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Left wing, right wing, you've heard it all before
Reference to traditional political ideologies (left wing, right wing) that are familiar; questioning the ability to distinguish between them when they impose themselves on individuals.
But can you spot the difference when they're knocking on your door?
Asking if one can discern differences between political factions when they directly affect or intrude upon personal life.
And while you're poncing yourselves up to follow hoards of shit
Criticizing the act of dressing up or preparing oneself to blindly follow misguided or worthless causes.
Just remember how it feels to be pushed, punched and kicked
Encouraging remembering the experience of being physically assaulted to comprehend the consequences of blind obedience.
You can't change nothing with your violence and your hate
Asserting that change cannot be achieved through aggression and animosity.
Do you really think that by smashing heads, you're gonna change the state?
Questioning the belief that causing harm will bring about societal change.
You talk of people dropping out, but the system just loves you
Highlighting how the system absorbs and co-opts rebellion, using it to its advantage.
You stand in line and are counted, now your revolutions through
Indicating that participating in established systems results in the failure of revolutionary intentions.
Because the moment that it started, it was arranged, then logged and filed
Implying that any uprising is anticipated, documented, and controlled by authorities.
More of your mates will die now; soon you'll see them neatly piled
Suggesting that increased resistance will lead to more casualties, portraying them as statistics.
You can't change nothing with your violence and your hate
Reiterating the futility of using violence and hatred to effect change.
Do you really think that by smashing heads you're gonna change your fate
Raising doubt about the idea that violent actions will alter one's destiny.
The battlefield is set at Margate, and the bloods gonna run so don't be late
Describing a predetermined conflict where bloodshed is expected, urging participation.
Well they can keep that because I don't want to know
Rejecting involvement in the established systems or conforming to societal expectations.
Won't play no part in the Mr. Muscleman show
Refusing to be part of a display of strength or power dictated by dominant figures.
Won't be told that I should fight with you
Refusing to be manipulated into fighting against others when the true adversary remains unaffected.
Because the real enemy sits back and grins at us too
Identifying a common enemy that observes and derives satisfaction from societal division and conflict.
There's always people who'll hate what you say
Acknowledging the existence of those who oppose or dislike what one expresses or stands for.
There's always people who'll lock you away
Highlighting the possibility of being silenced or imprisoned for expressing dissenting opinions.
There's always people with jobs to do
Recognizing the existence of people who perform societal roles but are essentially human like everyone else.
But they're still fresh and blood like me and you
Emphasizing that individuals in societal roles, despite their tasks, share the same humanity.
Forced in jobs that they don't want to know
Criticizing the imposition of undesirable jobs for worthless currency that serves only to display wealth.
For monopoly money that's made to show
Denouncing the system's manipulation through money and the promotion of artificial competition.
Taught to compete against the people on the street
Highlighting the enforcement of competition among individuals, belittling them and their dignity.
Down on your knees, don't you think that's a treat?
Critiquing the submission enforced upon individuals, suggesting it's presented as a reward.
This is planned from early on, when you're just tiny little mites
Implying early indoctrination and control of individuals within educational institutions.
Squatting in the classroom, learning how to read and write
Describing the early learning environment and its influence on shaping behavior.
Hearing all the good things, like how to be polite
Reflecting on the education received and its underlying intention to control perception.
What we realise now is that they had control of sight
Suggesting that authorities manipulate the knowledge and vision of individuals.
We were told of Gods galore and heroes more
Criticizing the selective narrative focusing on glorified figures and neglecting the oppressed.
But never of the people who were beaten to the floor
Highlighting the disregard for those who suffered or were subjugated.
Told to admire all leaders great and tall
Questioning the admiration for leaders while ignoring their oppressive actions.
But never told it was those bastards who made the people crawl
Pointing out the responsibility of oppressive figures in subjugating the populace.
If you look quite deep enough, you'll see its all a con
Implying that upon deeper examination, societal systems reveal themselves to be deceitful.
A look at past history tells... all Government is wrong!
Arguing that historical evidence showcases the flaws and wrongdoing of all governments.
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