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The Iron Cage (Remix​/​Remaster)

by Weightbearer

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1.
Vibekiller 02:50
I've met your type before, Suffocating vibekiller. Sitting on your soapbox throne Unable to leave well enough alone I won't be distracted by ideology fueled by ignorance and lack of empathy. Your convictions mean nothing when rooted in misconception. The minds of others hold wisdom, so shut your mouth and fucking listen. I won't be distracted by ideology fueled by ignorance and lack of empathy. I've met your type before You listen but don't comprehend a word Content only when the room is yours [You] Hope that others keep the score You won't grow if you don't focus your mind.
2.
Destroy 02:43
Burn it all down, to rebuild me. Tear my mind asunder, with the weight of reality. I clawed my way out, my path was wrong. My mind's eye open now, greeting each new dawn. I clawed my way out, my path was wrong My mind's eye open with that hateful poison gone I was limited, by what I thought I could be So tear my mind asunder with the weight of reality Destroy, Destroy! All you ever knew! Destroy, Destroy! What controls you! Let it go Free yourself I clawed my way out, my path was wrong. My mind's eye open now, greeting each new dawn. I clawed my way out, my path was wrong My mind's eye open with that hateful poison gone
3.
Judgment(al) 03:17
You fucking two-faced disappointment, You're not worth your weight so keep your ego in check, kid. Once your done with your self-confinement You might find the words are poignant. Built yourself on a history of lies False self-sense your arrogance has left you unable to see the world through other's eyes. No concious left, No intellect (x3) Coward! Coward! I've seen the worst in you too many times I've seen your façade crack before my eyes Every word you spat wasted my time. So self assured that you were right. But, you can always play the fool In someone else's eyes You can always play the fool In someone else's eyes A Spineless defendant blaming others for failing at life. Arrogant deceptions tangling others in webs of lies. You're failing at life [in] webs of lies! You've based your life on misconceptions, Sufferer of cognitive dissonance. You'll spend your life running in circles Just to become the corpse you leave. I've Seen your façade crack before my eyes. Coward! You fucking two-faced disappointment, You're not worth your weight so keep your ego in check, kid. Once your done with your self-confinement You might find the words are poignant.
4.
Need more dollars?! Have we lost the world to the greed-fueled puppet show?! Need more dollars?! Has earning capital taught you everything you know?! Need more dollars?! It's all for sale Everything's cheap It's all for sale Life. Buy. Die. Then repeat! Have we lost the world to those who hate what they don't know?! Need more dollars?! Will you sell your soul so they pay you what you're owed?! Need more dollars?! It's all for sale Everything's cheap It's all for sale Life. Buy. Die. Then repeat! Is this what you wanted?! Life lived easily?! Is this what you wanted?! Life measured in currency?! No! It's not too late! Has earning capital taught you everything you know?! Need more dollars?! Will you sell your soul so they pay you what you're owed?! Need more dollars?!
5.
I don't give a fuck about what you think of me. I believe in the ethics of authenticity. What's the use in maintaining propriety? When all it does is breed deceit? So when it all falls, I wont be there to blame. When your mask falls, you'll bear the shame. I don't give a fuck about what you say I should be. I want to live through acts of honesty. I won't be brought down by you. There's no excuse to perceive from that point of view. I won't be brought down by you. I know there's no truth in all the filth you spew. I don't give a fuck about what you think of me. I believe the ethics of authenticity.
6.
Lydian 03:28
I will always sing for you My heart, my blood. I will live for you. Although you are not here, the world will know you were. The world will know you were. Although you're gone, I'll still sing your name. My Lydian. I hope you know that I never wanted this. I would do anything just to see your face. Although you're gone, I'll still sing your name. You will always be part of me. My blood, my kin. I will always love you. Although you are not here, the world will know you were. The world will know you were. I hope you know that I never wanted this. I would do anything just to see your face. Although you're gone, I'll still sing your name.
7.
Unfolding 03:02
I can't ground myself. Anxiety building. How much more can I take Reality breaking. I have to center myself to keep from drowning in the wake I've tried to overcome my failures, but something's standing in the way. I can't move Embrace the dark side of myself Incorporate the shadow into something else Channel my rage. I am not weak, I won't keep failing to see the signs. I will not break to this unfolding passage through time. Though things look bleak, I'll keep fighting to realign. I will not break to this unfolding passage through time. I have to center myself to keep from drowning in the wake I've tried to overcome my failures, but something's standing in the way. Move. I am not weak, I won't keep failing to see the signs. I will not break to this unfolding passage through time. Though things look bleak, I'll keep fighting to realign. I will not break to this unfolding passage through time.
8.
Perseverance 02:39
Everybody struggles in this life, Don't be afraid to empathize. Wading through the struggle and the strife, We all seek to improve our lives. Don't let lost battles drag you down. Stand strong and make 'em fucking bow. Seek! Learn! Fight! Everybody struggles in this life It takes time to become wise Wading through the struggle and the strife We all seek meaning in our lives. Don't let lost battles drag you down. Stand strong and make 'em fucking bow. Fight! Seek! Learn! Fight! Everybody struggles in this life Dont be to weak to empathize Wading through the struggle and the strife We all seek meaning in our lives.
9.
Sacrificial Offering! Necromancy by twisted priests! Into catacombs, I descend. Unholy vestibule, ritual at hand! A fetid shrine, encircled by a dozen golden oxen. A baptism for the dead! Possession! Enthralled by souls of the damned! Ritual at Hand! Fuck the Mormon Church! and Posthumous Rituals! Fuck the Mormon Church! Organized religion at its worst! [A] Clergy of liars and thieves Preying on the lost and the weak. Manipulators and fools all follow like sheep. Consider this my excommunication! Don't lay your hands on me! If you want to meet your god, I'll give you something to believe! Abandon! Repent! End your suffering! Fuck the Mormon Church! and Posthumous Rituals! Fuck the Mormon Church! Organized religion at its worst!
10.
What is the cause of all this suffering? Look to oppressors and you might see. Breaking our backs just to stand in last place We've got to find a better way What is the cause of all this suffering? Look to oppressors and you might see. Hoarding their profits while we're wasting away, Controlled by corporate enemies. We're selling our lives for their profit. In The Iron Caged life of the corporatocracy. [That's] Full of brain-washed ignorant masses, That halt the progress of a struggle about more than classes. Wage Slave Labor! (x4) So close our minds and wish our problems away. Our time ain't worth that much, anyway. We could change our whole lives if only we had the time. "Another Task", "Another step", "You better keep yourself in line". Living like we're wage slaves. Get out! Break free! We're selling our lives for their profit. In The Iron Caged life of the corporatocracy. [That's] Full of brain-washed ignorant masses, That halt the progress of a struggle about more than classes. Wage Slave Labor! (x3) Fuck! So close our minds and wish our problems away. Our time ain't worth that much, anyway. We could change our whole lives if only we had the time. "Another Task", "Another step", "You better keep yourself in line". Living like we're wage slaves. Get out! Break free! So close our minds And wish our problems away. Our time ain't worth that much, anyway. We could change our whole lives if only we had the time. If only we had the time. If only we had the time! Wage Slaves!

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released December 28, 2020

SJ Smith - Guitar, Bass, Vocals, Lyrics
Jim Jolley - Drums
Ryan Ringer - Guitar

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