Clone

Gojira's song 'Clone' delves into the ethical and existential quandaries surrounding human cloning and genetic manipulation. The lyrics paint a dystopian picture where humanity's quest for perfection through science leads to a loss of soul and individuality. The opening lines, 'Every step you take is to the end / Chaos, duplicate the human slaves,' suggest a world where cloning has become rampant, reducing humans to mere copies devoid of uniqueness and intrinsic value. The reference to 'Mother nature so far away' underscores the alienation from natural processes and the ethical boundaries that are being crossed.

The chorus, 'Right now, I make my choice / Perfection you fake is not / The soul, not a genetic code,' serves as a powerful declaration against the artificial pursuit of perfection. Gojira emphasizes that true perfection cannot be achieved through genetic manipulation, as it disregards the essence of the human soul. The repeated use of 'You fools, you ignoramuses' is a direct critique of those who blindly follow the path of scientific advancement without considering its moral implications.

The song also touches on the consequences of such actions, with lines like 'Mother nature is at saturation point / And the cradle is falling down.' This imagery suggests that the natural world is being pushed to its limits, leading to catastrophic outcomes. The phrase 'Life on its way to the state of fire / From the cold taste of steel' evokes a sense of impending doom, where the artificial and the natural collide with destructive results. Gojira's 'Clone' is a poignant commentary on the dangers of playing God and the importance of preserving the sanctity of life and nature.