Death or Liberty
Rise Against Deception: Ocean Hills' Anthem for Change
Lyrics
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
The repetition of "oh" sets a tone of urgency or emotion, possibly reflecting a call to action or a sense of unity.
Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
-We don’t have to take it no we don’t
Suggests a refusal to accept a situation, possibly related to injustice or oppression.
Side by side create a new revolt
Encourages unity and collaboration to bring about change, possibly through a rebellion or protest.
The time is here to end their rule right now
Indicates a sense of immediacy in ending a ruling power, emphasizing the need for action now.
Turn them out of office and tear the system down
Advocates for removing those in power and dismantling the existing system.
Mislead conversations bleeding us dead
Describes deceptive conversations causing harm, blaming problems on others, and addressing a betrayer with a symbolic "ruby red" heart.
Blame them on the problems and lay it on the steps
-To the betrayer whose hearts are ruby red, oh oh oh oh
-Try them for treason - some real change
Suggests the need to hold individuals accountable for betraying the people, with a desire for genuine change.
Upon the flagpole let the freedom reign
-Sold out your people their hearts are beating free
Highlights the betrayal of the people, with a reference to deception causing suffering beyond measure.
Deception beyond misery
-Bury your dreams in congressional deceit
Metaphorically advises against placing aspirations in a deceitful political system, expressing discontent with the state of government.
Power libation these renegades complete
-The house is rotten, the senates failed
-We’ve been forgotten, lets hear the sirens wail, oh oh oh oh oh
-Oh oh oh, oh oh oh
Reiterates the emotional call or urgency from the beginning.
We don’t have to take it, no we don’t
Repeats the call to resist and fight against the ruling power, emphasizing the need for immediate action.
Side by side stand to fight create a new revolt
-The time is here, the end is near to make a move right now
-Turned them out of office and tear the system down
-Tear the system down, tear the system down
Reinforces the idea of tearing down the existing system for change.
Try them for treason - some real change
Repeats the theme of seeking justice, freedom, and addressing deception that harms the people.
Upon the flagpole let the freedom reign
-Sold out your people their hearts are beating free
-Deception beyond misery
-Try them for treason - some real change
Reiterates the call for change, emphasizing the consequences of deception and the need for genuine transformation.
Upon the flagpole let the freedom reign
-Sold out your people their hearts are beating free
-Deception beyond misery
-Bury your dreams in congressional deceit
Repeats the caution against placing dreams in a deceitful political system, emphasizing the negative impact of renegades in power.
Power libation these renegades complete
-Bury your dreams in congressional deceit
-Power libation these renegades
-The house is rotten, the senates failed
Expresses disillusionment with the government, highlighting feelings of being forgotten and a desire for attention to pressing issues.
We’ve been forgotten, let’s hear the sirens wail
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