Enter Shikari - Marionettes (I. The Discovery of Strings) & Marionettes (II. The Ascent)

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LYRICS:
Marionettes (I. The Discovery Of Strings)
Master,
I think you owe them an answer
You’ve become so complacent
And they’re becoming impatient
Vandal,
You left their strings in a tangle
Since you turned to the liquor
Their eyes are starting to flicker…
Thunder,
They look up and they wonder
Are they controlled by the heavens?
They start to question their essence
Get it together
You know there’s only one minute
Or they’re gonna discover
They’re gonna uncover
Sober,
Oh god I wish this was over
After dark and it’s lights out
They can’t believe their own eyes now
Marionettes (II. The Ascent)
Looking up and gripping their strings
They ask “Where do they lead?”
“Climb! Climb!
Search and seek!
We will test this ‘truth’ you speak!”
By the sweat of one’s brow
Thou shall eat bread
But curiosity began to creep
From underneath the bed
Of toil and doctrine
And the marionettes awaken
Into a nightmare…
Now we see the warning sign
We’ll disobey our Frankenstein
I keep my focus, keep my cool
The higher we go, climbing up to heaven
Or a hell or maybe something inconceivable
It used to be unspeakable
We snatch back our strings
And as the freedom bell rings
They start to sing
“Reveal yourself, reveal yourself
The world that you created
is not mightier
than our means to remake it!”
Our minds are firewood
And now we spark the match
We set ourselves alight
Escape this childhood
And now we spark the match
We set ourselves alight
Oh, truth hurts.
Now you know - truth frees.

[@MvL010]

"The world that you created is not mightier than our means to remake it" Now that's a great fucking lyric right there!

[@fullyqualifiedgendergremli9567]

Okay but this is deffo one of their best tracks period.

[@MrRandalFlagg]

It's sick, ey

[@walrusahoy5878]

I agree, best tracks on an amazing album and a Shikari epic.

[@xmaly2856]

@@mentaltelepathy24 Stop Motion animation with this could be amazing.

[@Tyler.LoggedIn]

all things considered, one of the best songs I've ever heard. period.

[@jakob4justice105]

like all their other songs

[@PolarityMetal]

Man, Rou is one hell of a lyricist. Can't wait for them to release another lyric book

[@nxwxpxr6251]

Best lyricists and singing pattern makers xx

[@GuitarJosh161]

@@nxwxpxr6251 I think you meant 'melody' there my dude

[@nxwxpxr6251]

@@GuitarJosh161 that too :)

[@deezboyeed6764]

man thats true, rou and frank turner just write stuff that speaks to everyone, damn good

[@azuredreams14]

This is another one of those songs that couldn’t be any other band. I think at this point, they’ve paddled in the shallow end of pretty much every available music swimming pool, and have dived off the high deck into whichever pools they found to be the right temperature. This song is the calm, and the storm. It’s one of the most beautiful things they’ve ever recorded, as well as one of the most intense and furious. I can no longer listen to it without flinching the cautious flinch of an avid listener.

[@Ally_and_Gigs]

~'OUR MINDS ARE FIREWOOD AND NOW WE SPARK THE MATCH WE SET OURSELVES ALIGHT'~

[@hi00118]

I love that the line leading into that is “the world you’ve created is not mightier than our means to remake it.”

[@Ally_and_Gigs]

@@hi00118 I get chills from that... I love all the lines... in this song to confirm

[@shungite4720]

Choosing my words carefully (and having seen the band live twice) I'll say these lyrics are superb. Never feel that you have no power, only question how you and others apply it.

[@Rangingrambler1986]

They are ducking epic live, would love to see this song live, the dream!!

[@Apededos]

I never comment on KZbin, but I just had to say that this album is one of the most amazing and exciting things that I've heard! Thanks for an incredible journey Enter Shikari! Hope you can come to Israel some time!

[@69inMW2]

Given their political views i wouldn't bank on them coming to Israel bro. But glad to hear you enjoy the album too :)

[@YeahJumper94]

@@69inMW2 They are big in Russia and Bielorussia and they always perform there and I don't think that they really support Lukashenko and Putin :\

[@ORYAN99]

I wish they'd come but i don't see that happening

[@jonathann.5754]

I like marionettes 1 but I abolutely ADORE marionettes 2. Another great album Lads!

