Guitarplayer Niko and leadsinger Daniel are now in a band called A School of Quiet (www.aschoolofquiet.com).
Imposter
.calibre Lyrics
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(chorus:)
imposter - i am the torch at the gate
imposter - i am the switch in the grenade
imposter - i am the rush within the raid
imposter - aren't we all set to detonate.
the cartels where destitution leads - enjoy the occidental stampede
these fraudulent defenders are all coming of age
extraneous endeavors to finalize their wage
(chorus)
ah worshipper of assets - the affiliate herd
and covered by the menace - we all inhale the dirt
ah the sum of all parts - makes us communards/ communards
ah the sum of all parts - makes us communards/ communards
1 i strip - my sleeve - and show my horrid scar
- rebellion is the blood that drips from this guitar
2 i lift - my shoes - and show my broken feet
- rebellion is the blood that pours down from this beat
3 i pull - my tongue - and show my bitter taste
- rebellion is the blood that trickles from this bass
4 i cut - my skin - and show my brittle bones
- rebellion is the blood that gushes from this microphone
5 ah - rebellion has to be / it has to be contagious
- because they try to do away with every last one of us
6 ah - rebellion has to be / it has to be contagious
- because they try to do away with all of us - all of us
(backings) the killer's holding office - yeah
he pulled our tongues - he broke our bones- na na na na
(chorus)
The song "Imposter" by .calibre is a commentary on the current state of society that is plagued with corrupt leaders who put their interests above those of the masses. The opening lines of the chorus "imposter - i am the torch at the gate, imposter - i am the switch in the grenade" suggest that the ones in power are pretending to be protectors while they are, in fact, the ones who light the torch and trigger the explosive. The rest of the lyrics highlight the same issue, mentioning destitution, fraudulent leaders, and extraneous endeavors.
The lyrics also talk about rebellion as the only answer to such oppressive systems. The lines "rebellion is the blood that drips from this guitar" and "rebellion is the blood that gushes from this microphone" signify that music can be a powerful tool to awaken people and reignite the fire of rebellion in them. The lines "the sum of all parts - makes us communards" suggest that only through collective action can people come together and fight against such corrupt systems.
In a nutshell, "Imposter" highlights the need for rebellion against oppressive systems and corrupt leaders. It advocates for collective action and emphasizes the power of music to unite people and ignite the fire of rebellion in them.
Line by Line Meaning
imposter - i am the torch at the gate
I am a fraud, pretending to be a source of light and safety, but in reality, I am not what I claim to be
imposter - i am the switch in the grenade
I am a fake, manipulating the situation to make things explode and destroy, causing chaos and harm
imposter - i am the rush within the raid
I am a phony, fueling the frenzy of an attack or invasion, promoting violence and aggression
imposter - aren't we all set to detonate.
We are all deceivers, capable of causing chaos and destruction when our true selves are revealed
the bulwarks have all shanties erased and we're all choking on the aftertaste
The old systems that were meant to protect us have failed, leaving us without shelter or support, and we are suffering the consequences
the cartels where destitution leads - enjoy the occidental stampede
The powerful groups that exploit and oppress the vulnerable are thriving, enjoying the rush of Western culture and values
these fraudulent defenders are all coming of age
Those who pretend to protect us are becoming more skilled at concealing their true motives and identities
extraneous endeavors to finalize their wage
They are going to great lengths to ensure that they get paid, even if it means using illegitimate methods
i strip - my sleeve - and show my horrid scar
I reveal my painful past and wounds, expressing my rebellion against those who have hurt me
i lift - my shoes - and show my broken feet
I expose my physical suffering and struggle, symbolizing my resistance and defiance against oppression
i pull - my tongue - and show my bitter taste
I share my bitter words and criticisms, refusing to be silenced by those who want to control the narrative
i cut - my skin - and show my brittle bones
I reveal my weakness and vulnerability, yet still stand strong and fight back against my oppressors
ah - rebellion has to be / it has to be contagious
Rebellion against oppression must spread and infect others, inspiring them to also resist and fight back
because they try to do away with every last one of us
Oppressors want to eliminate all those who challenge their power and control, so rebellion must be collective and united
the killer's holding office - yeah
The person or group in charge is responsible for causing harm and damage to society
he pulled our tongues - he broke our bones- na na na na
They have silenced us and physically harmed us, but we refuse to stay silent and still fight back
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@ChickenNoob69
I hate when people try and be like Lui, it seems like ever other game there's someone trying to copy him :/
@e7hos
Haha lol
@vswazzy2379
That sounds nothing like lui if u wanna see a real imposter hit me up