Cut Em Down
Cutting Through Deception: Chuck Ragan's Anthem of Truth and Consequence
Lyrics
One simple word an you cut 'em down.
Using a single word to criticize and bring down others.
Severing life line with shame,
Destroying someone's life and reputation with a sense of disgrace.
Speak to the masses and make 'em smile.
Addressing the masses and making them happy through persuasive speech.
Donning a halo you've made,
Presenting oneself as virtuous or righteous, but with a self-created halo.
But the wind won't carry you far this time.
Facing consequences as deceptive actions are revealed.
The truth is you've lost your own wings.
Acknowledging the loss of one's own integrity or moral standing.
Traded them in for mere shiny things,
Exchanging personal virtues for materialistic and superficial gains.
While lining your pockets as well.
Profiting personally while engaging in unethical practices.
Oh and as the bow breaks, on come the stones.
Facing criticism and backlash as one's actions are exposed.
To force your head down, as they are thrown.
Facing consequences for deceit as others criticize and attack.
Just as there's lies, truth will be told.
Highlighting the inevitability of truth emerging amidst lies.
Mind the forked tongue or wake up missing one.
Cautioning against deceitful speech and the potential consequences.
To hell with political campaign charades.
Rejecting deceptive political campaigns and performances.
I'd rather dig a hole in the earth
Expressing a preference for hard work in the earth over listening to deceitful individuals.
Than to listen to a coward from a tailored world.
Disdain for individuals from privileged backgrounds who lack genuine worth.
Who'd be hard pressed to carry their own worth.
Criticizing those who are incapable of carrying their own weight.
Instead leave the death and the work
Advocating leaving difficult tasks to those who truly suffer for essential values.
To those who suffer for freedom and food.
Emphasizing the sacrifices made for freedom and sustenance.
Fighting for family and home at hand,
Highlighting the noble fight for family, home, and principles.
And dying for nothing for you.
Critiquing actions that result in meaningless deaths.
Oh and as the bow breaks, on come the stones.
Reiterating the theme of facing consequences for deceit.
To force your head down, as they are thrown.
Continuing the imagery of facing criticism and attacks.
Just as there's lies, truth will be told.
Emphasizing the contrast between lies and inevitable truth.
Mind the forked tongue or wake up missing someone.
Warning against deceptive speech, as it may lead to the loss of relationships.
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