Twenty Cell Revolt
Menomena Lyrics
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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
"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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