Lyrics
Civilization crumblin' fast
Civilization is deteriorating rapidly.
End the world with a blast
Suggesting an apocalyptic end through a catastrophic event.
People afraid walking the streets
People are scared to walk on the streets due to danger.
Scums have their day
Unpleasant individuals or criminals have their moments of dominance.
'Til they run into me
Until they confront the speaker.
Are you ready?
Rhetorical question asking readiness for action.
Livin' in fear ain't livin' to me
Living in constant fear is not a fulfilling way to live for the speaker.
I'm armed with a gun defending the free
The speaker is armed with a gun, protecting freedom.
They blew it in nam shot up my friends
Refers to a past conflict (Vietnam War) where mistakes were made, leading to the death of friends.
I'm back in the streets the fight never ends
The speaker is back in the streets, indicating a continuous fight.
I was born with a gun in my hand
The speaker feels a natural affinity with firearms since birth.
I'll die for my country
Willing to sacrifice life for the country.
But I'll die like a man
Willing to face death courageously.
Violence and bloodshed
Repetition emphasizing the theme of violence and bloodshed.
Violence and bloodshed
-Violence and bloodshed
-Now we're back to animal law
Society has regressed to a primitive, lawless state.
The payback's a bitch and I'm paying all
The consequences of actions, where the speaker is suffering for past deeds.
All my life I been waitin'to see
The speaker has waited to see who prevails - either the underprivileged or the speaker himself.
Who's gonna win crumbs or me
Will the speaker or those with fewer privileges emerge victorious?
Are you ready
Rhetorical question questioning readiness again.
My brother's still in da-nang
Refers to the speaker's brother still in a war zone.
Puttin'an ad in the back of kerrang
Suggesting advertising in a music magazine for like-minded individuals.
I'm looking for people who just want to kill
The speaker is looking for individuals interested in killing.
We'll go back the nam cause no one else will
Planning to return to Vietnam as no one else is willing.
Land of the free
Phrase indicating freedom in the speaker's homeland.
Home of the brave
Describing America's national identity.
Now that's how it is
Statement emphasizing the current situation.
And that's how it stays
Asserting the permanence of the situation.
Violence and bloodshed
Reiteration of the theme of violence and bloodshed.
Violence and bloodshed
-Violence and bloodshed
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