Discover the story of the song > Annihilation – A Perfect Circle

The lyrics describe a situation where power is controlling everything. The protagonist is saying that people who live for death will ultimately suffer the consequences. They believe that life becomes easier if you accept and reject the system that determines how things should be. The protagonist also talks about how the nation is being pushed towards destruction through arms production. They say that ultimately, it is up to each person to choose between peace or annihilation.