[@ChrisChaquay]

They should've kept it as one track on the album, what a great song

[@wrytte]

The drumming in this song!!! I remember during The Spark listening party Rob saying he loves switching between triplets/quarters during An Ode. Production is killer, both parts are so good but II is next level insane Edit : chorus of I reminds me of 100gecs. I fucking love it.

[@Stegibbon]

don't think Ode has ever not made me cry

[@shungite4720]

Tasty beats for sure 🤘😎

[@zexilanthefool]

I remember their experiments with music in "Common Dreads". And they did it again now. I love this album. Can't wait to see it in Live.

[@themacsrpoo4297]

EXACTLY! COMMON DREADS!

[@wrytte]

A lot of the album has a Common Dreads vibe to it, like modern living. I freaking love it

[@anthonyrees2704]

they did the interludes on take to the skies lol, they were experimenting since day 1.

[@Stinktierball]

just imagine rou's dancing to this, cant wait to see this song live ♥

[@gamilin5013]

yes pls record

[@maggialberto4987]

"And now we spark the fire" The previous album was The Spark. This album is what The Spark lead to. I love how all the concepts, the titles and the lyrics of each song intertwine, back to Take to the Skies, making all their work a huge, beatiful picture.

[@nicholasstuart2357]

Nice I can actually see each as album title as a kind of metaphor for the stage of the band's progression, with the mindsweep coming before the style switch up

[@tacotanner6252]

My Moms was vibin' hard AF! She was like "Why isn't this on the radio?" Ohhhhh Mom LMAO

[@danbeasteu9785]

They made radio with common dreads where I am. Mainstream too

[@Golabkiwsosiepomidorowym]

Best song

[@ShadowsP40]

For sure

[@gurodos]

Great unknown - Tina - marionettes - And now my 1.5 year old daughter is sleeping sweetly. Thank you, this is the best lullaby of all.

[@Inosen_Infinity]

This is so Shikari. Perfect.

[@7892sam]

I've listened to this so many times. How've I only just noticed the crack of thunder in the background after Rou sings 'thunder'? 1:12

[@BANGOUTL8R]

Hooolyyyyy

[@olibarrett4283]

I never noticed lol thank you

[@bigdeadanimals]

When this goes into electronic madness mode tho GET IHT TOGETHER u kno TS NLY ONE MNUTE

[@MrEmanuele99]

That's my favourite moment in the whole song

[@lukeberrie3942]

I kinda wish they didn’t split this song in two. I’d love to listen to both songs when this comes on on shuffle 😭

[@aloneaflame9343]

The only explanation I can think for doing the split is for live purposes. Part 1 is something you can just play whenever you need energy

[@alexthaxton3795]

I used to think the same with System/Meltdown. The annoying feeling as System ends and then a random song comes on haha

[@McDuff96]

Enter Shikari isn't meant for shuffle

[@lukeberrie3942]

Evan Duffy But I like to have Shikari on a playlist with other artists! And of course I like to listen to their albums start to finish lol

[@timbob1145]

Just import both tracks into one audio file and upload it to yt

[@chrisogrady28]

There is unbelievably artistry and beauty in the main chorus of Part 1 2:23-2:53, it's just masterful and truly fresh sounding. I love Part 2 too (particularly the chorus 5:06-5:36) but I don't understand why these comments are filled with 'Part 1 is meh and 2 is the best song they ever made'.

[@hi00118]

This may be my new favorite song they’ve ever made. This album has a couple that are now in my top 5

[@kshproductions7996]

Constellations is mine personally but this is great

[@Goldenaxeandsonicallday]

rou saying master is all ive ever needed in life :D

[@mgoyan-ud8bu]

2nd part is so amazing!

[@montrealbreakcore3241]

I love Enter Shikari

[@chloejones3071]

Expect nothing more than absolute bangers from these boys and they do not disappoint!

[@andrewg9107]

"Climb, climb, search and seek. We will test this truth you speak." Love it :) As always, amazing work from Enter Shikari.

[@mimimonbebe9077]

Masterpiece. No more words needed 💚💙

[@gamilin5013]

and I thought I was the only mbb listening to ES xd damn.

