Us Against Us

Resisting the Injustice Machine: Hatebreed's Anthem for Unity
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Lyrics

They say there's a sky above

Highlighting the existence of a sky above, possibly symbolizing a higher perspective or truth.

Can you see it from the hole they've dug

Suggesting a metaphorical "hole" created by societal issues or problems that hinder the view of the sky.

Gotta have a soul first to sell it

Emphasizing the need for a soul before engaging in transactions or compromises.

Everyone's got a story and they're dying to tell it

Acknowledging that everyone has a unique story but may feel compelled to share it, indicating a desire for connection.

In the land of blame, new cells with new strings

Describing a culture of blame with new conflicts emerging.

Division and doubt is what they crave

Pointing out the desire for division and doubt, possibly highlighting societal manipulation.

So fucking lost in a web of shit

Expressing a feeling of being overwhelmed and confused in a negative environment.

There's almost no one left that won't get caught in it

Observing that few people remain unaffected by the negative influences around them.


Slaves to the screen

Referring to people being enslaved by technology, particularly screens.

Disciples of greed

Describing a society driven by greed and materialism.

They want our end and they have the means

Suggesting that there are forces seeking the destruction of a collective "us."

Slaves to the screen

Reiterating the theme of being enslaved by technology and media.

Injustice machines

Referring to systems that perpetuate injustice and unfairness.

Slaves to the screen

Repeating the idea of being enslaved, this time by fanaticism and unhealthy desires.

Fanatics and fiends

Highlighting extreme and irrational behavior in society.

Disarmed by the powers that be

Describing a state of vulnerability or disarmament caused by those in power.

When there's no one left to trust

Expressing a lack of trust in others.

It's us against us

Concluding that the main conflict is within the collective "us" against itself.


Leaders crown with false patriotic wreath

Criticizing leaders who use false patriotism for personal gain.

Spewing promises of opportunity

Noting leaders' promises of opportunities that may not materialize.

Disillusioned, we imprison those

Referring to the imprisonment of those who numb themselves to cope with societal issues.

Who numb their hearts and minds just to cope

Suggesting that people become prisoners of their own coping mechanisms.

It's plaint o see they don't even care

Observing a lack of care or concern from those in power.

Erasing equality, dismissing what's fair

Highlighting the erasure of equality and the dismissal of what's fair.

History forgotten conveniently

Pointing out the convenient forgetting of history, which leads to repeated mistakes.

Is destined to happened again repeatedly

Emphasizing the cyclical nature of historical events.


Slaves to the screen

Reiterating the enslavement to screens, with a focus on greed.

Disciples of greed

Describing a society driven by a desire for material wealth.

They want our end and they have the means

Repeating the idea of destructive forces aiming for the collective "us."

Slaves to the screen

Reemphasizing the enslavement to screens and the presence of injustice machines.

Injustice machines

Referring to systems that perpetuate injustice and unfairness.

Slaves to the screen

Repeating the theme of being enslaved, this time by fanaticism and unhealthy desires.

Fanatics and fiends

Highlighting extreme and irrational behavior in society.

Disarmed by the powers that be

Describing a state of vulnerability or disarmament caused by those in power.

When there's no one left to trust

Expressing a lack of trust in others.

It's us against us

Concluding that the main conflict is within the collective "us" against itself.


We are all just caught in the injustice machine

Summarizing that everyone is trapped in a cycle of an injustice machine.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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