Inner Self
Sepultura Lyrics
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With hate in my mind
Feeling the scorn of the world
I won't follow rules
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Nonconformity in my inner self
Only I guide my inner self
I won't change my way
It has to be this way
I live my life for myself
Forget your filthy ways
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Nobody will change my way
Life betrays, but I keep on going
There's no light, but there is hope
Crushing oppression, I win
Betraying, playing dirty, you think you'll win
But someday you'll fall, and I'll be waiting
Laughs of an insane man, you'll hear
Personality is my weapon against your envy
Walking these dirty streets
With hate in my mind
Feeling all the scorn of the world
I won't follow your rules
Nonconformity in my inner self
Only I guide my inner self
The lyrics to Sepultura's song "Inner Self" delve into the concept of nonconformity and the idea of being true to oneself in the face of scorn and opposition from the world. The singer of the song is someone who is walking down the street feeling filled with hate and scorn for the world around them. They won't follow rules and feel as though blame and lies surround them at every turn. Despite this, they won't change their way of life and they live it only for themselves, refusing to be influenced by the "filthy ways" of others.
The lyrics point towards the singer's inner self as their guiding force and emphasize the importance of individuality and self-reliance. They won't be changed by anyone or anything, no matter how much life may betray them. The song ends with the singer declaring that they won't follow anyone else's rules and that they will let their own personality be their weapon against the envy of others.
Overall, "Inner Self" presents a message of resistance to conformity and the importance of staying true to oneself in the face of societal pressure. It is a call to embrace one's individuality, no matter how much it might go against the norms of the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Walking these dirty streets
Venturing through a corrupted and decayed society
With hate in my mind
Feeling intense anger towards the injustices I see
Feeling the scorn of the world
Being ridiculed and ostracized for my beliefs and actions
I won't follow rules
Refusing to conform to societal norms and expectations
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Dishonesty and finger-pointing lead to confusion and hypocrisy
Nonconformity in my inner self
Rejecting conformity to the status quo and embracing individuality
Only I guide my inner self
Taking ownership and control over my thoughts and actions
I won't change my way
Resisting pressure to conform or abandon my beliefs
It has to be this way
Believing that my path is the right one for me
I live my life for myself
Prioritizing my own fulfillment and happiness above all else
Forget your filthy ways
Rejecting the dishonesty and corruption of society
Nobody will change my way
Being steadfast in my determination and self-guidance
Life betrays, but I keep on going
Despite the hardships and betrayals of life, continuing to persevere
There's no light, but there is hope
Though the situation seems bleak, maintaining optimism and faith
Crushing oppression, I win
Overcoming the obstacles and constraints set by society
Betraying, playing dirty, you think you'll win
Those who resort to deceit and treachery believe they can secure victory
But someday you'll fall, and I'll be waiting
Knowing that the dishonest and corrupt will eventually meet their downfall
Laughs of an insane man, you'll hear
Reacting to the absurdity and irrationality of society with laughter
Personality is my weapon against your envy
Using my individuality and unique qualities as a defense against those who wish to bring me down
Walking these dirty streets
Continuing to navigate through the unfairness and rot of society
With hate in my mind
Maintaining a fiery passion towards fighting injustice
Feeling all the scorn of the world
Experiencing the weight of societal pressure and derision
I won't follow your rules
Defying the expectations and restrictions placed upon me by society
Nonconformity in my inner self
Striving to preserve my individuality and unique qualities
Only I guide my inner self
Keeping control and ownership over my own thoughts and actions
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: Andreas Rudolf Kisser, Igor Cavalera, Massimiliano A. Cavalera, Paulo Xisto Jr. Pinto
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Walking these dirty streets
With hate in my mind
Feeling the scorn of the world
I won't follow your rules
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Nonconformity in my inner self
Only I guide my inner self
I won't change may way
It has to be this way
I live my life for my self
Forget your filthy ways
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Blame and lies, contradictions arise
Nobody will change my way
Life betrays, but I keep going
There's no light, but there's hope
Crushing oppression, I win
Betraying and playing dirty, you think
You'll win
But someday you'll fall, and I'll be
Waiting
Laughs of an insane man, you'll hear
Personality is my weapon against your
Envy
Walking these dirty streets
With hate in my mind
Feeling the scorn of the world
I won't follow your rules
Nonconformity in my inner self
Only I guide my inner self
@dagony7383
60 years old and still headbanging to Sepultura in 2023....metal/thrash/groove never dies!!!!
@areksek6651
i'am little bit younger - "only" 50 and still do the same ;-) regards ;-)
@raylit.
@@areksek6651 I'm even younger, only 16, but I shake my head at it
@chrigu70
53 here, but still they shaped my musical horizon back in the days...
@goldenwolf8081
I’m 20 and I’m starting to shake my head to it! Just found this song today as well
@mangowolf8582
these roots will always remain!
@liamevans9950
One of the best thrash metal tunes ever. Respect from Liverpool
@davidgeerling9871
Also, speed w/ thrash !! 🙂🙃
@eon14873
Saw them at the Royal Court Liverpool 1993. Fuckin amazing mate
@georgelaird8703
As Nd Scotland 🤘