Art
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The good book says thou shalt not kill
We're in charge here now you will
All is fair - we don't care
The pain you feel - the blood you spill

We play god you play soldier
Do your job follow order
Just obey do what we say
And you get away with murder

Throw up all that love you ate
Feed your belly full of hate
Turning children into weapons
State of the art of the state

Turning little girls and boys
Into deadly wind up toys
Nothing is true anything goes
We make the rules you have no choice

We play god you play soldier
Do your job follow order
You must obey do what we say
And you get away with murder

Throw up all that love you ate
Feed your belly full of hate




Turning children into weapons
Art of the state of the art of the state

Overall Meaning

In DOG's song "ART," the lyrics describe a corrupt society in which those in power have the ability to manipulate and use others for their own gain. The opening line "The good book says thou shalt not kill" highlights the hypocrisy of those in charge who ignore this moral principle and instead assert their authority through violence. The subsequent lines "We're in charge here now you will, All is fair - we don't care" emphasize their sense of entitlement and disregard for the consequences of their actions.


The chorus provides a clear juxtaposition between the powerful and the powerless: "We play god you play soldier, Do your job follow order, Just obey do what we say, And you get away with murder." The use of "god" emphasizes the god-like power the leaders hold and how they have the ability to dictate the actions of others. This power dynamic is further reinforced with the imagery of "turning little girls and boys into deadly wind-up toys" - implying that the young and innocent are turned into mere tools for the powerful.


Throughout the song, DOG critiques the societal norms that maintain this power dynamic, such as the idea of obedience as a virtue ("You must obey do what we say") and the corruption of love into hate ("Throw up all that love you ate, Feed your belly full of hate"). Despite the bleak message of the song, DOG's lyrics and powerful delivery serve as a rallying cry against the misuse of power and exploitation of the vulnerable in society.


Line by Line Meaning

The good book says thou shalt not kill
According to religious teachings, killing is prohibited.


We're in charge here now you will
We have the power and authority over you, and you must submit.


All is fair - we don't care
We will do whatever we want, without regard for what is just or moral.


The pain you feel - the blood you spill
We cause suffering and death without remorse.


We play god you play soldier
We hold power and control over life and death, and you are a mere follower.


Do your job follow order
Your actions are determined by us, and you must obey.


Just obey do what we say
We give the commands, and you must blindly follow them.


And you get away with murder
We have the power to escape consequences for committing heinous acts.


Throw up all that love you ate
Reject the idea of love and compassion that you have been taught to believe in.


Feed your belly full of hate
Embrace hatred and violence as a way of life.


Turning children into weapons
Using innocent children as tools for violence.


State of the art of the state
The government is at the forefront of modern tools and methods of violence.


Turning little girls and boys
Using even the youngest and most vulnerable members of society for violent purposes.


Into deadly wind up toys
Manipulating children to become weapons that can be easily controlled and directed.


Nothing is true anything goes
We make our own reality and there are no moral standards to adhere to.


We make the rules you have no choice
We dictate the laws and you are powerless to resist.




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