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Mitch Ramsay - Guitar
Scott Lockhart - Drums & Sampling
Dale Gorham - Bass
Josh Galloway - Guitar
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Devil's Advocate
Voices From The Fuselage Lyrics
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progressing in a state of duty lest we face our fears.
i am right-brained and of wrong-intent.
a leaf of a tree that's pent.
prying for my freedom, yet on my descent.
(growing)
have patience my solemn child.
hands are pointing to thee.
(you will at last reign)
we're begging please.
(drowning in disdain)
this is not peace.
(i can't take this pain)
this will not cease
(until we're on our knees screaming)
our deity is you.
god bless us.
god keep us.
god save us this time.
hands are pointing to thee.
(you will at last reign)
we're begging please.
(drowning in disdain)
this is not peace.
(i can't take this pain)
this will not cease
(never)
we knew the world would not be the same.
few people laughed, few people cried, most people were silent.
i remembered the line from the hindu scripture, the bhagavad-gita:
vishnu is trying to persuade the prince that he should do his duty
and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says,
"now i am become death, the destroyer of worlds."
the world will not be the same
The song "Devil's Advocate" is a powerful reflection on the state of society and our individual struggles with our inner demons. The opening lines "we will never see the truth if we're blinded by tears. progressing in a state of duty lest we face our fears" express the idea that we can't truly see what's going on in the world if we are too emotional and afraid to face reality. The singer then declares that they are "right-brained and of wrong-intent," suggesting that they may struggle with negative thoughts or impulses. They compare themselves to a leaf that is trapped on a tree, prying for freedom but ultimately on a descent.
The chorus presents a desperate plea for salvation from a higher power: "god bless us. god keep us. god save us this time." Despite the singer's struggles, they appear to have faith in a divine force that can help them overcome their fears and doubts. The final lines of the song reference the infamous quote from J. Robert Oppenheimer after the first successful test of the atomic bomb: "now I am become death, the destroyer of worlds." This reference adds a layer of existential horror to the song, underscoring the idea that our individual struggles are dwarfed by larger, global issues like war, destruction, and the future of humanity.
Line by Line Meaning
we will never see the truth if we're blinded by tears.
We cannot find the truth if we let our tears cloud our vision.
progressing in a state of duty lest we face our fears.
We must continue to move forward and fulfill our responsibilities even though we are afraid.
i am right-brained and of wrong-intent.
I am creative, but my intentions may not always be good.
a leaf of a tree that's pent.
I am trapped and feeling confined like a leaf caught in between branches.
prying for my freedom, yet on my descent.
I am trying to break free but everything seems to be pushing me down.
have patience my solemn child.
Be patient, my child, and have faith in the process.
hold steady, into the wild.
Stay strong even as you navigate through the unknown.
hands are pointing to thee.
All eyes and pressure are focused on you.
(you will at last reign)
There is a chance for you to finally succeed.
we're begging please.
We are pleading with you to help us.
(drowning in disdain)
We are overwhelmed with bitterness and anger.
this is not peace.
The current state of things is not peaceful.
(i can't take this pain)
The pain is too much for me to bear.
this will not cease
This will not stop until something changes.
(until we're on our knees screaming)
Until we are completely broken and defeated.
our deity is you.
You hold the power to change things in our lives.
god bless us.
May God bless us and keep us safe.
god keep us.
May God continue to watch over and protect us.
god save us this time.
We need God to save us in this critical moment.
we knew the world would not be the same.
We already knew that everything was about to change.
few people laughed, few people cried, most people were silent.
Not many people had a strong reaction to what was happening around them.
i remembered the line from the hindu scripture, the bhagavad-gita:
I recalled the quote from the Hindu text, the Bhagavad-Gita:
vishnu is trying to persuade the prince that he should do his duty and to impress him takes on his multi-armed form and says, 'now i am become death, the destroyer of worlds.'
In the story, Vishnu tries to convince the prince to fulfill his duty, and in order to impress him, Vishnu transforms into a multi-armed figure and declares himself as the destroyer of worlds.
Contributed by Alice B. Suggest a correction in the comments below.