New Song
Breaking Chains: Nuclear Assault's Powerful Message Against Prejudice
Lyrics
Closed books is what some people's minds are like
Closed minds are compared to closed books, suggesting a lack of openness to new ideas.
Shut tight, new ideas, they just always get passed by
People with closed minds consistently ignore or reject new ideas that come their way.
Prejudice, living in their thoughts and deeds
Prejudice is present in both thoughts and actions, negatively impacting others.
Ignoring all the other people's needs
People with closed minds are indifferent to the needs of others.
You say a double standard's OK
Acceptance of a double standard is criticized as irrational or unreasonable.
I'm telling you that this is insane
The speaker challenges the acceptability of a double standard.
What is it that you've got in your fist
The content in one's fist is questioned, possibly referring to prejudiced beliefs or biases.
Could it be another one of your lists
The possibility of another list, perhaps indicating a biased perspective, is highlighted.
no one else can do the job just right
The speaker criticizes the belief that only certain individuals of a specific race can perform a job correctly.
Unless they're Anglo-Saxon white
A reference to a racial criterion (Anglo-Saxon white) for determining capability is condemned.
Foolish, the minds that have this attitude
Minds holding prejudiced attitudes are described as foolish.
You can't judge everybody by that rule
A rejection of the notion that everyone should be judged by the same racial rule.
You say a double standard's OK
Reiteration of the criticism towards accepting a double standard.
I'm telling you that this is insane
Continued rejection of the idea that a double standard is acceptable.
What is it that you've got in your fist
Questioning the content held in one's fist, possibly referring to biased beliefs.
Could it be another one of your lists
Highlighting the potential presence of another biased list of judgments.
No place in this country for this
Asserting that there is no place for biased beliefs in the country.
Everyone has to have an equal place
Advocating for equal standing and opportunities for everyone in society.
Nazis, they lost it 40 years ago
Referencing the defeat of Nazis 40 years ago, suggesting the rejection of their discriminatory ideology.
Rednecks just realize this a little slow
Suggesting a slower realization among some individuals (rednecks) about the need for equality.
You say a double standard's OK
Reiteration of the rejection of a double standard as acceptable.
I'm telling you that this is insane
Continued criticism of the idea that a double standard is acceptable.
What is it that you've got in your fist
Questioning the content held in one's fist, possibly indicating prejudiced beliefs.
Could it be another one of your lists
Highlighting the possibility of another list of biased judgments.
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