Predator and Prayer
The Agonist Lyrics
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We hear you, we don't care
We hear you, we don't care
You sit and soak in your beliefs
You cling to ice and think
You'll float away to your demise
And won't regret a thing
Allow me to shatter your fantasy
Your childhood dream
I'll crush your reality
The gabled roofs make it easy
I know you aren't kidding
I can't help but find it fitting
We're the ones who hear your prayers
We won't answer, we don't care
So, let your demons in
This is where your life begins
I'm selfish and responsible. I want the credit and I'll take the blame.
Earth created man, man created God - I'm not passive enough to allow some invention to take it all.
I'm part of a macrocosm
That is the living Earth
And like a body or cell
It is my will to keep the Earth in health
We're the ones who hear your prayers
We won't answer, we don't care
So, let your demons in
This is how your life begins
How are you so gullible?
So easily swayed?
I just want to shake you
Break through your daze
Our brains aren't sophisticated enough to understand the complexity and wonder of Nature.
God is a man-made invention to allocate power and responsibility to a tactile body.
We're the ones who hear your prayers
We won't answer, we don't care
So, let your demons in
This is when your life begins
Believers prefer to be right than correct
In an environment for change, turn left
Sight through mind is imagination
Hallucination mimics perception
Bridge the chasm between blindness and sight
The machinery of the brain generates the theater of the Mind
We hear you, we don't care
We hear you, we just don't care
The lyrics of The Agonist's song Predator and Prayer seem to address the idea of religion and faith in a society that seems to lack empathy or interest for the beliefs of others. The repetition of the phrase "We hear you, we don't care" reinforces the idea that the singer is acknowledging the existence of a belief system but is indifferent to it. The dismissive tone continues as the lyrics delve further into the subject of faith, with lines such as "your childhood dream" and "man created God" suggesting that the beliefs of the faithful are nothing more than fantasies or figments of their imagination.
The lyrics also reference the idea of responsibility, with the line "I'm selfish and responsible" indicating a sense of autonomy and individuality. This seems to be in opposition to the idea of religion, which often involves submitting oneself to a higher power. Instead, the singer rejects the notion of an external force controlling their destiny and opt for taking control of their own life.
Overall, the song seems to be challenging the status quo and rejecting the idea of religious conformity. Through its lyrics, it promotes the idea of taking responsibility for one's actions and encourages individuals to think independently and question the systems in place.
Line by Line Meaning
We hear you, we don't care
Our indifference to your beliefs and prayers is absolute and unwavering
You sit and soak in your beliefs
You are so devoted to your beliefs that you remain oblivious to everything else
You cling to ice and think
You hold onto fragile and unsustainable beliefs with unwarranted confidence
You'll float away to your demise
Your misguided beliefs will lead you to your downfall
And won't regret a thing
You are so committed to your beliefs that you won't feel guilty even if they are proven wrong
Allow me to shatter your fantasy
Let me dispel your illusion and reveal the truth
Your childhood dream
The naive and unrealistic notions you were taught as a child
I'll crush your reality
I will destroy the false reality you've constructed in your mind
The gabled roofs make it easy
The deceptive facade of religion and spirituality makes it easy to exploit your beliefs
I know you aren't kidding
I understand the seriousness and gravity of the situation
I can't help but find it fitting
I can't help but think it's appropriate and deserving
We're the ones who hear your prayers
We are aware of your beliefs and prayers
We won't answer, we don't care
We won't acknowledge or respond to your prayers as we are indifferent to them
So, let your demons in
Allow your inner demons to surface and confront them
This is where your life begins
The confrontation with your inner demons is the beginning of spiritual growth and enlightenment
I'm selfish and responsible. I want the credit and I'll take the blame.
I take full responsibility for my actions and seek recognition for my achievements
Earth created man, man created God - I'm not passive enough to allow some invention to take it all.
I reject the notion of a deity as a mechanism to explain creation or as a source of power and moral guidance
I'm part of a macrocosm
I am connected to the vast and complex system that is the Earth and nature
That is the living Earth
I recognize the dynamic and organic nature of the Earth
And like a body or cell
The Earth is like a living organism made up of smaller parts
It is my will to keep the Earth in health
I take responsibility for preserving the natural balance and well-being of the Earth
How are you so gullible?
How are you so easily fooled and misled?
So easily swayed?
So easily influenced by misleading information or propaganda?
I just want to shake you
I want to wake you up from your delusions and assumptions
Break through your daze
Help you snap out of your trance-like state and see things clearly
Believers prefer to be right than correct
People who hold onto beliefs often prioritize maintaining their belief rather than seeking objective truth
In an environment for change, turn left
When faced with new evidence or changing circumstances, be open to new ideas and perspectives
Sight through mind is imagination
Perception and interpretation of reality are influenced by our preconceptions and beliefs
Hallucination mimics perception
Sometimes, our imagination can distort our perception of reality and lead to false beliefs
Bridge the chasm between blindness and sight
Seek to bridge the gap between ignorance and knowledge, and between falsity and truth
The machinery of the brain generates the theater of the Mind
The brain creates the illusion of a subjective reality, but it can be trained to seek objective truth
We hear you, we just don't care
We are aware of your beliefs and prayers, but we are still indifferent to them
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