R**k the Vote
Carcass Lyrics
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THE BED THEY MAKE,
IS NOT THE ONE IN WHICH THEY LIE,
THE SAME OLD FACES,
THE SAME OLD ESTABLISHMENT,
THE SAME OLD LIES,
CROSS YOUR "X",
IT'S YOUR ONLY VOICE,
DO AS YOU'RE TOLD,
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT,
AND BUY WHAT YOU'RE SOLD,
BELIEVE THE LIE,
THE LINE THAT YOU TOE,
DOING FINE,
IF YOU JUST DO AS YOU'RE TOLD,
NO DISSIDENT VOICES,
THE FACES MERGE,
ARE ONE, ABSOLUTE,
A COMFORTABLE, PRIVILEGED,
WHITE OVER BELLY,
REVOLUTION,
NO THREAT, NO CHANGE,
NO GAIN, JUST PAIN,
THE SAME OLD SCHEME,
NO HOPE, NO CHOICE,
NO FUTURE, NO VOICE,
THIS IS NO PIPE DREAM,
ALL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS,
BELIEVE THE LIE,
THE LINE THAT YOU TOE,
YOU'LL DO JUST FINE,
IF YOU JUST DO AS YOU'RE TOLD,
YOU BELIEVE THE LIE,
THE LINE THAT YOU TOE,
DOING FINE,
IF YOU JUST DO AS YOU'RE TOLD,
IS THIS ROCK'N'ROLL OR A FORM OF STATE CONTROL?
IS THIS REALLY ROCK'N'ROLL?
OR A FORM OF STATE CONTROL?
The lyrics of Carcass’s song R**k the Vote is a political commentary on the state of modern democracies. The song talks about how people blindly follow the same old establishment, and the lies they propagate to maintain their power. It is about how people are told what to do, how to vote, and what to believe, and they follow like sheep without questioning the motives of those in power.
The lyrics depict a society in which people have no individual voices and no power to bring about any real change. It shows how people have no choice, no hope, no future, and no voice. The song’s chorus emphasizes that by believing the lies and towing the line, you will do just fine. The lyrics are about how people have become complacent in their comfort and privilege, and how they have lost the will to fight, despite the growing inequality and the need for real change.
Line by Line Meaning
HANDS IN ANOTHER'S POCKET,
People with power and money can manipulate and control others for their own benefit.
THE BED THEY MAKE,
The plans that those in power make benefit themselves, not the general public.
IS NOT THE ONE IN WHICH THEY LIE,
Those in power lie and deceive the public to maintain their position of power and wealth.
THE SAME OLD FACES,
The same people in power stay in power and maintain their influence over society.
THE SAME OLD ESTABLISHMENT,
The same institutions and systems that benefit those in power continue to be in place.
THE SAME OLD LIES,
The same false promises and propaganda are used to maintain the status quo and control over the public.
CROSS YOUR "X",
Vote in elections and make your voice heard through the democratic process.
IT'S YOUR ONLY VOICE,
Voting is the only way for the public to have a say in the decisions that affect their lives.
DO AS YOU'RE TOLD,
Those in power want the public to blindly follow their commands and not question their authority.
DON'T ROCK THE BOAT,
Maintain the status quo and don't challenge those in power or question the systems they have put in place.
AND BUY WHAT YOU'RE SOLD,
Accept the ideologies and products promoted by those in power without questioning them.
BELIEVE THE LIE,
People are often misled by those in power who promote false promises or propaganda.
THE LINE THAT YOU TOE,
People are expected to conform to the beliefs and values dictated by those in power.
DOING FINE,
People who comply with those in power will be rewarded, but only in a superficial way that maintains the status quo.
IF YOU JUST DO AS YOU'RE TOLD,
Those in power want people to blindly follow their orders and not question the systems or ideologies they promote.
NO DISSIDENT VOICES,
Those in power suppress any voices or opinions that challenge their authority or go against the status quo.
THE FACES MERGE,
Those in power want to create a society where everyone looks and thinks the same, erasing individuality and diversity.
ARE ONE, ABSOLUTE,
Those in power want to maintain complete control over society and eradicate any challenges to their authority.
A COMFORTABLE, PRIVILEGED,
Those in power enjoy their position of wealth and status and want to maintain it.
WHITE OVER BELLY,
The working class is forced to support the wealthy and powerful, leading to inequality and suffering.
REVOLUTION,
There needs to be a change in the current systems and those in power, as they are not serving the needs of the public.
NO THREAT, NO CHANGE,
If people don't challenge those in power or question the status quo, there will be no progress or improvements made to society.
NO GAIN, JUST PAIN,
If people continue to comply with those in power, they will suffer without any benefits or improvements to their situation.
THE SAME OLD SCHEME,
The same systems that benefit those in power continue unchanged, perpetuating inequality and control over the public.
NO HOPE, NO CHOICE,
People feel trapped and powerless to change their situation or challenge those in power.
NO FUTURE, NO VOICE,
Without change or progress, the public will feel disenfranchised and unable to have any impact on their future.
THIS IS NO PIPE DREAM,
The need for change is not just a fantasy, but a real and urgent need for society to progress and improve.
ALL IS NOT WHAT IT SEEMS,
Things are not always as they appear, and those in power often manipulate the truth and deceive the public.
IS THIS ROCK'N'ROLL OR A FORM OF STATE CONTROL?
Is the music scene a way for people to express their dissent and challenge those in power, or is it just another way of maintaining control over the public?
IS THIS REALLY ROCK'N'ROLL?
Is the music scene still a place for rebellion and challenging the status quo, or has it been co-opted by those in power?
OR A FORM OF STATE CONTROL?
Or is the music scene just another way for those in power to maintain control over the public and suppress dissent?
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: JEFFREY WALKER
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