LETHAL
Rising Against Hate: Swollen Teeth's Powerful Message in 'LETHAL'
Lyrics
Hands up, hands up
Expression of surrender or submission, possibly in a tense or threatening situation.
Hands up, hands up (don't shoot)
Repetition of the call for surrender, emphasizing a plea to avoid violence (specifically, "don't shoot").
Hands up, hands up
Continuation of the plea for surrender, highlighting the urgency of the situation.
Hands up, hands up (don't shoot)
Reiteration of the call for surrender, emphasizing the potential consequences of resistance.
You're gonna let the hate get the best of you
A warning about succumbing to negative emotions like hatred, suggesting it can have detrimental effects.
You're gonna let the hate get the best of you
Repetition of the warning, underscoring the importance of avoiding the destructive impact of hatred.
Don't pull the gun
An explicit command not to resort to using a gun in a given situation.
Don't pull the gun
Repetition of the command, emphasizing the prohibition against pulling out a firearm.
Don't pull the gun
Continued emphasis on the prohibition against using a gun, possibly advocating for non-violent resolution.
You just pulled it
An observation or accusation that the command not to use a gun has been ignored, and a gun has been drawn.
Take a step, take a step back now
Encouragement to take a step back, possibly to de-escalate a conflict or reassess the situation.
Shining your badge as your time runs out
Reference to someone displaying their badge, possibly a figure of authority, as time is running out.
Take a step, take a step back now
Repetition of the encouragement to step back, coupled with a warning about limited time.
Shining your badge as your time runs out
Reiteration of the display of authority as time becomes a critical factor.
Get the gun, get the gun, get the gun
A call to acquire a gun, suggesting a shift in the narrative towards potential confrontation.
Everyone's the same
Assertion that everyone is the same, possibly highlighting equality or commonality among individuals.
Everyone's the same
Repetition of the idea that everyone shares similarities, reinforcing a sense of equality.
Take a step, take a step back now
Reiteration of the encouragement to step back, emphasizing the diminishing time available.
Shining your badge as your time runs out
Reference to the display of authority through a badge, coupled with a reminder that time is running out.
Take a step, take a step back now
Repetition of the call to step back, coupled with a warning about the diminishing time factor.
Shining your badge as your time runs out
Reiteration of the display of authority as time becomes a critical factor.
You will never want to be me
A declaration that others would not desire to be in the speaker's position, implying hardship or adversity.
You will never want to be me
Repetition of the declaration, emphasizing the undesirable nature of the speaker's situation.
You will never want to be me
Further repetition of the declaration, underscoring the speaker's challenging circumstances.
You will never want to be me
Continued emphasis on the speaker's undesirable position, possibly invoking empathy or understanding.
Hate, hate, hate
A repetition of the word "hate," possibly emphasizing the negative emotions prevalent throughout the lyrics.
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