Holy Fucking Shit: 40,000

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The Mechanization of Humanity: A Dark Reflection

Have A Nice Life's song "Holy Fucking Shit: 40,000" delves into the existential dread and mechanization of human life. The lyrics paint a bleak picture of a world where every action is preordained, and individuals are mere cogs in a vast, indifferent machine. The opening lines suggest a deterministic universe where the stars dictate human behavior, and social structures, like wolf packs, enforce conformity and violence. This deterministic view strips away the notion of free will, leaving individuals to navigate a pre-planned existence.

The recurring metaphor of humans as machines is central to the song's message. The lyrics describe people as

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  5. Holy Fucking Shit: 40,000
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