Whatever It Takes
Toxic Narcotic Lyrics


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Fill them with lies, thill them with hate,
Fill them with envy, whatever it takes
Keep them fighting, spreading your lies
You won't be happy till everyone dies

Now its time to get things straight
All these religions are perverted by hate
Leaders preaching murder in their gods name
Manipulating lies for their own gain

But my religion is hate itself
Hate for your greed and hate of your wealth
Hate for your system that keeps us in chains
Hate for your doctrine that i think is insane

Bow down to receive your fate
If you worship an image we make
Brought down, now you're a slave
'Cause its the decision you've made

Bow down to a ruthless crusade
Brought down by the leader irate




Held down, now you're a slave
Even right here in the home of the brave

Overall Meaning

Toxic Narcotic's song "Whatever It Takes" is a commentary on the ways in which people in power manipulate and control others to achieve their own interests. The verses are a direct critique of religious and political leaders who use fear and hatred to motivate their followers, often resulting in violence and destruction. The lyrics call attention to the dangers of blindly following these figures and their destructive ideologies.


The chorus ("Fill them with lies, thrill them with hate, Fill them with envy, whatever it takes, Keep them fighting, spreading your lies, You won't be happy till everyone dies") highlights the insidious ways in which these leaders maintain their power: by pitting people against each other and creating an atmosphere of mistrust and animosity. The singer acknowledges their own hatred, but points out that it is rooted in a desire for justice and equality, rather than a lust for personal gain.


The song encourages listeners to think critically about the ideologies they're being sold and resist the urge to blindly follow those in power. It highlights the importance of questioning authority and standing up against injustice, even when it seems like the odds are stacked against you.


Line by Line Meaning

Fill them with lies, thill them with hate,
Do whatever it takes to deceive and manipulate people into becoming hateful and angry.


Fill them with envy, whatever it takes
Make people jealous and envious of material possessions and other privileges to create rifts and disunity among them.


Keep them fighting, spreading your lies
Encourage people to fight amongst themselves while spreading lies about each other, providing more opportunities for manipulation.


You won't be happy till everyone dies
The ultimate goal is to create so much anger and hatred that it results in destruction and death for everyone.


Now its time to get things straight
It's time to face the harsh reality of how religions are twisted and perverted by leaders for their personal gain.


All these religions are perverted by hate
Leaders twist religion as a tool to promote hate and violence to further their personal agenda.


Leaders preaching murder in their gods name
Leaders advocating violence towards others in the name of religion, exploiting people's deep faith and beliefs.


Manipulating lies for their own gain
Leaders fabricate falsehoods and spread lies to gain more power and control over people.


But my religion is hate itself
The singer thinks that hating greed, wealth, the system, and the doctrine that the current leaders promote is their religion.


Hate for your greed and hate of your wealth
The singer condemns men's greediness and the love of wealth which has fostered deep inequalities in society.


Hate for your system that keeps us in chains
The singer hates the system of governance that perpetuates oppression and doesn't allow people to live freely.


Hate for your doctrine that i think is insane
The singer feels that the ideas and beliefs that the leaders promote are totally insane and unacceptable.


Bow down to receive your fate
Submitting yourself to the image, the leaders, or the doctrine will only bring about doom and destruction.


If you worship an image we make
Blindly following the leaders and their ideologies is similar to worshipping the idols and all images that they have created.


Brought down, now you're a slave
Once you're caught in the trap of the leaders, you become their slave, and they can control everything you do.


'Cause its the decision you've made
It's you who made the decision to follow them blindly and fall into this trap.


Bow down to a ruthless crusade
The singer suggests that falling prey to the leaders who are bent on violence and destruction is like an invitation to a crusade.


Brought down by the leader irate
The leaders are aggressive and irate, and falling into their trap will surely lead to one's downfall.


Held down, now you're a slave
Once you're under their control, they will use their power and authority to hold you down, making you their slave.


Even right here in the home of the brave
The United States of America, once seen as a free and democratic place, is also now riddled with oppression, manipulation, and slavery.




Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: ALISTAIR GORDON, IAN WILSON, PAUL YOUNG

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