Brendan Perry - Killing the Dream

Brendan Perry - 2019-02-12 - Espace Julien, Marseille, France.
European tour.
The song frequently repeats: “We invented gods” and discusses how our belief in these entities, potentially figments of our imagination, affects our understanding and influence over our destinies. It reflects on humanity’s ancient faith in gods and suggests that we have crafted these concepts to make sense of the world and our future.
I concur that humanity has invented gods and continues to venerate them to this day, which constrains individuals, restricts our collective potential, curtails thought, and impedes our evolutionary progress as a human race. From birth, people are indoctrinated to adhere to certain beliefs, thereby failing to cultivate the habit of questioning the reality in which they exist, their purpose here, and their true selves. They remain unaware of their essence. They do not think about the existence of a force greater than these constructed deities. Consider, which deity demands sacrifices? Which forsakes their followers in times of anguish? The stark reality is that religions were engineered to manipulate and segregate humanity. The essence lies in maintaining faith in something, believing in a superior force, yet not succumbing to restrictive dogmas and beliefs. Jesus and Buddha are not religions, they are avatars, evolved spirits who descended to impart teachings of love, and to guide the moral, ethical, and spiritual ascension of humanity. The Bible have undergone alterations over time. Reflect, question, find the truth, and discover yourself.
- Vanderlei.
The lyrics don’t seem to be correct, as there are no ‘official’ lyrics. But it’s still possible to understand some things. It took me a while to try to understand the closest words that sound phonetically like what’s sung in the song. I would be very grateful if someone could contribute to adding the correct lyrics to this song. Thank you.
Killing the Dream / Lyrics
“Since the dawn of the human race, we believed in gods,
To help shape our world destinies, we have prayed to gods.
Some occur as entities, we invented gods,
To hide in our silent scream, we invented gods,
To empower us, morality, we invented gods,
From fear and insecurity, we invented gods.
Xenophobia, killing the dream,
Amnesia, killing the dream,
Theocracies, killing the dream.
There are so few building the dream,
Our progression, building the dream,
Altruism, building the dream.
No heaven above us, no hell below us,
Only in the shadows of delusional minds.
Relax and breathe in, breathe in the air.
Now evade the flow, resist defeats.
Let the wind blow love for your head,
Don’t retreat that,
Don’t need to stray, back to the garden, back to the garden. Back to the garden, back to the garden.”
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Arrival at Moonlight - Daniel Watts.
“A moon upon the ocean falls,
a boat arrives to meet its call.
Through starry night,
it standeth tall,
sinking slow before the dawn.”
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[@endargo1835]

If you think there is no difference between gods and God you're on the beginning of your road. Good luck on the trail. Music as always very good.

[@ReachedFromAbove]

Thank you for your perspective. Everyone’s journey is unique, and I appreciate your well wishes. We are all on the same path, each in our own way, yet connected. Glad you enjoyed the music!

[@eclecticvibrations2044]

It's moody and atmospheric and one of those songs you play in the dark.

[@ReachedFromAbove]

And to think, or quiet the mind and focus on the present.

[@peternijs3336]

Superb recording ... once again !

[@ReachedFromAbove]

Soon we’ll be enjoying this song and others on his new album!

[@peternijs3336]

Are you sure?

[@ReachedFromAbove]

Well, I am never quite certain of anything, but I do hope so!​@@peternijs3336

[@darryltoups7315]

what album is this song on?

[@ReachedFromAbove]

It hasn’t appeared on any of Brendan’s albums yet, but he announced in an interview on the Synthetic Dreams Podcast in February this year (20.02.2024) that he’s working on a new solo project. I have a feeling this song will be featured on that upcoming album!