Superheist is an Australian nu metal band, formed in 1993 in Melbourne by g… Read Full Bio ↴Superheist is an Australian nu metal band, formed in 1993 in Melbourne by guitarist DW Norton. An early line-up featuring Norton, Rod McLeod (vocals), Anthony Donath (bass) and Sean Pentecost (drums) started out playing grindcore along similar lines to Napalm Death but by 1996 Superheist was established as one of Australia's first successful nu-metal bands.

The band's two full length albums, The Prize Recruit (2001) and Identical Remote Controlled Reactions (2002) charted in the Top 20 on the Australian Albums Charts. Five of the band's single releases also made the Top 40. Seemingly at the top of their game, the band disappeared from view for six months at the end of 2003 before announcing a split early 2004, with Norton forming a new band called Walk the Earth.

In late 2005, Norton announced via a forum on the band's official website that he was working on new Superheist material with bass player Drew Dedman and drummer Matt Skitz.

Deliverance
Superheist Lyrics

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Open your eyes to realize that there's a broken mind for mankind
Hypocracy for the masses a cultured virus distracts
Can you walk the demon walk can you talk that silent talk
Respect don't expect its time evolution of the mind

Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit
Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit
Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit

Hey! yeah you're the prize

Well are you ready to break every rule that they make
Don't try to pacify me
Hey! well are you ready to break every rule that they make
Don't try to pacify me

Turn up loud turn up proud to gather around broken shrouds
For the shadows of power monopolised by the hour
Can you hear the party ranks doing their party pranks
cos now it's time Evolution of the mind

Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit
Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit
Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit
Hey! yeah you're the prize

Well are you ready to break every rule that they make
Don't try to pacify me
Hey! well are you ready to break every rule that they make
Don't try to pacify me
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Well are you ready to break every rule that they make
Don't try to pacify me
Hey! well are you ready to break every rule that they make
Don't try to pacify me

Well I miss the sun and I miss the sky cos its all been taken from our eyes
And I feel its alright now
Well I miss the sun and I miss the sky cos its all been taken from our eyes
And I feel its alright now
Well I miss the sun and I miss the sky cos its all been taken from our eyes
And I feel its alright now

Well I miss the sun and I miss the sky cos its all been taken from our eyes
And I feel its alright now.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Superheist's "Deliverance" speak to themes of societal hypocrisy, mental illness, and rebellion against authority. The opening lines encourage the listener to recognize the brokenness of the world around them and the virus of cultural distraction that pervades society. The chorus, with the repeated line "Hey! Yeah, you're the prize recruit," can be interpreted as either a sarcastic indictment of conformity or a call to recognize one's own power to resist.

The verse that begins "Well, are you ready to break every rule that they make" is a rallying cry for rebellion against authority, signaling a refusal to be pacified or controlled by those in power. The second half of the song's lyrics touch on feelings of longing for a lost sense of freedom and connection to the natural world--"I miss the sun and I miss the sky cos it's all been taken from our eyes"--and end on a note of acceptance and hope: "And I feel it's alright now."

Overall, "Deliverance" is an anthem for those who feel trapped by the strictures of society and for those who struggle with mental illness. It encourages listeners to recognize their own agency and to fight against the forces that seek to control them.

Line by Line Meaning

Open your eyes to realize that there's a broken mind for mankind
Become aware of the fact that humanity as a whole is mentally broken.

Hypocracy for the masses a cultured virus distracts
The masses are caught up in a hypocritical culture that is distracting them and acting like a virus.

Can you walk the demon walk can you talk that silent talk
Are you able to embody and communicate the ideals and beliefs of the 'demon' without being too vocal about it?

Respect don't expect its time evolution of the mind
It's time to evolve your thinking by learning to give respect without expecting anything in return.

Hey! yeah you're the prize recruit
Yes, you're the chosen one.

Well are you ready to break every rule that they make Don't try to pacify me Hey! well are you ready to break every rule that they make Don't try to pacify me
Are you ready to challenge authority and not fall for comforting lies?

Turn up loud turn up proud to gather around broken shrouds For the shadows of power monopolised by the hour
Gather together to loudly and proudly challenge the authority that monopolizes power even in times of crisis.

Can you hear the party ranks doing their party pranks Cos now it's time Evolution of the mind
The ruling party is busy keeping its followers amused with small party tricks while the rest of the world is evolving their thinking.

Well I miss the sun and I miss the sky cos its all been taken from our eyes And I feel its alright now
I regret that we're no longer able to experience the fullness of nature but, despite that, I feel okay.

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