Manipulation
Fear Factory · Soul Of A New Machine [1992]
Are childishly insane
To get what you want
You'll say anything
In your mind
You lust to control me
You lust
For control
[Chorus:]
Mold me, fold me
Mold me, fold me
My pain is your pleasure
My agony excites you
Desperate for a change
But change comes within
I'm not staying
Not around you
I'm stronger than you think
Much stronger than you
[Repeat Chorus]
Molding and folding
Lusting for control [X3]
Longing to control
Those without esteem
Ignorant pawns
Of your pathetic dreams
Dying to control
Those without esteem
Ignorant pawns
Of your pathetic dreams
Molding and folding
Lusting for control
Hatred is a tool
Thoughtlessly you use
Ruin an only friend
With misleading rules
Contain your own rage
Give yourself praise
'Cause you have no shame
With your callous game
[Repeat Chorus]
Manipulation
Manipulation stands as a defining track on Fear Factory's 1992 debut album, Soul of a New Machine. The song captures the band's early industrial metal sound, characterized by a fusion of aggressive guitar riffs and mechanical, rhythmic precision. Emerging during a pivotal era for the genre, the recording showcases the group's ability to blend heavy metal intensity with electronic textures. This work helped establish Fear Factory's reputation for creating complex, futuristic soundscapes that would influence countless bands in the decades that followed. The track remains a staple of their discography, reflecting the innovative spirit that defined their initial release and set the stage for their subsequent evolution in the metal landscape.