Degenerate Lyrics – Starset

[Chorus]
The chorus is a rallying cry to take drastic action against the prevailing chaos. The metaphor of a "tidal wave" signifies a powerful and overwhelming force meant to cleanse or destroy the current corrupt system. The phrase "killing it the entire way" implies relentless effort and determination. The call to "annihilate" and the sarcastic wish for a "nice doomsday" further underscore the destructive intentions. The repetition of "bending 'til we break" highlights the strain and pressure on society, leading to degeneration.

[Verse 2]
This verse delves deeper into the artificial nature of modern society. "Artificial sickness" and "artificial pain" suggest that many of the problems faced by society are manufactured or exacerbated by human actions. The "manufactured victims" phrase implies that people are deliberately being harmed or oppressed for the gain of others, reflecting a critique of systemic injustice and exploitation.

[Bridge]
The bridge highlights the parasitic nature of those in control, feeding off society and perpetuating the cycle of degeneration. The idea that we "fed the dark to watch it grow" suggests that society has contributed to its own decline by nurturing negative and destructive elements. The final line, "We're turning back to animals," implies a regression to a more primal and uncivilized state, losing the progress of civilization.

[Breakdown]
The repetition of "Animals" reinforces the idea of regression and dehumanization, emphasizing the loss of societal and moral structures.

[Popular Phrases Explained]

1. "The wolves are at the gate" - This phrase symbolizes imminent danger or threats that are close and unavoidable, emphasizing the urgency of the situation.

2. "It's a race to the bottom" - This expression highlights the rapid and competitive decline of society, where everything is getting worse at an accelerating pace.

3. "Manufactured victims" - This phrase criticizes the systemic creation of suffering and oppression for the benefit of those in power, reflecting a critique of social and economic systems.

4. "You are the thing that you hate" - This line suggests hypocrisy and the loss of moral integrity, indicating that people or society have become what they once opposed or despised.

5. "We fed the dark to watch it grow" - This metaphor implies that society has nurtured and encouraged negative and destructive elements, leading to its own downfall. ...Read Less