The green tide Watch the dead birds fall from the sky All have the same scared look in there eye Like they knew they were gonna die
brian fowler
Story behind the song
Overall, I interpret "Project Fear" as a commentary on the insidious ways in which fear can be used to control and manipulate individuals and society. The song's dark, ominous soundscapes and Thom Bones Unsettling vocals work together with Brian Fowlers Guitar work to create a sense of unease and discomfort, challenging the listener to confront the ways in which fear can be exploited and manipulated.
How does music reflect societal fears?
Can fear be a tool for control?
Song Themes
Manipulation and Control: The repeated reference to Project Fear suggests a commentary on how fear is used to manipulate the masses. The phrase "sign the dotted line / And you can join us here" could symbolize how individuals or groups are pressured into compliance, potentially for political or corporate gains.
Environmental Disaster: The mention of the "green tide", "dead birds fall from the sky", and "fertilizer sand" strongly evokes themes of environmental destruction, possibly related to industrial practices or climate change. The "green tide" could symbolize a devastating environmental event, like pollution or climate collapse.
Technological Control and Manipulation: The lyrics referencing "future wars will be fought in mind" hint at the growing influence of technology and media in shaping people's perceptions and controlling narratives.
Loss of Faith and Humanity: Lines like "This is not the work of God's hands, but the fall orchestrated by man" point to a loss of faith in the natural or divine order, with humanity's own actions seen as the cause of societal and environmental downfall.
Overall Feel
The song creates a dystopian and apocalyptic atmosphere, mixing themes of fear-based control, environmental collapse, and the dangers of technological manipulation. It's a critique of how modern society might be heading towards a future shaped by fear and destructionboth psychological and environmental.
Lyrics
Project Fear ( Fowler)
Project Fear
Roll it out
Glad your here
The grand agenda
Its a new kind of religion
Project Fear
Make sure The gangs all here
Suffer equally
Project Fear
Sign the dotted line
And you can join us here
We will take you to the promised land
There be no war in the sand
Future wars will be fought in mind
Its the best for all mankind
The green tide
Watch the dead birds fall from the sky
All have the same scared look in there eye
Like they knew they were gonna die
The green tide Like the fertilizer sand
Project Fear is here!
See the green tide like the fertilizer sand
Poisoned the fish Stained the land
This is not the work of Gods hand
But the fall orchestrated by man
Washed away by the green tide
Project fear is inside
The imagery is striking, with lines like "Watch the dead birds fall from the sky" and "The green tide / Like the fertilizer sand / Poisoned the fish / Leave stains on the land" creating a sense of ecological disaster.