Rise Above
Rise Above: Unveiling the Power Within - Napalm Death's Message of Unity
Lyrics
At time of birth
Refers to the time of birth, the beginning of life.
Minds free from suspicion
At birth, minds are pure and without doubt or distrust.
Senses raped
Senses are violated or assaulted.
Induced with superstition
Injected or influenced with irrational beliefs or ideas.
A pre-set mode
An established pattern or way of behaving that fits into a certain description or category.
To befit description
Conforming to predefined characteristics or qualities.
Language, color
Language, skin color, or ethnicity used to define or categorize people.
Race definition
Assigning identity or characteristics based on race.
Inner strength must detect
Inner strength is needed to recognize the love inherent in each individual.
The love we each possess
Love that every individual possesses within themselves.
Before we may reach
Before being able to appreciate love in others, one must recognize it within themselves.
Appreciating it in anyone else
Understanding and valuing love in other individuals.
External distinctions
External differences used as blame targets for problems.
Used as scapegoats to problems
Using differences to deflect or avoid addressing real issues.
Channeling our aggression
Directing our anger and hostility in the wrong direction.
In the wrong direction
Misusing our aggression by attributing it to wrong causes.
Break down the barriers
To dismantle the obstacles that reinforce irrational beliefs.
That enforce superstition
Eliminating systems or beliefs that promote superstitions.
Learn to trust
To develop confidence and reliance on others.
Overcome suspicion
To overcome doubts or mistrust towards others.
Acceptance, the weapon
Acceptance of differences as a tool to fight against restrictions on freedom.
Active against our freedom
Opposition to limitations imposed on freedom by acceptance.
Our love and compassion
Our capacity for love and empathy viewed as treachery or betrayal.
Held at treason
Love and compassion being treated as acts of betrayal or disloyalty.
Rise above induced superstition
To transcend or overcome artificially induced irrational beliefs.
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