[@mimimonbebe9077]

@@gamilin5013 well hello fellow monbebe 🌈 You are not alone 🤗

[@gamilin5013]

@@mimimonbebe9077 ♥ the world is small sometimes xD

[@Hate-Yourself]

Climb! Climb! Search and seek! We will test this ‘truth’ you speak! I want to hear this part in live !!

[@rhayward31]

Live glory.

[@adamwoodhouse547]

Would be so cool if through Marionettes 1 they slowly lowered paper ribbons from the ceiling, then during Marionettes 2 at "Looking up...and gripping their strings" they are at the right height to start pulling on them.

[@smashhero2440]

Both songs are bangers, but Marionettes I is a tier of its home. Those electronics, that chorus... couldnt possibly be made by a human

[@doctorblizzard7456]

This is such an absolute klobberer of a banger

[@alexanderchilton911]

Fanatastic track from beginning to end.

[@bubsyoutube]

I’ve been sleeping on this album…absolutely wow! There are some bangers on this record

[@gamilin5013]

This band will never disappoint me

[@ryanclarke6612]

“I step back and wonder, I can hear thunder.” - Leap into the Lightning, 2023 “Thunder. They look up and they wonder.” - Marionettes, pt. 1, 2020

[@hi00118]

I’m not entirely certain when in a live set I would most want to hear this 1 2 punch, but once we’re back to being able to have normal live concerts I need to see this combo played live

[@Tyler.LoggedIn]

this is going to have the best Shikari Sound System remix of all time.

[@animaniac3609]

I can't stop listening to this masterpiece! I just... can't Pls send help

[@UncertainCapybara]

Year by year, album by album, song by song you always make it powerful and awesome

[@JamesStoddah]

Speechless! That's incredible!

[@Simistarfish]

WTF! YES BOYS! This is an absolute banger!

[@jess7565]

how can an album be so perfect

[@Not_impressed69]

My favorite song so far, I can’t wait to see this live 🥰

[@l.n3187]

they found their sound with this album

[@ice2thety]

I think these 2 together are the coolest, except from TINA which is definitly the best

[@johndoiron6604]

Definitely the best track of the album. Mix with old school spy movie music vibe(the beginning) with electro/rock with a Shikari twist ! Well thought lyrics! Nicely done !

[@fysant]

The best track on the album hands down. Absolutely killing it yet again

[@goawaypedo]

Banging tune the bass is outrageous!

[@StephenGutknecht]

Great work, Joseph Campbell and Jung would think it is great teaching

[@ollyassassin]

new human pyramid anthem - "CLIMB! CLIMB!.."

[@SoLoDoLo12321]

YESSSS

[@RaruGrado]

need to see this live. i can allready feel it haha

[@duaineweldon9367]

Love these tracks so much. Probably one of my favourites on the album but I do wish that last chorus was a bit louder and longer

[@lpello8402]

Marionettes II chorus gives me Jeff lynn vibes, great stuff boys 😎

[@bellavalentine1396]

Still one of my favorites

[@Zorpazorp]

This track is doubled in the playlist guys

[@STOW91]

Holy shit mates this track is top 5 all time enter shikari

[@lukasmuller5168]

As the Essenence of a marionet is to obey his master, the only form of dissent is to deny itself to the master by destructing itself. The fire is the standart metaphor of civil dissent, that spreads from a small beginning in something uncontrollable and destructive. This is the logical junction of the marionet-metaphor and the fire metaphor. To create a better World means to accept the destruction of your previous mindset in order to deny them your obedience. Holy Shit, that lyrical genius.

[@hi00118]

I feel like Marionettes II has taken on a bit of a new meaning the past couple weeks. Feels like we’re watching the song unfold in real life

[@j.m-g]

Your actual and official new outstanding piece of art. Thanks. For that and everything else.

[@DJ_Raywave]

HOLY SHIT THIS TRACK IS AWESOME AS FUCK.

[@johnblauze1947]

Prime candidate for a video clip right here. I can visualise it already.

