Lyrics
pride yourself
Pride in oneself.
open minded... that what you say
Claiming to be open-minded, but the speaker questions the sincerity.
just fashion styled spirits
Refers to individuals with trendy or superficial attitudes.
altering the straight edge way
Suggests a deviation from the straight-edge lifestyle.
you're just like those
Comparing the speaker to those they attempt to distance themselves from.
who you try to stand apart
Trying to separate from a group but failing.
ignorant... but mighty brave
Describing someone as ignorant but boldly confident.
no matter how stupid you misbehave
Criticizing someone for misbehavior regardless of its foolishness.
brother against brother
Expressing a conflict or rivalry between brothers.
that's the way it is
Stating that this conflict is the current reality.
no how things should be
Rejecting the current state and emphasizing the need for unity.
unity!
Advocating for unity among individuals.
i don't suit you
Rejecting conformity to others' expectations.
well just let me be
Requesting to be allowed to be oneself.
i never called myself straight edge
Denying self-labeling as straight edge.
i never called myself straight edge
Reiterating the rejection of a straight-edge identity.
don't need a movement to be me
Claiming independence from a specific movement.
i know where i'm from
Acknowledging one's roots and origin.
i know to whom i can belong
Affirming a sense of belonging.
one thing... you fail to see
Pointing out a blind spot in others' understanding.
you don't even know me
Challenging others' knowledge about the speaker.
brother against brother
Reiterating the theme of conflict between brothers.
that's the way it is
Restating the current state of discord.
not how things should be
Reemphasizing the need for unity over the current state.
unity!!
Strongly advocating for unity.
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