Behind Closed Doors
Tunnel Rats Lyrics

Behind closed doors decide the styles of next season
Secret meetings among the fashion elite determine the latest trends and styles for the upcoming season.

And why somethin' in fashion for no apparent reason
Certain fashion trends are purposely created to appeal to people's desires without any practical reason for existence.

We control your passions the right beats to mash in
The music industry intentionally produces songs with specific beats that are designed to manipulate people's emotions and desires.

From payin' dues to slang used it's all on purpose
Even the language used in music, and the hierarchy within the industry, is carefully constructed and deliberate.

Swear it 'aint just happenin' in chucks and boots
This level of control and manipulation is not limited to just the fashion and music industries, but extends to other areas of society as well.

How many mass murderers wear four thousand dollar suits
People who commit heinous acts can come from any socio-economic background, and often use their wealth and power to escape consequences.

And lean up in the coup with clean hands from dirty paper
Those who use their wealth and influence to commit crimes can maintain a facade of respectability and cleanliness.

Seems alright when the hit-men get ten to twenty-five
People can become desensitized to violence and murder when it's portrayed as a simple transaction with a monetary value attached to it.

Speak to my friends and kinsmen to will to stay alive
The artist is encouraging others to resist the corrupt powers that be and fight for their survival.

At the night's end the henchmen will feel my every rhyme
The artist's words hold power and will make an impact on those who hear them, even if they are the henchmen of those in power.

The doors can bring closure or exposure to the people
Information revealed behind closed doors can lead to either secrecy and closure, or transparency and exposure to the public.

Separate but not equal yes you could not speak to
Policies and structures can be created to maintain a facade of equality, while still upholding systemic injustices and inequality.

It ain't and accident what color kicks fit your outfit
Even the colors chosen in fashion are carefully planned and chosen to influence people's decisions and preferences.

And I'll bet you thought you was original with it
People often believe that they're making their own choices and following their individuality, when in reality they're just following the trends that have been manufactured for them.

And you fight the system but to do it means you use it
Even when resisting against oppressive systems, people can still unknowingly participate in them and further their agenda.

Like music I choose it to school kids
The artist uses music as a way to educate and inform young people about the realities of the world and how they can make a difference.

You knew this
The artist is reminding listeners that they were aware of these issues all along, and now it's time to take action.

Leaders make decisions with ambition for war
Behind closed doors, those in power make decisions for war, without concern for the lives that will be affected and lost.

Multiple men are at the mercy of he who settles the score
In war, the fate and lives of many people are dependent on the decisions of one person or a small group of individuals.

Medals and awards are received as well as applause
Those who make decisions for war are often rewarded and celebrated, despite the destruction and loss of life that resulted from their actions.

For the one who puts most men in a corpse
The person responsible for the most deaths is often seen as the most successful in war.

Behind doors - no more masks are worn
Behind closed doors, those in power no longer feel the need to hide their true intentions and agendas.

Often times the past is reborn
History has a tendency to repeat itself, and the mistakes of the past are often made again in the present day.

Many are sworn into secrecy
Those in power often require people to swear to secrecy and not reveal what happens behind closed doors.

Come on and walk with me
The singer is inviting listeners to join them in exposing the corruption and injustices that happen when decisions are made behind closed doors.

I'm unveiling the prevailing sin of centuries
The singer is revealing the sin and corruption that has existed for centuries and is now being brought to light.

It's called greed lust envy a million bucks
The underlying motivations behind the decisions made behind closed doors are often driven by greed, lust for power, and envy for those who have more wealth and influence.

Timbalands the heart of man devises wicked schemes
Even seemingly innocent things, like shoes, can be used as symbols of wealth and power and contribute to the systemic oppression of others.

Look through the peephole of the priesthood and I see demons
Even religious institutions can be corrupt and contribute to the injustices of society.

But I can't scream cause sometimes I see me
The singer recognizes that they may also be contributing to the systemic problems and have their own flaws and weaknesses.

I been the chief of all sinners y'all ain't gotta know me
The singer has been guilty of their own sins and flaws, but doesn't need validation or recognition for them.

I've been debated and hated by self righteous with no flaws
The artist has faced criticism and judgment from those who believe they are perfect and without flaws themselves.

White robes and bibles but at night they got claws
People who present themselves as righteous and moral can have dark secrets and act in corrupt ways behind closed doors.