same
Plastic faces
Plastic faces
Society's to blame
Open your eyes
Clear your fuckin' mind
Deep in your mind
Replicas of today's world
Comercially programmed
Plastic faces
Plastic faces
Society's to blame
Posing bodies
Unclear minds
Posing bodies
Society's crimes
The lyrics to Speckmann Project’s song “The Truth” seem to be a direct commentary on the superficiality of society. The repeated phrase “Mannequin, Mannequin / They’re all the same / Plastic faces / Plastic faces / Society’s to blame” suggests that people are conforming to societal standards of beauty and behavior, resulting in a lack of individuality. The singer urges the listener to “Open your eyes / Clear your fuckin’ mind / Remove that disguise / Deep in your mind,” presumably to see past the surface-level appearances of others and strive for authenticity.
The next two stanzas continue this theme of programmed behavior and superficiality, with the repetition of “Plastic faces / Society’s to blame.” The use of the word “replicas” suggests that people are not truly being themselves, but rather copying what they see around them. The final two lines, “Posing bodies / Society’s crimes” add a sense of condemnation to the critique – not only are people superficial, but by conforming to societal norms, they are complicit in something negative.
Overall, “The Truth” seems to be a call for listeners to think critically about their own behavior and the ways in which they are influenced by society. It is a warning against blindly conforming to societal standards without questioning whether they align with one’s personal values and desires.
Line by Line Meaning
Mannequin, Mannequin
Referring to people who mindlessly follow societal norms and trends without any originality or individuality
They're all the same
Highlighting the lack of diversity and uniqueness in society due to conformity
Plastic faces
Masks people wear to fit in and hide their true selves from others
Plastic faces
Reinforcing the idea of how common it is for people to present fake personas rather than being true to themselves
Society's to blame
Blaming societal pressure and norms for pushing individuals to abandon their unique traits and conform to typical patterns
Open your eyes
Encouraging people to recognize and accept reality as it is instead of conforming to society's expectations
Clear your fuckin' mind
Advising people to eliminate their biases and prejudices that are often present due to society's influence
Remove that disguise
Challenging people to drop their artificial facade and be true to their authentic self
Deep in your mind
The importance of uncovering and acknowledging one's true self beyond superficial layers
Replicas of today's world
Expressing the lack of originality and creativity in modern society which leads to merely copying pre-existing conditions
Comercially programmed
Referring to how businesses use advertisements to influence people's opinions and actions to fit into their sales tactics
Posing bodies
Suggesting that people often act according to society's expectations without truly understanding the reasons or consequences
Unclear minds
Reinforcing the idea that people often act without understanding their actions or motivations, and reflect yet another societal issue
Posing bodies
Re-emphasizing the idea that individuals imitate each other, following trends blindly without personal opinions or voices
Society's crimes
Shaming society for the consequences of their pressures on people to abandon their individuality and follow the common route
Contributed by Samantha D. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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* Band : SPECKMANN
* Album : "Project"
* Copyright : 1991 Nuclear Blast Records
* Genre : Heavy Thrash
* Origin : USA (Chicago, IL)
* Years Active : 1990-1992,,, 2021- Now (they are now resurrected from long dead by the Speckmann Project)
* Producers : Scott Burns & Paul Speckmann
* Recording, Engineering & Mixing : Scott Burns
* Assistant Mixing : Paul Speckmann
* Executive Producer : Markus Staiger
* Cover Photography : Jim Daly
* Photography : Chris Anda
* Recorded & Mixed at Morrisound Recordings Studios, Tampa, FL, USA
* SPECKMANN are :
1. Paul Speckmann (Voxils & Bass)
2. Jim Martinelli (Guitars)
3. Aaron Nickeas (Drums)
Matze Mischinger
Oh man… i loved - and still love- this iconic album!
Reminds me of Rumble Militia‘s great albums 👍
Metal never dies!!! Mosh on metalheads! 🤘🤘🤘
vesuvia corpseflower
My favorite Paul Speckmann album!! I love the Master, Abomination, and DeathStrike material also but this album just leaves me decapitated!! Got to see Master twice since 2015 (had Paul sign my Deathstrike cd!!).
Al O'Veira
Paul is a very gracious dude. I saw Master once on the Vindictive Miscreant tour and they killed it--despite all kinds of technical difficulties. I hope he tours the states again soon.
vesuvia corpseflower
@Al O'Veira Same...I'll go see them destroy again.
Андрей Майоров
Очень хороший, даже отличный проект !!!
Muzenga Rocker
Álbum muito foda! Saudações do Brasil!!!
Daxton Elliot
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