Conflict
骚动乐团(Disturbed) Lyrics

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What-chya
E e e e e ee ee e ee e ee eee eee ee e
Eee e ee e e ee e e ee
You are, enemy
You are my hated enemy
I am enemy
Number one rated enemy
I'm labelled enemy

I am your mortal enemy
My actions enemy
Make me your bitter enemy

All the world around enemy ow ow
They're tearing up the ground enemy ow ow
They're drawn in by the sound
Enemy, enemy I must eliminate my Enemy ow ow enemy ow ow enemy ow ow
Enemy, enemy I must eliminate my enemy

Your people, enemy
My people's hated enemy
What are you, enemy
Though a created enemy
Terminate the, enemy
Eradicate the hated enemy
I am an enemy
My very greatest enemy

All the world around enemy ow ow
They're tearing up the ground enemy ow ow
They're drawn in by the sound
Enemy, enemy I must eliminate my Enemy ow ow enemy ow ow enemy ow ow
Enemy, enemy I must eliminate my enemy

Shout

You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill ow

Wanting love life
Needing kill life
Wanting love life
Needing kill life

Enemy
Enemy
Enemy
Enemy
Eeeeeee enemy
Eeeeeee enemy
Eeeeeee enemy
Eeeeeee enemy

Shout

You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill life
You try to tell me that you love life
Then find another way to kill ow

Eeeeeee enemy
Eeeeeee enemy
Eeeeeee enemy

Eeeeeee enemy
(Until fade)

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Disturbed's "Conflict" are a commentary on the nature of conflict and how individuals and societies often label others as enemies, leading to a cycle of violence in which both sides seek to eliminate each other. The song starts with the repetition of "What-chya" which sets the tone for an aggressive and confrontational message. The lead singer then identifies himself as an enemy, even labeling himself as the number one rated enemy. He notes that his actions have made him the bitter enemy of his opponent. Throughout the song, the singer also references how the world around him is affected by the conflict, with people tearing up the ground and being drawn in by the sound.

The song also portrays how individuals and groups view each other as enemies, often without truly understanding each other. The singer highlights how people often see others as the hated enemy, and how this can lead to actions aimed at eradicating that enemy. The lyrics suggest that in order to end the cycle of violence, both sides must work towards understanding and acceptance instead of simply labeling others as enemies.

In summary, "Conflict" is a powerful song that reflects on the destructive nature of conflict and how it can lead to a cycle of violence. Through its lyrics, the song urges people to look beyond their differences and try to understand and accept each other.

Line by Line Meaning

What-chya
What do you want?

E e e e e ee ee e ee e ee eee eee ee e
Nonsensical vocalization

Eee e ee e e ee e e ee
More nonsensical vocalization

You are, enemy
You are my foe

You are my hated enemy
I despise you

I am enemy
I am your opponent

Number one rated enemy
I am your top rival

I'm labelled enemy
I am identified as your adversary

I am your mortal enemy
I am your fatal antagonist

My actions enemy
My deeds provoke enmity

Make me your bitter enemy
You hate me passionately