Virus
The Wine The Women and The Bomb Lyrics

We are the virus
We, human beings, are the ones responsible for spreading diseases and contaminating the world

The human virus
This refers to humans as a species which causes damage to the world and ourselves

The code is inside us
The virus or disease is already within us, we don't need to look far to find it

Cough cough cough cough ha ha
This line mimics a cough which is a symptom of various illnesses, however it ends with laughter, suggesting a lack of concern or indifference about being sick and spreading the illness to others

Paranoia flutters like a moth moth
Paranoia spreads just as easily as a moth flutters from one place to the other, indicating how panic and paranoia about disease can quickly spread too

Don't come don't come near me
When people fear getting sick, they may become isolated and avoid human contact to prevent getting infected

Were not sick
People may show no symptoms of a disease but still be a carrier or contagion for it

We are the disease
Human beings are the root of many problems and challenges we face such as disease and suffering

We love ourselves
This line suggests that people may value themselves and their progress over the well-being of the world and others

Safe from this earthly hell
The world is often considered a place where people face suffering and challenges, and some people may seek refuge in their own self-interest and safe spaces

We dump our trash in the river where we wash our hands
This line highlights the way humans can hurt the environment and spread disease unknowingly in the process

The cures inside us!
This line implies that humans possess the knowledge and resources to cure most diseases, but do not use them as efficiently as they could

I can't breath
This refers to the sensation of breathlessness, which is not only a symptom of COVID-19 but is also a metaphor for feeling stuck, suffocated, or limited in general

This fucking world has become diseased
This implies that the world itself is the problem, and we need to work towards making it a healthier, happier place for everyone

Starving people, police brutality
This line covers two heavy topics; hunger and oppression. It suggests that people are dying unjustly while others use their privilege and power to live excessively

Wake up!
This line is an exclamation, urging people to become more aware of the challenges faced by the world and to take action to address them

Break this curse
This line is a call to action, urging people to do something about the challenges faced by the world

It's in our hands
This line suggests that we have the power to change the world if we put our minds and resources to it

Take back our lives
This line implies that people have lost control over their lives due to various factors, but they can take action to regain that control

We're swimming in quicksand
This line suggests that people feel stuck or trapped with nowhere to go or grow, and their efforts are not leading them anywhere

Stay connected
This suggests that people can work together in order to achieve something greater

Disregard old ways
This implies that people may need to adopt new and innovative ways to address the challenges faced by the world

This world will be ours some day!
This line suggests that people will eventually have the world under control and a better future will be waiting for us

The bomb of god
This line suggests that their message and call to action is powerful enough to ignite action towards a better future, similar to the impact and destruction of a bomb

Inside us
The virus or disease is within us not just biologically but also in our lifestyles, attitudes, and behaviors