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Guinea Pig Syndrome

from The Mechanical Lions EP by Hopeless Heroic

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Magnus’ mighty and magnificent riff in Guinea Pig Syndrome is sleazy and infectious. It has been wedged in my head since I first heard it along with Bain’s lyric; “we are puppeteers of discontent.” Sabberton wields his violin with a Shinobi precision garnishing the band with a grandiose, Danny Elfman’esque sound that faultlessly compliments Bain’s lyrics.

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lyrics

Lyrics

Government, Govern men, Grubby hands, rub it in
If you’re going to fuck us, please use a rubber then.
Religions a prison, built by politicians
War is profit in the pocket of a rich man

And there’s no place to graze
I won’t fall for your catch phrase

It’s all a set up, set up, DON’T fall for it
I don’t believe in you. Heal to you Never, Never
I’m not your Guinea Pig
The last I checked, Your not my king.

Everyone’s sick, were all on medication
Money aint in the cure, the money is in sedation
THEY CONTROL EVERYTHING YOU KNOW
PLUGGED, GROWN, THE GUINEA PIG SYNDROME
Politicians never represent the people
That’s why we always end up falling for the lesser evil
PAIN, LOVE, FEAR, WHO’S PULLING THE STRINGS
WE’RE PUPPATEERS OF DISCONTENT

And there’s no place to graze
I won’t fall for your catch phrase

It’s all a set up, set up, DON’T fall for it
I don’t believe in you. Heal to you Never, Never
I’m not your Guinea Pig
The last I checked, Your not my king.

How can we raise
Our kids left to play
Among the wolves they swim
With the sharks that circle them.

And there’s no place to graze
I won’t fall for your catch phrase

THEY CONTROL EVERYTHING YOU KNOW
PLUGGED, GROWN, THE GUINEA PIG SYNDROME

credits

from The Mechanical Lions EP, released November 23, 2009
Written by Grant magnus, Gavin Bain and Tony Sabberton. Bass by Gordan Donald, drums by Kyle Howe
Recorded by Tom Aitkenhead. Produced by Gavin Bain and Tom Aitkenhead

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Occupying a space of mind far from the stereotypical world of Rock and Roll and egotistical landscape of celebrity culture, Hopeless Heroic are simply 5 inspirational guys who have built something from the ground up and are out to prove to their loyal fans that anything is possible, the pursuit of a dream is worth dying for.
‘Become The Monster’ is released on KILLAWASP Records on the 2 April 2012 ... more

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