Martyr
A Million Dead Birds Laughing Lyrics

The lyrics to A Million Dead Birds Laughing's song Martyr seem to be a statement of defiance against perceived criticism or expectation from someone else. The singer is clearly dismissing any claims made against them and insisting that they cannot be made to do or say anything against their will. This is emphasized through the repetition of the line "You can't make me". Additionally, the singer dismisses the idea that they are even saying anything at all, specifically stating "This is not a song / These are not words".

The repeated declaration "This is not a song" can be interpreted in a few ways: it could mean that the singer is simply trying to deny the label of "song" to whatever they are doing, and thus refusing to be categorized or judged. Alternatively, it could imply that the singer is in fact doing something different, perhaps something more akin to spoken word or performance art, but that the listener is not quite comprehending the full scope of it. In either case, the singer is making it clear that they will not be easily understood or pinned down.

The lines "See this part? / And this part? / It would have changed your world" suggest that the singer had grander plans or intentions for their work, but that their vision was not realized for some reason. This could be a lament over being misunderstood or underestimated, or it could be a further assertion of the singer's individuality and unwillingness to conform. Overall, the lyrics of "Martyr" are a declaration of independence and creative resistance.