Fruitcake and Cider
Thought Industry Lyrics

Ye beware thy animals
People should be cautious of their pets or animals around them, as they might be more than what they seem.

Thou art foul machines
The animals are viewed as sinister machines, rather than beings with actual feelings.

King Kong Bible
The subject of the Bible and the story of King Kong is used to make a comparison to the current situation.

(Toilet reader)
The line appears to be a parenthetical note about where the artist might have read this information about animals and their true nature.

Some people say there's something
The artist is aware that some people are skeptical of their beliefs about animals, but remains steadfast.

Wrong with me and the animal kingdom
People find it strange that the singer has such strong opinions and a conspiratorial outlook when it comes to the animal kingdom.

I tell them because they don't know
The singer is trying to educate people about the true nature of animals, who are always watching and waiting.

We're being observed
The artist believes that animals are actually spying on humans and are not simply harmless creatures.

When you're at my apartment, don't pet them
The artist advises against petting the animals, as it might be seen as a sign of cooperation or weakness.

Don't let them know we're on to them
The artist is trying to keep their suspicions about the animals hidden from the animals themselves, as they might retaliate.

And I tell my wife, "Madalin, don't let them in"
The singer is especially paranoid and doesn't even want the animals in their home.

It's not easy trying to convince
The artist acknowledges that it's difficult to get people to believe their theories about the animal kingdom.

People of the conspiracy
The singer sees themselves as part of a larger conspiracy to protect humans from animal spies.

At least the NRA believes me
The singer takes solace in the fact that at least one group (the NRA) understands their struggle.

I say there's still a chance to pile them up
The singer believes that there is still hope for humans to win the war against the animal spies.

A building sized mound of burning fur
The artist envisions a violent and gruesome end for the animals, which may hint at the artist's own mental state.

I decided to make a trip
The artist decides to take matters into their own hands and confront the animals head-on.

To Binder Park Zoo yesterday
The singer goes to visit the zoo, either to gather evidence or confront the animals directly.

I threw letters into the cages saying
The singer tries to communicate with the animals using handwritten messages.

"I know who you are
The note implies that the artist has some sort of knowledge about the true nature of the animals.

Tell God to please leave me alone"
The artist threatens the animals by invoking a higher power to stop their actions against him.

I can't watch, I can't think, what's going wrong?
The artist becomes overwhelmed by paranoia and fear, and can't understand why they are being targeted.

The cockroaches in my cupboard
The singer's paranoia extends to all creatures, even small ones like cockroaches.

Are always smiling at me
The artist feels like even insects are part of the larger conspiracy.

When I reach for the corned beef
Even mundane activities like eating become stressful for the singer because of the threat of the animal spies.

I can't read, I can't sleep
The singer is so consumed by paranoia that it affects their daily life, including their ability to read and sleep.

What's going wrong? Even with my pets
The singer can't even trust their own pets, which are supposed to provide emotional support.

Dogs and cats among them
The artist lists common pets as examples of animals that might be spying on humans.

'Cause everybody knows pets
The artist believes that the general public is aware of the true nature of pets and that they are simply acting as spies for a higher power.

Are just camcorders for God, staying close
The singer believes that pets are equipped with cameras to capture human behavior for an unknown entity.

Watching and filming my actions
The singer believes that their every action is being recorded and analyzed by the animals.

Drunk in the bathroom
The artist's state of mind is deteriorating, and they turn to alcohol as a coping mechanism.

Smiling in my car
The artist sees everything around them as hostile, even inanimate objects like cars.

On the sidewalk asking for a cigarette
The artist sees strangers as potential threats, even if they are simply asking for a cigarette.

Or even when I'm good
The singer has become so consumed by paranoia that even when they are behaving normally, they are still suspicious of their surroundings.

Betrayed by my cat, I swear,
The artist is so paranoid that they believe even their own cat is complicit in the conspiracy against them.

It's always my cat, always my cat
The singer has fixated on their cat as the primary source of their problems, even though it is likely just a symptom of their mental state.