Children Of The Gun
Rising Resistance: Embracing Independence and Unity in Drowning Pool's Anthem
Lyrics
I don't need anybody but me
I assert my independence; I rely only on myself.
I don't want anybody but you
Despite my self-reliance, I desire only you.
All this faith and still I don't believe
Despite having faith, I still harbor doubt and skepticism.
I don't need anybody but me
Reiteration of self-reliance and independence.
Come onget up get off your knees
Encouraging others to stand up and reject submission.
We'll bring down the machine
A call to collectively dismantle oppressive forces.
All my sisters, all my brothers
Reference to unity among people, irrespective of gender.
Burning in the sun
Symbolic depiction of suffering and struggle.
When we fight we die together
Emphasizing solidarity even in the face of mortal danger.
We are the children of the gun
Identification as a group facing adversity, possibly a metaphor for societal challenges.
I can't see anyone before me
A sense of isolation, unable to see anyone ahead in the journey.
You can't see anyone before you
Reflecting the universal struggle of individuals.
All this faith and still I don't believe
Reiteration of faith not translating into belief.
I can't see anyone before me
Continued sense of isolation and lack of foresight.
Don't shoot me, I'm just the messenger
A plea for understanding, emphasizing the role of a messenger in conveying a message.
Don't shoot me...
Reiteration of the plea, expressing vulnerability despite the messenger role.
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