Technocratic Manipulators
Voivod Lyrics


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I've passed the entry of the system
They taught me with an anthem
It seems like I'm one of them
A kind of people I can't describe
They got a number between their eyes
Identity has been commanded
Subconscious has recorded
The orders from the big head
I'm now a part of this machine
Supervised by the telescreen
That's not for me, too much for me
That's all for me
And they're going nowhere
To find better somewhere
But can't get out of there
During the night my soul is hearing
Usual advertising
Message that I'm still learning
One thousand times it's a routine
Should be enough to fall asleep
That's not for me, too much for me
That's all for me
And they're going nowhere
To find better somewhere
But can't get out of there
Is it the same message
For the preconceived children ?
Let me know, before I go
Death of their liberty
Feeds the supremacy
Under hypnosis I take a walk
Controlled people have to stop
Robotic voice starts to talk
Why we must be listening
I think we all had the same dreams
And they're going nowhere
To find better somewhere
But can't get out of there
I'd rather think
But there's something strong
I'd rather think
But there's something wrong
I'd rather think [Repeat x6]
I'd rather think
Coz my mind despairs
I'd rather think




Coz I can't live there
I'd rather think, think!

Overall Meaning

The song Technocratic Manipulators by Voivod is about an individual who is introduced into the system and taught to follow orders that have been commanded by those in charge. The system seems to strip away the identity and free will of the individual as they become a part of the machine. The lyrics describe the telescreen which supervises the individual, and advertising messages that they are subjected to repeatedly, as if under hypnosis. The individual questions whether the same message is being drilled into preconceived children and wonders if their liberty is being taken away from them, feeding into the supremacy of those in charge.


The lyrics also describe the struggle of the individual who desires to think for themselves but is told what to do, and feels trapped within the system. This conflict between wanting to think independently versus being programmed to follow orders is highlighted in the repeated refrain of "I'd rather think" at the end of the song.


Overall, the song is a commentary on the dangers of blindly following authority and the importance of maintaining one's individuality and freedom of thought.


Line by Line Meaning

I've passed the entry of the system
I have entered the system


They taught me with an anthem
I was indoctrinated with a song


It seems like I'm one of them
I feel like I belong with them


A kind of people I can't describe
I can't clearly explain who they are


They got a number between their eyes
They have been marked with an identifier


Identity has been commanded
I have been assigned an identity


Subconscious has recorded
My subconscious has internalized orders


The orders from the big head
Orders from a higher authority


I'm now a part of this machine
I am now part of this system


Supervised by the telescreen
I am watched by a camera


That's not for me, too much for me
This is not what I want, it's overwhelming


That's all for me
I have had enough


And they're going nowhere
They are stuck, they can't escape


To find better somewhere
They want to search for something better


But can't get out of there
But they are trapped


During the night my soul is hearing
When I sleep, my subconscious processes


Usual advertising
The usual messages that try to sell me something


Message that I'm still learning
I am constantly being taught


One thousand times it's a routine
Repetition has made it a daily routine


Should be enough to fall asleep
It's monotonous enough to make me sleepy


Is it the same message
Do children also receive the same messages?


For the preconceived children ?
For the children who were already programmed?


Let me know, before I go
Tell me the truth before it's too late


Death of their liberty
Their freedom is being killed


Feeds the supremacy
This feeds the power of the higher authority


Under hypnosis I take a walk
I am taking a walk while being hypnotized


Controlled people have to stop
People should stop being controlled


Robotic voice starts to talk
A machine-like voice speaks


Why we must be listening
Why do we have to keep listening to them


I think we all had the same dreams
I think we all wanted the same things


And they're going nowhere
They don't know where to go


To find better somewhere
They want to find something better


But can't get out of there
But they are stuck


I'd rather think
I prefer to think for myself


But there's something strong
But there's something stopping me from doing so


I'd rather think
I prefer to think for myself


But there's something wrong
But something feels off


I'd rather think
I prefer to think for myself


Coz my mind despairs
Because I feel hopeless about my own thoughts


I'd rather think
I prefer to think for myself


Coz I can't live there
Because I cannot exist in a world where I cannot think for myself


I'd rather think, think!
I want to think for myself, desperately!




Lyrics © Warner/Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DENIS BELANGER, DENIS D AMOUR, JEAN YVES THERIAULT, MICHEL LANGEVIN

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