Lyrics
I don't want to remember this
The speaker doesn't want to recall this situation or memory.
You've left no future for your kids
The person being addressed hasn't secured a promising future for their offspring.
Promised change, said we'd be okay
Assurances were given for change and improvement, but the current state feels disappointing.
We're suffocating, I feel let down
Feeling overwhelmed and disappointed, as if the promises made were not fulfilled.
I don't want the world like this
The speaker doesn't desire the world to remain in its current state.
I don't want the world left like this
Reiterating the desire for change and improvement in the world.
Our lives matter, hear me now
An assertion that their lives are significant and a plea to be heard.
We're going under, you beat me down
Feeling defeated and oppressed, as if they're sinking.
Our lives matter, hear me now
Repetition emphasizes the significance of their lives and the feeling of being oppressed.
We're going under, you beat me down
-Our lives matter, hear me now
-We're going under, you beat me down
-I want someone to treat me right
The speaker longs for someone who will treat them properly.
I want someone to treat me right, right
Reiterating the desire for respectful treatment.
How many times 'til you will see
Questioning how many instances it will take for the addressed person to recognize their disagreement and dissatisfaction.
I hate I disagree
Expressing strong dislike for disagreeing.
With every lie you spit to us
The addressed person continuously lies to the speaker, causing frustration and disappointment.
Can't justify, I feel let down
Feeling unable to justify the addressed person's actions and feeling let down.
I don't want the world this way
Expressing the dislike for the current state of the world.
I don't want the world left this way
Reiterating the desire for change in the world.
you beat me down
Reiterating the feeling of being beaten down by the addressed person.
Our lives matter, hear me now
Repetition underscores the plea for recognition and the feeling of being oppressed.
We're going under, you beat me down
-Our lives matter, hear me now
-We're going under, you beat me down
-I want someone to treat me right
Repeated desire for someone who will treat the speaker properly.
I want someone to treat me right
-I want someone to treat me right
-I want someone to treat me right
-I want someone to treat me right
Continued emphasis on the longing for proper treatment.
I want someone to treat me right
-I want someone to treat me right
-I want someone to treat me right, right
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