Abattoir
X-Marks the Pedwalk Lyrics


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Might is a magnet and everyone dreams of it.
And if they have it they just try not to lose it.
With all your might you impose your will.
You don't like the persons who put obstructions in your way.
You often have the motive but still nothing to do.
I see that decline I see that circumstance it's all so simple but dance your social dance.
It's just a shit.
Do you really understand what do you hold in your big hand.
And do you understand how rapid you will close your hand.
It's easy to resist your might I just will look around.
I feel like throwing up.
Blow your problems away look at that decay.
I see you grow.




Your eyes are blind corruptive is that way and I try to find the sense of your might to understand your sight.
There is nothing to ignore so I look down to your abattoir.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to X-Marks the Pedwalk's song "Abattoir" describe a person who possesses great power, or might, and the effects that it has on their personality and behavior. The song begins by stating that everyone dreams of might, and those who have it try not to lose it. The person who possesses might imposes their will on others and dislikes anyone who tries to block their path. However, despite having the motive to do something, they often find themselves with nothing to do. This decline and circumstance are simple to see, but the person continues to dance their social dance. The lyrics are scathing, with the artist likening their power to 'nothing but shit.'


As the song progresses, the artist acknowledges the power that the person holds in their big hand but warns of how quickly they will close it. It is easy to resist their might, but the artist recognizes the corruptive nature of power and their attempts to understand it. The song concludes with the artist looking down at the person's abattoir, or slaughterhouse, suggesting that their might has led to a cruel and violent mentality.


Line by Line Meaning

Might is a magnet and everyone dreams of it.
Power is an attractive force and most people crave it.


And if they have it they just try not to lose it.
Those who have power strive to maintain it.


With all your might you impose your will.
You use your power to impose your desires on others.


You don't like the persons who put obstructions in your way.
You dislike those who oppose or resist your power.


You often have the motive but still nothing to do.
You frequently have a desire to use your power but lack a specific goal or task.


I see that decline I see that circumstance it's all so simple but dance your social dance.
I observe the deterioration and situation, it appears straightforward but you continue to follow societal norms.


It's just a shit.
The situation is unpleasant or unsatisfactory.


Do you really understand what do you hold in your big hand.
Are you aware of the power you possess?


And do you understand how rapid you will close your hand.
Are you aware of how quickly you will exercise your power when necessary?


It's easy to resist your might I just will look around.
I can easily resist your power and will observe my surroundings.


I feel like throwing up.
The situation is repulsive or unpleasant.


Blow your problems away look at that decay.
Forget about your problems and focus on the decay around you.


I see you grow.
I observe you gaining more power.


Your eyes are blind corruptive is that way and I try to find the sense of your might to understand your sight.
You are blinded by corruption and I attempt to comprehend your vision by understanding your power.


There is nothing to ignore so I look down to your abattoir.
There is nothing worth ignoring so I look down at your slaughterhouse, a symbol of your ruthless exercise of power.




Writer(s): Ni-Arb Sevren Copyright: GEMA, Icm-innovative Computer Music Edition

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