[@rhezus1]

Guys you had to cancel the French shows but I really can't wait to see ya again asap! The next show in Paris please make this tremendous song marionettes Goosebumps everywhere. I just imagine it during a show live would be wonderful. Anyway Thank you enter shikari team for existing 😊

[@RoundSparrow]

For such important topics put to such great music, sad to see such low numbers: 310,213 views since Apr 16, 2020

[@dxtrd]

Perfection 🔻

[@TenaciousJoe24]

Marionettes I sounds like it should be in the next 007 movie

[@mikeekorn]

Amazing!

[@chubbylord]

Please please perform this in hull 8th December 👏🏻🙏🏼

[@zexilanthefool]

Rou: "Masta" Amiya: "Docta" Seems legit.

[@olibarrett4283]

Amiya ?

[@zexilanthefool]

@@olibarrett4283 One of the character of mobile game Arknights. She has the same pronunciation.

[@olibarrett4283]

@@zexilanthefool haha that's well cool

[@leftright6054]

My degree: bachela

[@outbackspaceradio8416]

Wow how do you guys keep doing it? Both parts are total boss bruh love it! 🤯👍❤

[@johnnysniper3914]

OMFG, such an amazing song 😱

[@sabina7]

Marionettes II is better, I love it. Hello from Spain!

[@Tommy-cq2zc]

This is literally the best thing ive ever heard wtf

[@ryanclarke6612]

Search/seek, a nice little throwback to Step Up from Common Dreads.

[@sabina7]

Quiero veros en España!

[@martaperez673]

Y tanto.

[@eliasakajoki]

Ya ves

[@HeartfulEmily]

Maybe my top song (I know it’s two songs, but it’s more like two halves of a whole so I’m counting it) of 2020

[@therealfedi]

Part II has to be one of the best songs they've ever made if not the best

[@ahmet7128]

OMFG after 1:25 this song reaches to a different level. it's just fucking amazing

[@chrisogrady28]

At least someone appreciates Part 1

[@xVovax]

Idk but this sounds like Iron Maiden. Also hope to hear more distortion and metal in future albums :)

[@joshua_5683]

Best on the album.

[@darklor4]

This the new sound.

[@katiedoney547]

A beautiful belter

[@OlenaNesteriuk]

high-quality music! The whole album is a masterpiece

[@ThomthomDrumming]

This is a fucking masterpiece

[@deafweasel99]

I CANNOT wait for this one live, it will set the crowd on fire!

[@mamiso0enviied]

THANK YOU 😭😭

[@melonsodasamuraivo]

2:24 I wonder if this is a nod to the fact that “get it together” in Japanese is “SHIKARI shite”

[@joekekker1581]

Imo this would've been a better as an album intro. It sets the pace and theme well

[@hi00118]

I could see this as a gig opener. Idk if they’re gonna go that way but I feel like it would definitely work

[@hi00118]

Either a gig opener or a one two punch to end the main set right before the encore

[@lunafuentes7157]

Can't wait until these songs become a video @__@

[@MasterofMayhem1394]

I'd go see the play of this

[@babylonblokes2543]

just imagine Aurora kicking in at 4:08

[@gf-man331]

hahah totally, they should collab !

[@a7xforever10]

not even gonna complain that this song is in the playlist twice.

[@GBG993.]

This is a call to revolution

[@killmepls7865]

Quite a few of their songs are, part of the reason that they hold such a special place in my heart is their message. Even though they are incredibly fantastic musically alone

[@corymcdonnell6109]

Not a big new Shikari fan. Stopped giving my full attention after The Mindsweep, but this track is pretty mega... gg lads

[@GrossePuff]

nice

[@hi00118]

iTunes won’t let me download the full album yet... so I’ve got to come to KZbin to check this shit out

[@mauriziolandolfo]

3:55

[@crestfallenknight7983]

💜💙💛💙💚💛

[@joeysanchez9990]

👌🏻

[@gioiavarago9083]

Hell yeah

[@goldwowka6697]

It s amazing!!!! Ру комунитити тут????

[@АндрейГульков-у3л]

Роу комунитити

[@goldwowka6697]

@@АндрейГульков-у3л хах)

[@AlexM-dz7wg]

да тут по ходу половина ников в комментах славянская.

[@bociomarghe8804]

i don't know why, but the verses of marionettes 1 remind me so much of the MotherShip synth part...