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Distrust and Abuse
Agathocles Lyrics
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Only for making money - you start a band,
You play the stuff - which is "in",
And in this stupid contest - you always try to win,
What's going on, in your fucking mind,
Are you that stupid, or completely blind,
Can't you see, you're just a clown,
Can't you make up, your fucking mind,
When will you start, to think about that,
Try to be yourself,
Don't follow each trend
Then you'll get,
Some real true friends.
The song "Distrust and Abuse" by Agathocles addresses the issue of conformity in the music industry. The lyrics criticize those who start bands and play music solely for the purpose of making money and fitting in with the current trend. The song questions the authenticity and originality of such individuals, asking whether they truly believe in the music they play or if they are blindly following the crowd. The lyrics suggest that this kind of behavior is harmful to the individual and the music industry as a whole. They call for the person to think about their actions and start being true to themselves, rather than blindly following the trends and playing music just to gain popularity and profit.
The song "Distrust and Abuse" is a form of protest against the commercialization of the music industry. It conveys the idea that true artists should create music because they love it and believe in it, rather than just for financial gain. The lyrics are a call to action for individuals to break free from conformity and start being authentic in their music. Through this song, Agathocles encourages individuals to challenge the status quo and be true to themselves.
Line by Line Meaning
You just hang around - and follow each trend,
You don't have any originality of your own, and instead, you just tag along with the latest fad.
Only for making money - you start a band,
The sole reason for initiating a band is to make profits.
You play the stuff - which is "in",
You perform songs that are currently in fashion, and aligning with the listeners' taste.
And in this stupid contest - you always try to win,
You only want to be victorious in the senseless game of one-upmanship.
What's going on, in your fucking mind,
What exactly is happening in your head?
Are you that stupid, or completely blind,
Are you just careless, or are you willfully ignorant?
Can't you see, you're just a clown,
Can't you realize that you're nothing more than a buffoon?
Can't you make up, your fucking mind,
Are you incapable of forming your own opinions?
Can't you resist, or aren't you that strong,
Can't you say no or are you simply weak-willed?
When will you start, to think about that,
When will you act and take that into consideration?
Try to be yourself,
Make an effort to be original.
Don't follow each trend
Stop being a trend-chaser.
Then you'll get,
Then and only then shall you receive.
Some real true friends.
Authentic and genuine friends.
Contributed by Micah E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Frank Saen
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