Lyrics
Abuse of authority spreading the disease
Abuse of authority is widespread and acts like a contagious disease.
Lack of self control and doing as they please
Lack of self-control is evident, and those in power act without restraint.
The system is a failure and everything's fucked
The entire system is a failure, and everything is chaotic and messed up.
They're sounding the siren we're shit out of luck
An alarm is raised, signaling that the situation is dire and luck is running out.
Hide behind the badge to put the innocent in line
Authorities use their badges to manipulate and control innocent people.
Line em up and spread fire with a closed mind
They line up people and attack them with a closed-minded approach.
Hide behind the badge thats tainted with crime
Corrupt individuals hide behind their badges tainted with crime.
There's nowhere left to hide we're all running out of time
There's no escape, and time is running out for everyone.
You bleed blue but there's red on the pavement
The loyalty to authority ("bleed blue") contrasts with violence represented by red on the pavement.
So many people needing something to believe in
Many people are searching for something to believe in.
Keepers of the peace bringing danger to our streets
Peacekeepers bring danger to the streets instead of maintaining peace.
They'll do anything to keep our people down on their knees
Authorities will do anything to keep the population subdued and submissive.
You bleed blue but there's red on the pavement
Repetition of the contrast between loyalty and violence.
So many people needing something to believe in
Reiteration of the widespread search for belief.
Keepers of the peace bringing danger to our streets
Repetition of the idea that peacekeepers bring danger.
They'll do anything to keep our people down on their knees
Reiteration of the authorities' efforts to keep the population submissive.
How does it feel being painted as the villain now
Questioning the feelings of being portrayed as a villain now.
Abusing their power keeping everyone afraid
Those in power abuse their authority, creating fear among the population.
Send the pigs to the slaughter they're guilty of foul play
Suggesting a negative fate for those in power, using the metaphor of sending pigs to the slaughter.
The evidence is there everyone can see
There is clear evidence of wrongdoing, visible to everyone.
Ignore it any longer put a date on our doomsday
Ignoring the evidence will have consequences, marked by a reference to a doomsday.
You bleed blue but there's red on the pavement
Repetition of loyalty contrasted with violence.
So many people needing something to believe in
Reiteration of the search for something to believe in.
Keepers of the peace bringing danger to our streets
Repetition of the danger brought by peacekeepers.
They'll do anything to keep our people down on their knees
Reiteration of the authorities' efforts to maintain control.
You bleed blue but there's red on the pavement
Repetition of the loyalty and violence contrast.
So many people needing something to believe in
Reiteration of the search for something to believe in.
Keepers of the peace bringing danger to our streets
Repetition of the danger brought by peacekeepers.
They'll do anything to keep our people down on their knees
Reiteration of the authorities' efforts to maintain control.
This is an injustice on those who seek justice
Highlighting an injustice against those seeking justice.
When the ones we're meant to trust cannot be trusted
Expressing a loss of trust in those meant to be trustworthy.
Punish the corrupted
Calling for punishment for the corrupt individuals.
Punish the corrupted
Reiteration of the call for punishment for the corrupt.
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