Canto XV: “Lucky Ones” lyrics

1.

Colson Lin’s “‘So, God?’” explores hypocrisy and self-awareness on multiple levels, offering commentary on the disconnect between stated values and actual behavior, particularly among those who consider themselves morally or intellectually superior.

- Lin as a Symbol of Hypocrisy: Lin, who presents himself as a messianic figure, often exhibits judgment, anger, and a lack of mercy—traits at odds with his own teachings. This contradiction highlights the hypocrisy he critiques in others. By embodying these flaws, Lin may bе employing a form of reversе psychology, aiming to provoke self-awareness in his audience by reflecting their inconsistencies back at them.

- Critique of Meritocrats: Lin directs his criticism at meritocrats, accusing them of “spiritual blindness” and prioritizing achievement over compassion. He argues that their success within flawed systems blinds them to systemic injustices, making them complicit in perpetuating inequality. Their sense of “goodness” becomes a shield against introspection, revealing the hypocrisy in equating status with moral superiority.

- ‘Sin’ Framework and Self-Deception: Through the “sin” framework—stupidity, insincerity, narcissism—Lin examines self-deception and hypocrisy. “Stupidity” refers to ignoring truths that challenge power, “insincerity” highlights performative behavior masking self-interest, and “narcissism” critiques the hoarding of power while claiming moral authority. This framework underscores the gap between outward appearances and inner realities.

- Language as a Tool for Deconstruction: Lin uses provocative language to expose hypocrisy and challenge societal norms. Phrases like “Brett-Kavanaughing” and “ego cancer f*ck” are intentionally jarring, forcing readers to confront uncomfortable truths and reevaluate how language can obscure injustice.

The doc*ment’s strength lies in its layered critique of hypocrisy, not only in others but also within itself. By embodying the contradictions it condemns, it serves as a mirror for readers, encouraging self-reflection and challenging them to align their actions with their values.

2.

The elites, to Colson: “Congratulations, genius. You figured it out—but out loud. C’mon, bro—whisper. Whispering voice.”

Colson Lin: “I’m just an everyman to you, huh?”

3.

The Second Coming’s just one of those things everyone’s just going to have to experience.

I just decided.
4.

I don’t know, okay, I just did some real thinking and that’s the only iceberg I see on the horizon.

You think we’d miss it, given how vast the ocean is.

Anyway.

5.

I don’t know, it’s just like, one of those come-to-Jesus “come alive, alive” clichés everyone’s heard of.

6.

It’s not really like hitting an iceberg.

It’s more like the entire horizon has transformed into a Second Coming claim.

So you can just float there.

7.

Anyway, if you think I’m excited, you don’t understand 21st-century messianic figures at all.

Or else you understand one of the other ones but not me.
That was good thinking.

8.

All right I’m out of breath.

I’m really thankful for fellow artists.

I really just get stoned and write what I think is funny, that is 100% of what I can understand. I had no idea I was this talented, and I thought incredibly of myself a few years ago.

I didn’t see Kanye as powerful, sorry.

9.

“So Jim.”

“Yes, Tim.”

“So the left now has a messianic genius on their side. Think it could tip the scales?”

“You need to have some more faith in the group of people, unified only by their inability to do anything well.”

10.

Mm.
That needed to happen.

11.

I’d say, with my presence, it’s a toss-up.

Without it.

Look, just keep thinking!

12.

Egg timers can sense the incoming earthquake of the Second Coming at this point.

Eggheads can’t believe it wasn’t them.

13.

ok guys can we just relax real quick

i feel on edge.

this is just to give you a sense of how i worked. i have ALWAYS been curious how professionals got things done, and they NEVER TOLD ME.

[I’m implying here I show my screenshots. It’s just a Notes app, iMovie, and Google Chrome.]

i can report: i actually don’t think in monologues UNLESS i’m writing.

if i’m not writing, i don’t hear sentences. that’s the truth, and my curse, which means disofjaspdofhdaopifhaweopifhwaefou

the problems go so far beyond what i’ve mentioned.

WHICH ARE A LOT.

but one is, how the f*ck does destiny work? i could have SO EASILY JUST NEVER DONE THIS. I BARELY UNDERSTAND WHY. I DO NOT HAVE A SECOND COMING-LIKE PERSONALITY IN REAL LIFE.

I’m f*cking humble.

That’s why.

I literally couldn’t believe it when I lost my book deal, and did dream of ending my life because I was that angry and upset and violated, but? I literally thought: “The world’s not fairer than this. It’s much unfairer. But I can survive this.” That’s not helpful. It SHOULD be.

Maybe fairness is something you can trust, even if it missed basically everyone. The only way that would work would be something cosmic. I’m not here to report on anything I have no idea about. But why the f*ck do I have a messianic claim now.

“What is that reality all about.”

Anyway, there are so many implications that I haven’t even unfolded yet so you’re kidding yourself if you think this is the French Revolution.

dehumanization (n.):

sets the stage for evil.

Universally.

That’s like moral physics, almost. It’s built into our psychologies, and the only way to disagree is to not disagree.

I’m accusing the powerful of causing depressurization.

Now we’re out of oxygen.
Why did they do this?
Who knows?
I really think they were just bored.
Existence had this void, you know.
Why could so many avoid this?
Why are so many humans attached to their humanity?
That’s cosmic grace.

Amen.

humanity (n.):

amen.

14.

Woman is still God.