and new album Poems for the Black hole https://www.last.fm/music/User/Poems+from+The+Black+Hole
User was a band from Örebro, Sweden creating primarily rock music. The band went on a hiatus in 2007 due to problems from their label and the fact they were not able to release music due to trademark infringement, they changed their name to User of a Common Name.
Foodchained
User Lyrics
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Freeze-dried in the moonshine
Neptune prepares to fly
Wrapped up in the food-chained
Absorbed into her beams of light
Unchained you're the victims tool
Neptune slipped off his turtle last night
And waking up is the hardest jewel
U can swallow with pride
Saturn has chosen
For the season
You're the victim's tool
Wrapped in the food-chained
Oh well this is life
You gambled a way out
Now move to the back of the line
You now the stories go
It turns black into white
Rolled up in the food-chained
Please give me a sign
Oh the count down
For the change….
This could happen to you
just don't eat my advice
Freeze-dried now you are empty
Wrapped up in the food-chain
Prepare for the journey.
The lyrics of "Foodchained" are quite layered and require some interpretation. The song begins with a series of seemingly disconnected images: "Where do I go?/ Freeze-dried in the moonshine/ Neptune prepares to fly." These images create a sense of disorientation and confusion, which is further compounded by the phrase "wrapped up in the food-chained." It's as if the singer is trapped in a cycle they cannot escape.
The line "Unchained you're the victim's tool" suggests that the singer is aware of their predicament but unable to break free from it. They are trapped in a system where they are victimized and used by others. This feeling of powerlessness is further emphasized in the next few lines: "Pushed out and homeless/ Neptune slipped off his turtle last night/ And waking up is the hardest jewel/ U can swallow with pride."
Line by Line Meaning
Where do I go?
I am uncertain of my destination.
Freeze-dried in the moonshine
I am disoriented and confused, as if under the spell of strong liquor.
Neptune prepares to fly
The future is uncertain; anything could happen.
Wrapped up in the food-chained
I am caught in a complex web of circumstances that control my fate.
Absorbed into her beams of light
I am surrendering to the force that is guiding me forward.
Unchained you're the victims tool
If you are free, you are vulnerable to exploitation by those who have power over you.
Pushed out and homeless
I am adrift and without a clear identity or sense of belonging.
Neptune slipped off his turtle last night
A major change or upheaval has occurred, leading to a sense of disorientation.
And waking up is the hardest jewel
Coming to grips with reality is difficult, especially when it conflicts with one's desires.
U can swallow with pride
You can accept the truth and move on, without shame or regret.
Saturn has chosen
The universe has ordained this path for me, and I must follow it, whether I like it or not.
For the season
This is a temporary state of affairs, to be endured until the right time for change arrives.
Wrapped in the food-chained
I am ensnared in a cycle of dependence and subservience to others.
Oh well this is life
Sometimes things just happen, and there is no use in fighting them.
You gambled a way out
You took a risk to escape your situation, but it didn't work; now you must accept the consequences.
Now move to the back of the line
You have lost your place of privilege, and must wait your turn to rejoin the ranks of the fortunate.
You now the stories go
You are familiar with the pattern of success and failure, and it is now your turn to experience one or the other.
It turns black into white
Sometimes good things come from unexpected sources; life can surprise you in positive ways.
Rolled up in the food-chained
I am trapped and helpless, unable to change my circumstances without assistance.
Please give me a sign
I am looking for guidance or help from a source outside of myself.
Oh the count down
The time is running out for me to make a difference or change my fate.
For the change...
I am hoping for a sudden or dramatic shift that will alter my circumstances for the better.
This could happen to you
My experience is not unique; anyone could find themselves in a similar situation.
just don't eat my advice
I can give you my opinion, but it may not be helpful or accurate for your specific situation.
Freeze-dried now you are empty
You are devoid of emotion or feeling, as if you have been drained of your humanity.
Wrapped up in the food-chain
You are caught in a web of dependency and control by others who have power over you.
Prepare for the journey
Be ready for the challenges that lie ahead, and take steps to ensure your own survival and well-being.
Contributed by William S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.