Lyrics
I see the violence on the TV screen
I observe violence depicted on television.
A man doused himself with gasoline
A person covered in gasoline sets himself on fire.
He lit a match went up in flames
He ignites a match and burns in flames.
I think this world is totally deranged
The speaker believes the world is completely disturbed.
Read about a murder every day
Reports of a murder appear daily in the news.
You cannot hide cannot get away
Escape or avoidance from this reality is impossible.
Armageddon will be our fate
The speaker envisions Armageddon as our inevitable destiny.
I think we're living in a nation of...
Expressing a belief that we are living in a nation of...
Nation of hate
Repetition emphasizes the idea of living in a nation of hate.
Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-I hate him and he hates me
There is mutual hatred between individuals.
Over who has the greatest scene
Conflict arises over who has the superior lifestyle or community.
He shouts at me with idle threats
Threats are exchanged in a heated confrontation.
I won't be happy til I see him dead
The speaker expresses a desire for the other person's death.
See them on Phil Donahue
Reference to TV shows like Phil Donahue, indicating societal issues.
Geraldo's face is black and blue
Geraldo's physical appearance reflects conflict or struggle.
The KKK and the JDL
Mentions extremist groups like the KKK and JDL.
I think we're all going to go to hell
The speaker fears a collective descent into hell for everyone.
Nation of hate
Repetition emphasizes the idea of living in a nation of hate.
Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
-Nation of hate
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