In Job For A Cowboy's song "Summon The Hounds," the lyrics depict a metaphorical and sinister narrative. The song seems to reflect on a society or system that oppresses and exploits the weak while rewarding the wealthy and powerful. The first line, "Summon the servants that are chained at the throat by a tarnished chain only devoted to their prosperous fathers," suggests that there are individuals who are bound to serve their affluent ancestors. The "tarnished chain" symbolizes the oppressive nature of this servitude. The next line, "A grip so tight it bruises the neck when the beast exhales the horror's that settle internally," portrays the suffocating grip of this oppressor. The "beast" here represents the corrupt and oppressive power that causes internal turmoil and misery for those who are oppressed. The next few lines, "Galloping toward immoral intent with the set bounties on the heads of the righteous," indicate that those in power are pursuing immoral actions and have set rewards for eliminating those who are morally upright or righteous. It suggests that in this society, the oppressors view those with good intentions as a threat to their interests. "The dismantled bodies given back for validation and gratuity to amuse the gods of fortune" implies that the bodies of the victims are exploited and used as a means to please the higher powers or the wealthy elites. The phrase "gods of fortune" could symbolize the forces that benefit from this system of oppression, such as greed or material wealth. The verse continues with "The itching appetite grows as these hounds unearth the leaders and thieve on the lives of the weak beneath them." Here, the "hounds" can be interpreted as the agents or enforcers of the oppressive system, who eagerly prey on the vulnerable and exploit them for their own gain. "Aggravation dissolves into a joyous laughter as the oppressors loan vows to benefit the wealthy" suggests that the oppressors take pleasure in their actions and even mock those they oppress. The line implies that they make empty promises (loan vows) to maintain the wealth and privileges of the already wealthy. The subsequent lines, "And cast down the frail hero by hero slaughtered in vain, assassinations of demigods in secrecy," reveal a recurring pattern of systematically destroying any attempts at resistance or heroes who arise to challenge the system. These assassinations are carried out in secrecy, which suggests that the oppressive forces operate behind closed doors, away from public scrutiny. The final line, "A never-ending pattern to cast down the frail and throne the elite," sums up the overarching theme of the song. It suggests that within this society or system, there is an ongoing cycle of suppressing the weak and empowering the elite. It implies that the oppression and exploitation are deeply ingrained and unlikely to change. Overall, "Summon The Hounds" presents a dark and unsettling portrayal of a society where the powerful oppress the weak, and the pursuit of wealth and power fuels this unbalanced and unjust system.
