The Woods
AllttA Lyrics

You see, I grew up where the war zone blew up
I come from a place where war was a constant reality

My view of the statue
My perspective on the world is shaped by my experiences

Where they chewed up what the news done threw up
The media distorts the truth to fit a narrative

And the tube done flashed you
Television bombards us with messages that are not always truthful

Like a tuba wraps you in a tune that has you marching
Mass media can have a powerful effect on people's beliefs and behaviors

I was that dude who you knew from the start
I was always the person who refused to be swayed by outside influences

Wouldn't give into moods with his heart darkened
I refused to let my experiences turn me into a bitter and resentful person

Flash back to the first attack I had a matchbook in my hand
I remember the moment when I began to resist the system

I had to stash that in the woods
I hid my tools of resistance away from the prying eyes of authority

So that we could trap that good again
So that we could ignite our passion for change once more

I mean that fire again
I mean that spark of rebellion and hope that can change the world

At night we'd thaw around the only light without a firing pin
We gathered in the darkness, away from the watchful eye of the government

Desire was our only way to fight the law
Our passion for change was the only tool we had to resist oppression

Our quiet den
We worked in secret, knowing that too much noise would attract unwanted attention

Def to rioting we left our smiles then
We were deaf to the call of violence and instead chose to resist quietly

We'd get right back to filing in line for bread
Despite our resistance, we still had to take care of our basic needs and survive

And iron men how kind of them to remind us
Those in power were not benevolent and often used their might to remind us of our place

Of the truth about our future
They made it clear that the future held no promise of change or freedom

With a mind so fed their eyes go dead
Those who blindly follow those in power lose their humanity

Till our heads our where their boots are singing
Until we are under their control, we will not be truly free

It's all they ever gave to me
The system only offered me lies and oppression

I swear they'll make a slave of me
I refuse to let them break me and turn me into a pawn of their system

Before I'll ever show them that I care
I won't let them know that their oppression hurts me deeply

And the hate in me I bare for the sake that they will never be aware
I hold onto bitterness and anger because I don't want them to know the pain they've caused

Of the love that two can make when no ones there
Despite the darkness, there is still love and hope to be found in the world

Who controls the past controls the future
Those in power can shape the future by controlling the way people understand the past

Who controls the present controls the past
Current events can be used to rewrite history and influence the future

Want to make us tumble down like lumber
Those in power want to remove us from our position of strength and make us weak

Want to make an urn of our sacred woods
They want to destroy what we value and hold sacred

They want to see us cut down from our highest place
They want to remove us from positions of power and influence

And then burn for the greater good
They justify their actions as necessary for the good of society

But we made in a moment
Despite their efforts, we were able to create something powerful and meaningful

What they never broke in a decade of raids
Despite their attempts to quell our resistance through force, they never succeeded

And we gave no emotion
We refused to give in to their attempts to intimidate us

For those who had shown became decadent slaves
Those who initially supported the government became complacent and lost their freedom

So we headed back to this cave
We returned to our secret base where we could plan and organize

Where they say where soon to be found
Despite their best efforts, they were still searching for us

Had to paint for you with these tools we made
We used our creativity to send a message to those who would listen

Communication was down
We were limited in our ability to communicate with each other openly

We used the rays of the sun
We found creative ways to communicate and send messages despite our limitations

We used the face of the moon cooling the day that is done
Even in darkness, we found ways to send messages of hope and resistance

And we made for you these inscriptions
We left behind messages and symbols to inspire others

From the eyes yet to have seen
For those who have not yet joined the resistance

A day of truth outside our minds
A future where truth and justice prevail

Outside the lines of our dreams
Beyond what we believed was possible

Outside the crimes of our brothers
Beyond the damage caused by those who betrayed the resistance

Of what two lovers hide in these trees
Of the love and passion that can thrive even in the midst of darkness

Yes, its hard to find in each other why we wind the clock at thirteen
Rebellion and resistance can be difficult to find and nurture, but it is worth it