Lyrics
People talk about anarchy
Discussing the concept of anarchy.
And taking up a fight
Expressing a readiness to fight against perceived injustices.
Well I'm afraid of things like that
Expressing fear of radical actions associated with anarchy.
I lock my doors at night
Locking doors as a precautionary measure, possibly against potential threats.
I don't rape, and I don't pillage
Asserting a personal commitment to avoiding harmful actions like rape and pillaging.
Other peoples' lives
Rejecting the idea of negatively impacting others' lives.
I don't practice what you preach
Not practicing the preached ideologies of others.
And I won't see through your eyes
Refusing to adopt another person's perspective.
You want to change the world
Addressing the desire for societal change.
By breaking rules and laws
Criticizing the idea of bringing change by breaking rules and laws.
People don't do things like that
People generally don't engage in unlawful activities in the real world.
In the real world at all
Highlighting the disparity between idealistic intentions and real-world actions.
You're not a cop, or a politician
Acknowledging the shared humanity of individuals, regardless of their roles.
You're a person too
Emphasizing the commonality of personal experiences.
You can sing any song you want
Individuals can express themselves, but their essence remains unchanged.
But you're still the same
Despite external expressions, the core identity remains constant.
I can't think of anything
Expressing frustration without specifying a cause.
That makes me more upset
Feeling upset about rhetoric and potentially insincere discourse.
People talk all this rhetoric
Critical of people who speak without genuine intentions of reconciliation.
Forgive but not forget
Advocating forgiveness but cautioning against forgetting past actions.
I don't rape, and I don't pillage
Reiteration of the commitment to avoid harming others.
Other peoples' lives
Reaffirming the rejection of negatively impacting others' lives.
I don't practice what you preach
Consistent refusal to conform to preached ideologies.
And I won't see through your eyes
Maintaining independence in perspective, not adopting others' viewpoints.
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