Smashit
American Minds Unveiled: Prophets of Rage Smashit for Change
Lyrics
They say what the must to gain our trust
Expresses skepticism about the sincerity of those in power, suggesting they say what is necessary to gain trust.
But once the ballot's cast they forget about us
Highlights the tendency of politicians to forget about their promises and commitments once the election is over.
Standing on a mountain high above the downtrodden
Describes a position of privilege and indifference, looking down on the struggles of the less fortunate.
They forgot about Michigan like all is magnificent
Criticizes the neglect of issues in specific regions, in this case, Michigan, despite its problems.
Sitting back watching the news with [?]
Suggests a detached and passive attitude while observing the news.
They manifest [?]
Refers to the creation or realization of something, possibly negative or deceptive.
Simple [?] building up in my chest
Describes a feeling of anger or frustration building up inside.
Depressed enough to fight back 'cos we settled for less
Expresses dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs and a readiness to fight for something better.
Waiting for change to come
Expresses a sense of waiting for positive change that never arrives.
We get none but a brother like me begun to be another one
Personal commitment to becoming a force for change, not waiting for others to make a difference.
To run up in the party, crash it
Describes a rebellious attitude, crashing parties as a metaphor for challenging the status quo.
Put up a wall? We smashit
Asserts a determination to break down barriers or obstacles.
Wrecking ball to the wall
Metaphorically describes a force for change, destroying obstacles and encouraging unity.
(To the wall)
-Keep small, take them all
-(Take them all)
-Killing bills, pile up
-Everybody stand up, come on
-It's the same old lies time after time
Highlights the repetition of lies and the difficulty of understanding the American mindset.
(I can't abide, don't cross these lines)
-You'll never read my American mind
-(It's the same old lies time after time)
-It's the same old lies time after time
-(They don't like my kind, I can read the signs)
-Don't ever read my American mind
-(It's the same old lies time after time)
(Repetition with no specific lyrics)
New year's beginning, new beginning again
Expresses optimism for a new beginning, advocating for change through music, freedom, and unity against oppressive forces.
Backspin, rewind my timeline within
-We be coming down fifty five thousand feet
-Here we come we go Molotov
-Become the gun
-The mission, the music, the force
-Freedom, border walls
-Yes to the beat y'all
-Backed by Marshall stacks against murder in the name of the law
-They're killing in the name of the Lord
-People to the power, power to the people
-And the beat's once again raging on the stage
-Feel the burn, coming for the power, six pack
-Save the babies
-Prophets on attack, we smashit
Reiterates the determination to break down barriers and challenge oppressive forces.
Wrecking ball to the wall
Continuation of the metaphorical destruction of obstacles and a call for unity.
(To the wall)
-Keep small, take them all
-(Take them all)
-Killing bills, pile up
-Motherfucker stand up, come on
-It's the same old lies time after time
Repetition emphasizing the persistence of lies and the difficulty of understanding the American mindset.
(I can't abide, don't cross these lines)
-You'll never read my American mind
-(It's the same old lies time after time)
-It's the same old lies time after time
-(They don't like my kind, I can read the signs)
-Don't ever read my American mind
-(It's the same old lies time after time)
-Wrecking ball to the wall
-(To the wall)
-Keep small, take them all
-(Take them all)
-Killing bills, pile up
-Motherfucker stand up, come on
-It's the same old lies time after time
-(I can't abide, don't cross these lines)
-You'll never read my American mind
-(It's the same old lies time after time)
-Yeah, the same old lies time after time
-(They don't like my kind, I can read the signs)
-You'll never read my American mind
-Smashit
Final assertion of breaking down barriers and challenging oppressive forces.
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