Onset

Unveiling Society's Turmoil Through "Onset" by Buckcherry
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Lyrics

The counter culture left us with some redness in the eyes

The speaker reflects on the aftermath of the counter culture, hinting at the impact on their perception with "redness in the eyes."

Faded jeans and politics and shooters in the sky

References societal elements like faded jeans, politics, and violence ("shooters in the sky") that have influenced the speaker's worldview.

Diagnosed a menace and I'm broken in the mind

The speaker acknowledges being labeled a menace and feeling mentally broken, suggesting internal struggles.

The doctor said the Ritalin would surely work out fine

Describes a medical approach, Ritalin, as a potential solution to the speaker's mental challenges, indicating a desire for improvement.

You're always there, you're always with me

Expresses a sense of constant presence, possibly referring to an influential figure or force in the speaker's life.

You always fill me up (It's scary out there)

Highlights the supportive nature of the presence, providing comfort in a world perceived as frightening ("It's scary out there").

You're always fair, you always miss me,

Reiterates the consistent support and connection, with a sense of longing ("you always miss me").

You always bring me love

Emphasizes the positive influence by stating that this presence always brings love to the speaker's life.


Flower rich emotion and I can't control my mind

Introduces an emotional state described as "flower rich," possibly suggesting intense and vibrant emotions that are challenging to manage.

A drop of anti-matter and I'll blow up all mankind

Mentions a dangerous element ("anti-matter") and the potential for catastrophic consequences, symbolizing a volatile mindset.

Maybe I am jaded, or I'm mean, or I am blind

The speaker questions their own character, considering the possibilities of being jaded, mean, or blind.

Live in fear of God is real there's nothing left to hide

Addresses a fear of the reality of God and implies a sense of exposure or vulnerability with "nothing left to hide."

You're always there, you're always with me

Repeats the idea of constant presence and support, reinforcing the importance of this connection.

You always fill me up (It's scary out there)

Reiterates the comforting nature of the presence, juxtaposed with the acknowledgment of the external world's scariness.

You're always fair, you always miss me

Expresses a sentiment of fairness in the relationship, with the presence always being fair to the speaker.

You always bring me love

Emphasizes the consistent positive impact, stating that this presence always brings love into the speaker's life.


It's not the same living on the edge

Addresses a sense of change and unease, possibly related to living on the edge of societal norms.

I'm not the same so go ahead and ride

Suggests personal transformation, indicating that the speaker is not the same as before, encouraging others to continue their own paths ("go ahead and ride").

Ride, ride, ride

Repeats the directive to "ride," possibly encouraging a forward movement or journey despite the challenges.

You're always there, you're always with me

Reiterates the theme of constant support and presence, reinforcing the importance of this connection.

You always fill me up (It's scary out there)

Repeats the idea of being filled up by the presence, accompanied by a reminder of the external world's challenges ("It's scary out there").

You're always fair, you always miss me

Expresses a sense of being missed by the constant presence, adding another layer to the relationship.

You always bring me love

Reiterates the positive impact, stating that the presence always brings love into the speaker's life.

Never be scared

Concludes with an assertion of fearlessness, suggesting that the constant support has eliminated fear from the speaker's life.

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