Lyrics
Don't wanna be a martyr in this war
Expressing a reluctance to become a martyr or a victim in the ongoing conflict.
Don't wanna hear the same excuses anymore
Rejecting repetitive excuses and a desire to move beyond them.
That everything's a threat and it's only gonna get wose if we let it
Commenting on the perception that everything is seen as a threat, and the situation may worsen if not addressed.
don't wanna blame the rich for what they got
Declining to blame the wealthy for their possessions.
Don't point a finger at the poor for what they have not
Avoiding pointing fingers at the poor for their lack of possessions.
Though the politician and the priest live in the belly of the beast because we fed it
Highlighting the irony that politicians and priests, who should represent morality, are part of the problem because society has contributed to their power.
freedom is seldom found by beatin someone to the ground
Stating that true freedom is not achieved through violence or oppression.
Tellin em how everything is gonna be now, yeah,
Criticizing the approach of telling others how everything will be without considering their perspectives.
now if the tables were turned tell me how you would feel
Encouraging empathy by asking the listener to imagine a reversal of roles.
Somebody busted up into your house tellin you to stay still
Creating a scenario where someone breaks into a house, questioning how one would feel in such a situation.
While the leaders will deny defeat the innocent they testify by dyin in the street
Highlighting the denial of responsibility by leaders while innocent people suffer and die in the streets.
freedom is seldom found by beatin someone to the ground
Reiterating that true freedom is not attained through violence or domination.
Tellin em how everything is gonna be
Emphasizing the negative consequences of dictating how everything will be to others.
Freedom is seldom found by beatin someone to the ground
Repeating the idea that freedom is not achieved by subjugating others.
Tellin em how everything is gonna be now
Reiterating the criticism of telling others how everything will be without considering their input.
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