Crucified
Agnostic Front Lyrics
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Live for now, stand today
See the kids but don't hear what they say
Close your eyes and look the other way
You say the end justifies the means
They'll lock us up throw away the keys
Crucified, crucified for your sins [Repeat x2]
They don't know our feelings
They seek protection through distorted eyes
Can't tell the truth from their lies
We've got to learn to fight to live
Before they grind us under heel
We're the targets so easy to find
We're the ones that.
Won't stay in line I find myself nailed to a cross
For something that I didn't do
It's your fault you've ruined our lives
But we're the ones you crucify
You're the ones who commit the crimes
But it's always us who do the time
The lyrics to Agnostic Front's song Crucified paint a picture of a society that is dismissive towards the youth, disregarding their thoughts, desires, and aspirations. The song highlights the indifference of the older generation, who have failed to provide guidance to the next generation, and have allowed them to be oppressed, leading them to the point where they must fight to survive. The lines "See the kids but don't hear what they say, Close your eyes and look the other way" depict a society that has turned a blind eye to its children's suffering, leading them to act out and seek protection through distorted eyes.
The song then addresses the issue of justice, with the lines "You say the end justifies the means, They'll lock us up the throw away the keys." Here, the lyrics portray a society that is willing to justify anything they do to preserve the status quo, and yet, at the same time, they leave no room for redemption, locking up those who try to make a change. The chorus, "Crucified, crucified for your sins" repeats, emphasizing the idea that the youth is being sacrificed for the sins of the older generation.
Finally, the last verse "I find myself nailed to a cross, For something that I didn't do, It's your fault you've ruined our lives, But we're the ones you crucify" puts the blame on the older generation for creating an environment that has led to the youth's suffering. The song's message is critical of a society that fails to understand and address the youth's needs, leaving them vulnerable to a life of oppression, leading to fighting for survival.
Line by Line Meaning
They ask why we dress this way
People question why we dress differently than them
Live for now, stand today
We focus on living in the present instead of dwelling on the past
See the kids but don't hear what they say
Adults don't listen to what the younger generation has to say
Close your eyes and look the other way
People try to ignore what is happening around them
You say the end justifies the means
Some believe that the outcome is more important than the actions taken to get there
They'll lock us up throw away the keys
The authorities will imprison us without a second thought
Crucified, crucified for your sins [Repeat x2]
The singer feels as if they are being punished for the wrongdoings of others
They don't know our feelings
Others don't understand how we feel
Only our desperate cries
All we can do is cry for help
They seek protection through distorted eyes
Authority figures use their power in a twisted way for their own benefit
Can't tell the truth from their lies
It is difficult to distinguish between what is real and what is fake
We've got to learn to fight to live
We need to defend ourselves to survive
Before they grind us under heel
Before we become completely oppressed and powerless
We're the targets so easy to find
We are the ones who are constantly singled out and blamed
We're the ones that.
We are the ones who
Won't stay in line I find myself nailed to a cross
Our refusal to conform to society's standards feels like a punishment
For something that I didn't do
We are punished for actions we did not commit
It's your fault you've ruined our lives
The actions of others have negatively impacted our existence
But we're the ones you crucify
Despite not being at fault, we are the ones who are punished
You're the ones who commit the crimes
The authority figures are the ones who are actually guilty
But it's always us who do the time
However, we are the ones who face the consequences of their actions
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: CONRAD LANT, JOHN DIXON, DANIEL NEEDHAM
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@frankxknarfx
Cool. These posts remind me of the brawls outside of CBGB's in the 80's between skins, punks, thrashers, and anyone who mistakenly got caught in the crossfire. NYHC was truly a mixed bag for anyone set of ism, I chose them all. Whether it was Agnostic Front, Warzone, Murphy;s Law, Gorilla Biscuits, Sick of it All, or some good ole thrash like MOD, they were the poets that had something to say, took our ears, and said it hard and true to the heart like no other scene in the world!!!
@siobhanscott168
Lol. I remember that too
@markovisic7244
Rap/hip hop too dude...
@hardcoreheathenearthkwake7485
god damn, this is just one of those songs you could never get tired of!
@antipatriotmissile
They ask why we dress this way Live for now, stand today See the kids but don't hear what they say Close your eyes and look the other way You say the end justifies the means They'll lock us up throw away the keys Crucified, crucified for your sins [x2] They don't know our feelings Only our desperate cries They seek protection through distorted eyes Can't tell the truth from their lies We've got to learn to fight to live Before they grind us under heel
@MrDo0bie
Word.
@PilotDave85
This can also be caused by a vindictive woman.
@alexberger1372
One of the best of this Band...long time ago..
@KINGKAOS518
Respect to the Lower East Side Crew / Black & Blue - Like Raybeez Said" "Don't Forget The Struggle, Don't Forget The Street's!" - Albany Checking In, NYHC 4Life
@sicoblum
we used to play this as a cover with my band back in colombia thank u for share it!