The Takedown
Before the Takedown: Confronting Power and Defiance
Lyrics
Release me here
Expressing a desire to be released or set free.
Just let me face you
Asking to confront or deal with someone or something directly.
Please be still now
Requesting calmness or silence at this moment.
Before the takedown
Referring to a critical moment or event referred to as "the takedown."
Release me here
Repetition of the desire to be released or set free.
Just let me face you
Reiteration of the request to confront or deal with someone or something directly.
Please be still now
Repeating the plea for calmness or silence at this moment.
Before the takedown
Reiteration of the critical moment or event known as "the takedown."
I´m walking slowly with blindfolds tied hard over my eyes
Describing a situation where the speaker is walking with limited perception, symbolized by blindfolds.
Breathing in the dusty smell of oil and your crooked wealth
Inhaling the scent of oil and referencing perceived corruption or inequality ("crooked wealth").
In any other situation I am weaker than most,
Acknowledging personal vulnerability in normal circumstances.
But now I´m ready to explode, I am ready to set things straight
Expressing readiness to explode and rectify or confront issues.
Captured by those who thinks they´re gods
Being captured or controlled by those who consider themselves powerful or god-like.
Blinded by those who speak of gold and fame
Being misled by individuals who prioritize wealth and fame.
Pushes me further towards the flames
Feeling compelled to move closer to challenges or difficulties ("towards the flames").
Filthy tongues whisper my name
Facing criticism or negative talk from unreliable sources.
Release me here
Repeating the desire to be released or set free.
Just let me face you
Reiterating the request to confront or deal with someone or something directly.
Please be still now
Repeating the plea for calmness or silence at this moment.
Before the takedown
Reiterating the critical moment or event known as "the takedown."
Drag them in, spit ´em out
Describing a process of bringing others in and forcefully expelling them, possibly metaphorical for manipulation or control.
Make them feel fearless
Empowering others, making them feel invincible.
Drag them in, spit ´em out
Repeating the process of bringing others in and forcefully expelling them.
Make them feel fearless
Continuing to empower others, instilling fearlessness.
Move beyond, throw the flame
Moving forward and causing disruption, possibly through confrontation.
Make them pay for
Forcing others to pay the consequences for their own mistakes.
Their own mistakes
Emphasizing the accountability of others for their errors.
Release me here
Reiterating the desire to be released or set free.
Just let me face you
Reiterating the request to confront or deal with someone or something directly.
Please be still now
Repeating the plea for calmness or silence at this moment.
Before the takedown
Reiterating the critical moment or event known as "the takedown."
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