Verse 1
Beware of prophets claiming knowledge of old,
No man knows the laws of chimeric gods.
And beware of time thieves offering gold,
For when it’s gone they won’t spare the rod.
Snake oil merchants with a spiel for your ballot,
Elect your masters for the next five years.
Those masters have master; the lobby and wallet,
Your vote and voice worth less than your tears.
Chorus
You don’t need them
(No gods, no masters)
They need you
To believe
Verse 2
Fairy tales and lies, force and oppression,
The tools of their trade are known of old.
Golden chains binding them to succession,
They welcome more slaves into the fold.
Chorus
Verse 3
These repeated beliefs they’ve been taught,
And you’ve no need to follow their herd.
No need to give up what our fathers have wrought,
For slave wages and tales of the absurd.
For pats on the head and praise from your betters,
They’ll demand you part with freedom and choice.
For you to do just as they have,
For you to give up, to give up your voice.
credits
from Live @ the KuFa!,
released June 13, 2017
All music and lyrics by Devnull
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