Bladeblunters (concrete mix)

[Verse 1] What is now happening to Marx’s theory In the course of history, it’s the same old story Revolutionary thinkers, leaders of the oppressed Oppressors hounded them, slandered, suppressed During their lifetime — savage malice, furious hate Unscrupulous lies, campaigns to defame After death? Turn them into harmless icons Canonize the names for the consolation [Pre-Chorus] Rob the theory of its substance Blunt the edge, defang the function [Chorus] They doctor Marxism, omit the revolution Obscure the soul, distort the solution Push what’s safe for the bourgeoisie All the social-chauvinists now say they’re “Marxists” — don’t laugh! National-German Marx, they claim he trained the unions For predatory war, that’s their conclusion! [Verse 2] Bourgeoisie and opportunists in the labor ranks Concur in this doctoring, pulling the same pranks They hallow the name but kill the fight Steal the revolutionary light What happened to every great emancipator Is happening to Marx right now, no later Turn the blade dull, make it acceptable While the real fire stays unforgettable [Pre-Chorus] Rob the theory of its substance Blunt the edge, defang the function [Chorus] They doctor Marxism, omit the revolution Obscure the soul, distort the solution Push what’s safe for the bourgeoisie All the social-chauvinists now say they’re “Marxists” — don’t laugh! National-German Marx, they claim he trained the unions For predatory war, that’s their conclusion! [Bridge – melismatic, soaring, intense] They omit… obscure… distort… The revolutionary side, the revolutionary soul! [Pre-Chorus] Rob the theory of its substance Blunt the edge, defang the function [Chorus – bigger, layered vocals] They doctor Marxism, omit the revolution Obscure the soul, distort the solution Push what’s safe for the bourgeoisie All the social-chauvinists now say they’re “Marxists” — don’t laugh! [Outro – hypnotic, repeating] Rob the theory of its substance… Blunt its revolutionary edge… Declaw it… but we remember… We remember…