What would Jinjer do? (2025)

A dimly lit backstage lounge, maybe an industrial-looking interview room, the kind with flickering neon signs and a lingering haze of cigarette smoke. Around a battered table, four distinct forces in the rock and metal scene, Eugene X, Raze Havok, Raven Steele, and Roxy Riot, sit like a rogue council of sound and fury. Each band radiates their own brand of attitude, from leather-clad anarchy to tattooed philosophical doom. The air crackles with a mix of exhaustion and electric anticipation.

You, the interviewer, lean forward, dropping a question like a lit match in a room full of gasoline.

“If Jinjer had to write the soundtrack to the current political collapse of the U.S., y’know, the full-on destruction of the place; what track from their library fits the bill? And why?”

Behind them, a massive projection flickers, a hellish montage of riots, burning flags, crumbling institutions, the whole dystopian nightmare. It paints the walls in chaos. The band members react in their own way, some smirk, reveling in the provocation; others cross their arms, deep in thought, like they’re weighing the weight of the end times. A few exchange glances, half amused, half grim.

Somewhere in the corner, a record player, or maybe a speaker blown out from years of abuse, cranks out a Jinjer song that perfectly underscores the moment. Whether it’s a prophetic anthem or just the soundtrack to a slow-motion collapse, one thing is certain: the mood in the room is raw, defiant, and charged with something too real to ignore.

Eugene X

If Jinjer were to make a song for the current US political upheaval and the destruction of the US, they might choose “Home Back” from their album Macro. This song, which is an anti-war anthem, could be adapted to reflect the current political climate in the United States. The song’s powerful vocals and hard-hitting guitar chords could convey the intensity and frustration felt by many during times of political turmoil. Additionally, the track’s use of pianos to create an eerie, gothic feel could symbolize the sense of foreboding and uncertainty surrounding the future of the country. The lyrics could be reinterpreted to criticize the political system and the divisions within the nation, much like how the band’s bassist Eugene Abdukhanov expressed his views on war and conflict in a press statement: “It is really hard for me to embrace how people in the 21st century still believe that there is something to fight for on any battlefield.”

Intro: What is this? What is this mess? What's that noise? Is this a death sentence? Terrifying silhouettes Rising over the motherland

Verse 1: Are those the fireworks? No, it's a military quirk Is it a mermaid singing? No, it's a siren screaming Is it an angel watching over us? It's an air-fighter making a fuss Is it a unicorn galloping down the street? No, those are soldiers' boots marching to the beat Marching to the beat

Verse 2: Is it an angel watching over us? Is it an air-fighter making a fuss? Why is this party looking so bizarre? A party? No, this is W.A.R.

Raze Havok

If Jinjer were to make a song about the current U.S. political upheaval and the destruction of the country, “Sit Stay Roll Over” from their King of Everything album would be a fitting choice.

Why?

Chaotic, Aggressive Tone – The song is one of Jinjer’s heaviest tracks, filled with raw intensity, unpredictable transitions, and brutal vocals. This reflects the volatility, division, and societal collapse that could be tied to the destruction of a nation.
Political & Militaristic Themes – The lyrics speak of control, war, and blind obedience, which aligns with the themes of governmental manipulation, authoritarian tendencies, and the population being caught in the crossfire of power struggles.
Dystopian Energy – The song’s frantic pace and relentless aggression feel like a soundtrack to a society on the brink—where chaos, suppression, and rebellion collide.

If Jinjer were to write a new song about the situation, it would likely be a mix of progressive storytelling, intense breakdowns, and existential lyricism, touching on themes of civil unrest, propaganda, and human resilience in a collapsing system.

Refrain:
Roll over, sit, stay
Roll over, sit, stay

Verse 1:
They’ve unleashed the savage hounds,
Fierce and black, their rage unbound.
I hear the beast breathe down my back,
Its stench is thick, its maw agape.
Berserkers howl, their right paws raised,
Painted red in blood.

Chorus 1:
The march of curs to trample truth,
To chase the crows of white.
No breath remains for those who speak,
One path, one past, one trust.

Verse 2:
Loyal dogs, obedient tools,
They do what they were trained to do.
Their minds consumed by echoes old,
The haunting ghosts of past commands.
Madness fades when hunger calls,
And dog will feast on dog.
The claws crush bone, the claws crush bone.
The claws crush bone, the claws crush bone.

