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If I were you, I would take this as a sign
Believe it's true, we were never meant to fly
And I owe you, I know you more than anyone alive
And I will not let go
They will not remember this song
No matter what we do we'll be wrong
They will not remember this song
No matter what we do we'll be wrong
I can't seem to see the seal we're breaking
I can't seem to see the seal we broke
I refuse to recognize your views
Someone shouted "Everything's for nothing"
Somebody shouted, "All is lost"
But I can't buy that nonsense too
Way back when the prophecies began
Do you think they really had a master plan
Or were they merely writing fables, stories?
I don't know but it has occurred to me
The punishment that they threaten constantly
It's only real if they could just convince me
We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe - Down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe - we're going down - And the gears will spin and the sinners sin, but at least we'll give them hell - And the righteous few will spit on you, so bid them all farewell - We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe - We;re going down (Right?) (Right!)
So fuck the flocks of sheep that keep amassing masses
Asses being led so far astray
And I won't claim to believe the things I read
Black books or agenda magazine
I'd rather see in shades of gray
If I were you, I would take this as a sign
Believe it's true, we were never meant to fly
And I knew you when you were you
Before they twisted all your views
Before you came unglued
We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe...
Now everybody's telling taller tales
And I don't know who to believe
Ok, if your father really loves you more
What about the other families?
Finally, I met a man with kindness in his eye and fire in his heart
He said you'll never have to choose a side
It's rewarding but oh, the road is hard....
They broke him wide open
Like a dam and a cork that's holding everything inside
You can play the role of rebel
Just be sure to know your wrong from right
I remember it was years ago
You know I still count the days
You and I had quite a ways to go
I never once heard you complain
And you said
Don't crack, because you might not make it back
And if you do you will be alone and you can't live like that
Well I know when I'm wrong and I sure as hell ain't wrong this time
We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafes...
Believe it's true, we were never meant to fly
And I owe you, I know you more than anyone alive
And I will not let go
They will not remember this song
No matter what we do we'll be wrong
They will not remember this song
No matter what we do we'll be wrong
I can't seem to see the seal we're breaking
I can't seem to see the seal we broke
I refuse to recognize your views
Someone shouted "Everything's for nothing"
Somebody shouted, "All is lost"
But I can't buy that nonsense too
Way back when the prophecies began
Do you think they really had a master plan
Or were they merely writing fables, stories?
I don't know but it has occurred to me
The punishment that they threaten constantly
It's only real if they could just convince me
We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe - Down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe - we're going down - And the gears will spin and the sinners sin, but at least we'll give them hell - And the righteous few will spit on you, so bid them all farewell - We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe - We;re going down (Right?) (Right!)
So fuck the flocks of sheep that keep amassing masses
Asses being led so far astray
And I won't claim to believe the things I read
Black books or agenda magazine
I'd rather see in shades of gray
If I were you, I would take this as a sign
Believe it's true, we were never meant to fly
And I knew you when you were you
Before they twisted all your views
Before you came unglued
We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe...
Now everybody's telling taller tales
And I don't know who to believe
Ok, if your father really loves you more
What about the other families?
Finally, I met a man with kindness in his eye and fire in his heart
He said you'll never have to choose a side
It's rewarding but oh, the road is hard....
They broke him wide open
Like a dam and a cork that's holding everything inside
You can play the role of rebel
Just be sure to know your wrong from right
I remember it was years ago
You know I still count the days
You and I had quite a ways to go
I never once heard you complain
And you said
Don't crack, because you might not make it back
And if you do you will be alone and you can't live like that
Well I know when I'm wrong and I sure as hell ain't wrong this time
We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafes...
Lyrics submitted by alexeugene, edited by Iluvtohkay
Track duration: 05:03
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Besides from the obvious meaning of we'll give them hell (like a hell of a time), this can also mean giving (like giving an object) hell. Just meaning we (the people who don't follow the religious laws in fear of hell) give those "perfect" people a place to believe in and to send us and to be scared of and to tell their children about so they will be good too.
"Believe it's true, we were never meant to fly."
Our lives are so filled with what the Christian church (and many others, mind you) would deem to be unholy and befitting of a sinner destined for Hell. This man understands that fact, and is fully prepared to keep on enjoying his life, despite his unfavorable future.
"We're going down, down, down to Mephisto's Cafe"
In some literature, the Devil is referred to as "Mephisto." Tomas decided to portray Hell as nothing more than a dull place where you are forced to spend your time, unallowed to do anything else. This can also be seen on the cover of the album "99 Songs of Revolution," in which you can see the Devil sipping coffee in a cafe.
"I'd rather see in shades of grey"
"You will never have to choose a side"
Instead of devoting your life to either supporting or combating the beliefs of other people, you should keep living your own life as you wish. You don't have to force people to believe the same things you do, but you also don't have to keep people from believing other things than you do. Sure, you won't have many people to share ideas with you, but the people you associate yourself with surely will have similarities in what they believe, and you can bond on those terms.
One line that sort of leaves me without an actual feeling is "Don't crack, because you might not make it back
And if you do you will be alone and you can't live like that"
If somebody has some more input on this line, I'd greatly appreciate a reply ^-^
"Finally, I met a man with kindness in his eye and fire in his heart
He said you'll never have to choose a side
It's rewarding but oh, the road is hard.... "
He is referring to the teachings of Christ as opposed to the teachings of the church. This song has a very strong agnostic message and clearly derides atheism as much as it derides other religions.
"Someone shouted "Everything's for nothing"
Somebody shouted, "All is lose"
But I can't buy that nonsense too"
"And I won't claim to believe the things I read
Black books or agenda magazine
I'd rather see in shades of gray "
It seems to me Tomas is essentially saying anyone claiming to have all the answers about eternity whether they claim it definitely does exist or they claim it definitely does not exist is being exceedingly arrogant.
This song clearly opposes the views held by religious people but it very clearly opposes atheistic zealotry as well.