Buried Alive
Against All Authority Lyrics
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Moving through shadows. From battles. He's scarring inside.
He knows the hallways. He always avoids the south side.
And they find him cause sometimes there's nowhere to hide.
[Chorus:]
The fist feels so lonely. And everyone's watching.
The fist feels so lonely. Their eyes are exhausting.
They brag about it now shout it now faggot's his name.
He hears the girls laugh as they pass the blood tastes like shame.
He won't give them what they want and scream out in pain.
Now he's naming his bullets and he's taking aim.
[Chorus]
Now they say he was crazy. No pushed to the edge.
They all comfort the children the hallways are red.
And the bullies know the truth but it's all left unsaid.
The children know the truth its stuck in their heads.
[Chorus]
[Guitar interlude]
[Chorus]
The lyrics of "Buried Alive" by Against All Authority deal with the topic of bullying and the psychological and physical impact it can have on the victim. The opening lines describe the singer as someone who keeps to the shadows and alleys due to the physical and emotional wounds he has sustained from past battles. Despite his efforts to avoid confrontation, he is often found by his tormentors because there is nowhere for him to hide. The chorus repeats the phrase "the fist feels so lonely" which reveals the deep sense of isolation and despair that the singer feels as he is singled out and bullied by others.
The second verse goes on to describe how the singer hears his bullies bragging about their actions and how the girls around them laugh at his pain. He refuses to give in to their demands but is pushed to the brink until he starts naming his bullets and taking aim. The third verse depicts how the school community reacts after the singer eventually snaps and takes revenge on his bullies. They label him crazy and attempt to cover up the violence, but the children who witnessed the torment know the truth and are left to carry the burden.
Overall, the song touches on the heavy topic of bullying and the profound and long-lasting effects it can have on the mental health of the victim. It also highlights the systemic issues within schools and society that allow this behavior to continue.
Line by Line Meaning
He sticks to the back streets and the alleys he sees through black eyes.
He avoids main roads and bright areas to remain hidden. His eyes are dark from the pain he has endured.
Moving through shadows. From battles. He's scarring inside.
He constantly moves unnoticed through the darkness, haunted by past traumatic experiences.
He knows the hallways. He always avoids the south side.
He is familiar with the layout of the building and stays away from certain areas to avoid danger.
And they find him cause sometimes there's nowhere to hide.
Despite his efforts to remain hidden, he is eventually discovered because there are limited places to conceal himself.
The fist feels so lonely. And everyone's watching.
He feels isolated and alone in his struggle, while others look on and do nothing to help.
The fist feels so lonely. Their eyes are exhausting.
He is drained from the constant scrutiny of others, who do not understand or empathize with his pain.
Inside something dies. He's buried alive. Buried alive.
His spirit is crushed and he feels trapped, like he is slowly suffocating.
They brag about it now shout it now faggot's his name.
His tormentors now openly ridicule and bully him, calling him derogatory names.
He hears the girls laugh as they pass the blood tastes like shame.
He hears the mocking laughter of girls as they see him injured, feeling humiliated and degraded.
He won't give them what they want and scream out in pain.
He refuses to give in to their demands, even if it means enduring further agony.
Now he's naming his bullets and he's taking aim.
He has reached a breaking point and is preparing to retaliate with violence.
Now they say he was crazy. No pushed to the edge.
After he violently lashes out, others label him as insane, but they fail to recognize their own role in his descent into despair.
They all comfort the children the hallways are red.
Adults try to console the innocent bystanders affected by the violence, but the aftermath is still marked by bloodshed and trauma.
And the bullies know the truth but it's all left unsaid.
The perpetrators are aware of their wrongdoing, but refuse to acknowledge it or take responsibility.
The children know the truth its stuck in their heads.
The children who witness the violence and bullying are left with lasting emotional scars and are burdened with the knowledge of what really happened.
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