Boom

Rising Above Deceit: Soulfly's Powerful Message in 'Boom'
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Lyrics

Every time I think about how you act

Reflects on the behavior of someone and their actions.

You got no life, you got no respect

Indicates that the person being referred to lacks a fulfilling life and lacks respect.

Yeah every time I think about how you act

Reiterates the negative actions of the person, emphasizing their emptiness.

You got nothing, nothing left

Emphasizes that the person has nothing left, possibly due to their negative behavior.


Leeches and hypocrites

Mentions leeches and hypocrites, possibly referring to people who exploit and deceive.

They even steal the air we breathe

Accuses these individuals of stealing even the basic necessities like air.

Pretending and faking it

Highlights the theme of pretending and faking to be something they are not.

To be something they cannot be

Suggests that these individuals are striving to be something beyond their capabilities.


You come around when you know you need something

Addresses the opportunistic nature of someone who only appears when they need something.

Stick around and try to get anything

Accuses the person of lingering around to obtain anything they can.

But I know who's really down with me

Claims to know who truly supports the speaker.

Back tha fuck up you bumbklatt enemy

Uses strong language to repel an enemy or someone considered harmful.


Boom

Introduces the repeated word "Boom" which may signify a powerful or decisive action.

Watch you got?

Repeated questioning about what the person possesses, possibly implying they lack substance.

Watch you watch you got?

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Watch you got?

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Boom

Reiterates the impactful word "Boom."


Happiness is to give back

States that happiness involves giving back, loving, and having respect for others.

Love one another, have respect

Encourages a positive and respectful approach toward others.

Give more to receive less

Advocates for a selfless attitude of giving more and expecting less in return.

Give life, soul and fire

Encourages giving aspects of oneself like life, soul, and fire.


Using people like they are tools

Accuses people of using others as mere tools.

Treating them like they're just fools

Describes the mistreatment of individuals as if they are fools.

Always quiet but I know what you do

Suggests the speaker is aware of the deceptive actions of someone who appears quiet.

God knows and you will too

Brings in a sense of divine judgment with the mention of God knowing and eventual realization.


Fuck you, you fuckin' disgrace

Expresses strong disdain and disapproval towards someone, calling them a disgrace.

And then you act like everything's the same

Observes the inconsistency of the person who acts as if everything is normal.

I don't dig it, I don't play mind games

Rejects the speaker's involvement in mind games and insincerity.

Don't fuck with me and my friends

Warns against interfering with the speaker and their friends.


Give more to receive more

Reiterates the theme of giving, suggesting a reciprocal relationship based on mutual generosity.

Give life, soul and fire

Repeats the idea of giving life, soul, and fire, reinforcing the positive values mentioned earlier.

The lyrics of this song contain explicit content.
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