Lyrics
Unjustified, persecution of my free mind.
Expressing frustration at unjust persecution affecting the speaker's free thoughts.
I'm horrified, the cruel nature of you and your kind
Feeling horror at the cruel nature of the people and their similar mindset.
Crucified for just trying to be myself.
Describing the feeling of being crucified for attempting to be true to oneself.
Suicide, I'd rather die than live in your hell.
Strongly asserting a preference for suicide over living in the oppressive environment described as "hell."
I will not break, I will not bend,
Declaring resilience and refusal to break or yield under external pressure.
I will not go quietly, I will never bow down to them.
Emphasizing a determination to resist quietly and never bow down to external influences.
I close my eyes, I can see more clearly,
Seeking clarity by closing one's eyes metaphorically to perceive the truth beyond external judgments.
You criticize the things I hold dearly
Acknowledging criticism of the speaker's cherished beliefs or values.
You victimize because you fear me
Pointing out victimization resulting from the fear others have towards the speaker.
It's your demise, you should have let me be.
Stating that the oppressors' downfall is a consequence of not allowing the speaker to be themselves.
You won't break me down.
Asserting resilience and determination not to be broken down by external forces.
The harder I swim against the tide the more it pulls me down
Metaphorically expressing the difficulty of resisting external pressures that try to bring the speaker down.
Feel the pressure on my life, as I struggle and fight not to drown.
Describing the intense pressure on the speaker's life as they struggle to avoid succumbing to external influences.
Why do you, why do you try to break me, you'll never break me down.
Questioning the motive behind attempts to break the speaker, asserting they won't succumb to the pressure.
I'll never let you break me, you'll never break me down.
Reiterating the speaker's resolve not to let external forces break them down.
The more I try to live my life the harder you are on me
Expressing the difficulty of living life under constant pressure and scrutiny.
There is no wrong there is no right, what will it take for you to see?
Presenting a plea for understanding and acceptance, highlighting the absence of absolute right or wrong in the speaker's actions.
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