Suffer
-Bad Religion Lyrics
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The lunatic, the hypocrite are all lost in the fray
Can't you see their lives are just like yours?
An unturned stone, and undiscovered
Door leading to
The gift of hope renewed
Eternity for you
The business man whose master plan controls the world each day
Is blind to indications of his species of his species' slow decay
People blow their minds
They choose to resign
This deformed society is part of a design
It'll never go away
It's in the cards that way
The masses of humanity have always had to suffer
The song "Suffer" by Bad Religion is a commentary on the everyday struggles of life and the inequities faced by the masses of humanity. The opening lyrics, "Did you ever see the concrete stares of everyday? The lunatic, the hypocrite are all lost in the fray" paint a picture of the monotony and chaos of daily life. The following lines, "Can't you see their lives are just like yours? An unturned stone, an undiscovered door leading to the gift of hope renewed, eternity for you" suggest that there is hope for change and renewal, but that it remains undiscovered by most people.
The remainder of the song focuses on the ways in which society is controlled by those in power, particularly the businessmen who control the world each day. Bad Religion suggests that these individuals are blind to the decay of their own kind, and that most people choose to resign themselves to the deformed society that we live in. The line "It's in the cards that way" suggests that suffering is an inherent part of the human experience.
Overall, "Suffer" is a deeply insightful and poignant commentary on the human condition. It suggests that hope and renewal are possible, but that they will only be found when we acknowledge and confront the suffering that is an inherent part of our existence.
Line by Line Meaning
Did you ever see the concrete stares of everyday?
Have you ever noticed the blank, unfeeling faces of people going about their daily lives?
The lunatic, the hypocrite are all lost in the fray
Those who act irrationally or contradict themselves are just as trapped as everyone else in this bleak reality.
Can't you see their lives are just like yours?
Realize that these people living numb lives are no different than you. You too have the potential for greatness.
An unturned stone, and undiscovered
There's always something new to uncover and learn in life.
Door leading to
A possible opportunity or escape that can lead to...
The gift of hope renewed
...the revitalization of hope and belief in something greater than the normal routine of daily life.
Eternity for you
An everlasting, beautiful existence can be achieved and experienced in the afterlife.
The masses of humanity have always had to suffer
It's an inevitable truth that human beings have always had to endure hardship and pain.
The business man whose master plan controls the world each day
The upper echelon of society, particularly greedy businessmen, wield power over the direction of the world...
Is blind to indications of his species of his species' slow decay
...but they fail to realize that their selfish actions and disregard for the welfare of others is slowly leading to the downfall of humanity.
People blow their minds
Those in society who cannot handle the stress and pain of everyday life often turn to unhealthy and destructive coping mechanisms...
They choose to resign
...ultimately resigning themselves to a hopeless existence, when there is still so much potential for change and progress.
This deformed society is part of a design
This bleak, broken society we find ourselves in was not just a random occurrence or a fluke, but something that has been intricately crafted by the forces of social and economic power.
It'll never go away
This suffering and hardship is not something that can be easily eradicated or brushed aside.
It's in the cards that way
It's an inevitable, predetermined outcome according to the designs of those in power.
The masses of humanity have always had to suffer
Once again reiterating that this suffering and pain is a constant throughout human history.
Lyrics ยฉ Universal Music Publishing Group, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: GREG GRAFFIN, BRETT GUREWITZ
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