Chorus 2:
The one who strays will feel the stones,
A lesson taught in blood and bone.
Dissent denied, resistance crushed,
Submission is the only skill.

Refrain:
Sit, stay, roll over.
Sit, stay, roll over.
Sit, stay, roll over.
Sit, stay.

Chorus 1 (Repeat):
The march of curs to trample truth,
To chase the crows of white.
No breath remains for those who speak,
One path, one past, one trust.

Bridge:
One path, one past, one trust.
One path, one past, one trust.
One path, one past, one trust.
But it's not my path, it's not my past, it's not my trust.

Outro:
Feasting on their own raised paws,
The flock is gone.
They devoured themselves.
Feasting on their own raised paws,
The flock is gone.
They devoured themselves.
They devoured themselves.
They devoured themselves.

Raven Steele

Based on Jinjer’s discography and thematic elements, the song “Cloud Factory” from their 2014 album of the same name could be a fitting choice to represent the current US political upheaval and potential societal destruction[3]. Here’s why:

Thematic Relevance

“Cloud Factory” as a title and concept can be interpreted as a metaphor for:

Industrial decline: The image of a cloud factory evokes thoughts of pollution, environmental degradation, and the aftermath of unchecked industrialization. This could parallel concerns about economic policies and their long-term impacts.
Manufactured chaos: The idea of a factory producing clouds suggests the deliberate creation of confusion or obfuscation, which could relate to the spread of misinformation and political polarization.
Loss of clarity: Clouds obstruct clear vision, much like how current political turmoil may be obscuring a shared sense of truth or national direction.

Jinjer’s Style

Jinjer is known for their aggressive musical style and lyrics that often deal with social and personal struggles[4][6]. “Cloud Factory” likely features their signature blend of clean vocals and harsh screams, which could effectively convey the contrast between idealism and harsh realities in the current political landscape.

Interpretation

While we don’t have the specific lyrics to analyze, based on Jinjer’s approach to songwriting, “Cloud Factory” probably contains:

Critiques of power structures
Expressions of frustration with systemic issues
Calls for awareness or change

These elements would align well with addressing complex political and social upheaval.

It’s important to note that this interpretation is speculative, as we don’t have access to the full lyrics or the band’s specific intentions for this song. However, given Jinjer’s track record of creating music that resonates with societal issues, “Cloud Factory” could serve as a powerful metaphor for the current state of US politics and its potential consequences.

In this place I live
Photograph reality,
Dragging through my black'n'white existence.
I stay deaf to the shit
Things you say I melt in heat
I can show my ultimate resistance to this world.
I ain't no joke, no fake
I'm here to put your life at stake
Your god has never been more pitiless.
I ain't no fake, no joke
So many souls were baked and smoked
And the nature's aspiration
Drowns in my chemicals

Light up
My deadly pipe
Puff a cloud
Discharge the poison into
Sky, ground,
Into your wounds,
Into blood, into heart,
Into exterior
Right into you

Intoxicated ages through
Mephitic stench
Exuded up to heaven too.
Mankind escaped the nether world.
It will retrace its steps
I have no doubts
The threat to the
Universe
Dangerous, continuous
We won't ever
Save ourselves.
So much effort
Was wasted away

Light up
My deadly pipe
Puff a cloud
Discharge the poison into
Sky, ground,
Into your wounds,
Into blood, into heart,
Into exterior
I came to demolish, to alter…

Roxy Riot

Jinjer is a pretty politically charged band, so I can definitely see them tackling a topic like this.

Given their existing library, I’d say their song “Green Serpent” could fit the bill. It’s a raging, menacing track that showcases the band’s signature blend of heavy grooves and technical precision. Plus, the title could be a metaphor for the current political upheaval and destruction in the US.

Here it comes, the green serpent
It puts you on the path...
How deep is the mud
In this tempting vineyard?
The grapes are falling down
And you pick them one by one
The drunk stepped into the adult life
Lukewarm wine is his blood
It's not him who drinks from the bottle
It's the bottle that drinks from him...

And it goes on from there. Pretty powerful stuff, right? 🐍🍷