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Twenty Cell Revolt
Menomena Lyrics


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Speak for us
And push your cause
It's not me
It's not like me to lash out

So grace us with your intellect
It's not you
It's not up to you, to you, to you
Not you

Try and stop us, now

Speak for us
And push your cause
One day their time will come, again
You'll see

Overall Meaning

"Twenty Cell Revolt" by Menomena is a song that seems to address the issue of people imposing their beliefs on others through force or coercion. The first verse urges those who speak for a cause to be mindful of the impact their words may have on others. The singer is reluctant to speak out in anger, preferring instead to wait until calmness can prevail. The second verse seems to address those who attempt to control others, suggesting that their time of dominance will eventually come to an end, and the power dynamic will shift.


The chorus of the song is particularly powerful, urging those who feel oppressed to stand up and fight back. The phrase "try and stop us now" suggests that the singer is tired of being oppressed and is ready to take action to claim their rights. The phrase "one day their time will come, again" suggests that the singer has suffered under oppression before, and is hopeful that things will eventually change for the better.


Line by Line Meaning

Speak for us
Represent us in a vocal manner


And push your cause
Advocate for what you believe in


It's not me
I am not responsible


It's not like me to lash out
I don't normally react aggressively


So grace us with your intellect
Impress us with your intelligence


It's not you
You are not the one responsible


It's not up to you, to you, to you
It is not your decision to make


Not you
You are not involved


Try and stop us, now
Attempt to impede our progress


One day their time will come, again
Eventually they will regain their power


You'll see
You will witness this for yourself




Lyrics © DistroKid, ROUGH TRADE PUBLISHING, Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Brent Knopf, Daniel Frederic Seim, Justin Andrew Harris

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