ELIMINATE
Rising Against Injustice: Can't Swim's Powerful Message in 'ELIMINATE'
Lyrics
how far have we gone
Reflecting on the extent of regression or setbacks experienced.
backwards what year do we live in
Questioning the era the society seems to be stuck in.
it's hard to believe the past has shown us all nothing
Expressing skepticism about the lessons learned from the past.
another kid gone
Mourning the loss of another young life.
how loud do their cries have to become
Questioning the level of distress that must be reached for attention.
to be heard in a crowd of tone deaf people wielding guns
Highlighting the challenge of being heard in a society indifferent to gun violence.
so raise your fist in the sky
Encouraging a symbolic gesture of resistance or solidarity.
raise your first hold em high
Emphasizing the importance of holding onto one's convictions.
no prayers won't save their lives
Rejecting the efficacy of prayers to prevent loss of life.
cruelty they tried to hide
Condemning attempts to conceal acts of cruelty.
they got the power we got the numbers
Observing a power dynamic favoring authority but asserting strength in numbers.
we called your bluff
Challenging the authority's deceptive tactics.
hide at the top we'll break through from under
Expressing determination to overcome challenges from below.
we called your bluff
Reiterating the exposure of authority's deceit.
a nervous breakdown
Describing a state of emotional collapse.
why count the tragedies a year
Questioning the selective attention given to tragedies and blaming the youth.
when you're blaming the young? until it's your son
Highlighting the inconsistency in empathy until a personal connection is made.
tell me now who lives in fear?
Prompting reflection on who truly experiences fear in society.
so listen closely we won't let history repeat itself
Promising not to allow a repetition of negative historical events.
listen to me you're not the only one in need of help
Asserting the shared need for assistance and understanding.
you're not the only one
Reassuring that struggles are not faced alone.
they got the power we got the numbers
Reiterating the strength in numbers against those in power.
(your lucks run out)
Suggesting the end of favorable circumstances for the powerful.
hide at the top we'll break through from under
Emphasizing the determination to break through obstacles.
(can't stop us now)
Asserting that nothing can hinder progress.
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