We're Where We Were

The Voidz's song "We're Where We Were" is a powerful commentary on the cyclical nature of history and the alarming parallels between past atrocities and current events. The opening lines, "New holocaust happening / What, are you blind? / We're in Germany now, 1939," immediately draw a stark comparison between the Holocaust and contemporary issues, suggesting that society is repeating the same mistakes. The reference to 1939 Germany serves as a metaphor for the rise of fascism and the widespread ignorance or denial of its dangers. The lyrics criticize the collective amnesia and the ease with which people forget or ignore historical lessons, as highlighted by the line, "We don't remember, it's much easier this way."

The song also delves into the manipulation of thought and the control of information. Lines like "Don't tell me what I think / They tell you what to think" reflect the pervasive influence of media and authority figures in shaping public opinion. This manipulation leads to a lack of genuine understanding and acknowledgment of the truth, as seen in the line, "No one will acknowledge when they get on their knees." The song suggests a deep frustration with the superficial pursuit of knowledge and the reluctance to confront uncomfortable truths.

In the latter part of the song, the lyrics become more introspective, exploring themes of personal struggle and disillusionment. Phrases like "I get my luck it's a prison" and "I get my tears in the piss" convey a sense of entrapment and despair. The imagery of wiping one's life away and the bitter skin bleeding through symbolize the emotional and psychological toll of living in a world that seems to be perpetually stuck in a cycle of violence and ignorance. The song's title, "We're Where We Were," encapsulates this feeling of stagnation and the haunting realization that despite the passage of time, humanity has not progressed as much as it should have.