Better Dead Than Red
Defying Oppression: Embrace Freedom Over Tyranny
Lyrics
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Encouragement or command to take action.
History repeats itself yes we see that today
Noting the repetition of historical events in the present.
Murder and genocide see it's no game to play
Highlighting the seriousness of murder and genocide, emphasizing they are not trivial matters.
Poverty stricken their story pre-written to live in mortal decay
Describing the predetermined fate of those in poverty, living in terrible conditions.
These are blatant lies used against the human race
Calling attention to blatant falsehoods used against humanity.
Telling broken promises just to shove it in your face
Referring to the deceitful nature of broken promises made to humiliate.
They want you on the floor ready to submit
Indicating a desire for submission, wanting people to yield.
As they watch the blood and sweat on your pathetic face drip
Describing a scene of cruelty and indifference as someone suffers.
Insanity toying with humanity
Pointing out the insanity of playing with human lives.
Eyes closed deceived no one knows
Emphasizing the deception when people are unaware and compliant.
Don't obey resist committee
Encouraging resistance against authority.
You're off Better dead than red
Implying it's better to die than embrace communism ("red" symbolizing communism).
Just take a look back and you will clearly see
Encouraging reflection on history to understand the dangers of Marxist-Leninist ideologies.
Marxism, Leninism, it's all just tyranny
Labeling Marxism and Leninism as forms of tyranny.
Voted in the threat begins life will soon deplete
Warning about the consequences after voting in oppressive ideologies.
Hunger plagued desolate streets left sick and infected
Describing the dire consequences of hunger and sickness in neglected areas.
Those who lead stare back at you indifferent unaffected
Depicting leaders as indifferent and unaffected by the suffering they cause.
Claw your way gasp for air you're being pushed down under
Describing the struggle to survive despite being pushed down.
Dictatorship of careless minds it soon must be sundered
Calling for the overthrow of a dictatorship formed by uncaring minds.
Insanity toying with humanity
Reiterating the insanity of playing with human lives.
Eyes closed deceived no one knows
Emphasizing the deception when people are unaware and compliant.
Don't obey resist committee
Encouraging resistance against authority, similar to line 11.
You're off better dead than red
Reiterating the sentiment that death is preferable to embracing communism.
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