Slave Labor
Fear Factory · Archetype [2004]
Slave Labour
My chains are paper thin and they're welded with ink
Sealed inside a legal trap, so tight blood don't leak
A contract with a devil for a life of disdain
See me in the limelight, an indentured slave
I blame myself
God, help me pour this gas on me
I need to drown in flames to be free
Help me pour this gas on me
Choke another product for the mass to consume
The flocks of mindless sheep that have been coporately groomed
Ignorance through apathy, like drones in the hive
A slave on the prayer wheel in conformed disguise
I blame myself
God, help me pour this gas on me
I need to drown in flames to be free
Help me pour this gas on me
I sold my soul, I sold my soul...
God, help me pour this gas on me
I need to drown in flames to be free
Help me pour this gas on me
My chains are paper thin and they're welded with ink
Sealed inside a legal trap, so tight blood don't leak
A contract with a devil for a life of disdain
See me in the limelight, an indentured slave
I blame myself
God, help me pour this gas on me
I need to drown in flames to be free
Help me pour this gas on me
Choke another product for the mass to consume
The flocks of mindless sheep that have been coporately groomed
Ignorance through apathy, like drones in the hive
A slave on the prayer wheel in conformed disguise
I blame myself
God, help me pour this gas on me
I need to drown in flames to be free
Help me pour this gas on me
I sold my soul, I sold my soul...
God, help me pour this gas on me
I need to drown in flames to be free
Help me pour this gas on me
Slave Labor - Fear Factory
Released on the industrial metal album Archetype in 2004, 'Slave Labor' stands as a defining track for Fear Factory's evolution into a more aggressive, electronic-driven sound. The song exemplifies the band's signature blend of distorted guitars, pounding drums, and the distinctive, high-pitched vocals of vocalist Bud Gaugh. It captures the raw energy and dystopian themes characteristic of the genre during the mid-2000s, serving as a powerful anthem within the band's discography. The track showcases the group's ability to merge traditional metal structures with industrial textures, creating a relentless auditory experience that resonates with fans of the scene.