Album Notes

The platform of the Libertarian Party is where I first encountered the phrase "the cult of the omnipotent state". It refers to those who believe zealously in political power - with almost a religious fervor. They are a cult. The cult of the all-powerful government.

This song's lyrics explain the phrase to the best of my ability. Enjoy!

Verse 1

They're true believers, in the deceivers.
Big Brother’s friends, it’s to his ends, that they march.
Give contributions, to non-revolutions.
Through heavy hands, they think they’re somehow in charge.

Chorus

‘Cause they’re the cult of the omnipotent state.
Stand at your gate, control your fate, deny their hate.
They are the cult of the omnipotent state,
Pawns of the game, ignore their pain, 'till it's too late.

Verse 2

Now they would drown you, trying to save you.
What you create, now they will take, for larger plans.
They put you down now, and try to shame you,
And when things fail they say the blood's on your hands.

Chorus

Yeah they’re the cult of the omnipotent state.
Stand at your gate, control your fate, deny their hate.
They are the cult of the omnipotent state,
Pawns of the game, ignore their pain, 'till it's too late.
There's no debate!

Verse 3

Point out the facts, they won't react now,
"Our leaders try, they wouldn't lie, they never could."
Can’t find an act, they won’t attack now.
“To set you free, must hold you back, for your own good.”

Yeah they’re the cult of the omnipotent state.
Stand at your gate, control your fate, deny their hate.
They are the cult of the omnipotent state,
Pawns of the game, ignore their pain, 'till it's too late.
There's no debate!

(c) 2008 Dan Litwin