1) A hardcore band fro… Read Full Bio ↴There is more than one artist with this name:
1) A hardcore band from New York. Antidote’s Thou Shalt Not Kill EP was self-released in 1983. The drummer, Arthur, had played with the Misfits, and John Joseph (Cro-Mags) does back-ups on “The Real Deal”. Antidote got back together in the late 80’s/early 90’s and put out a full-length record.
2 ) Street punk band from Holland. Formed in 1995 and still together as of 2008. They have toured with bands such as The Casualties, Strohsäcke, Zero Tolerance, The Virus, Endless Struggle, Dutch ska-punk band Beans, Disturbance, Filaments, The Krays, Behind Enemy Lines, the Adicts and Lower Class Brats.
3) A French Hip-Hop Band
4) A collaborative project band comprising of members of The Ex from Holland and members of the English band Chumbawamba. Using Antidote as their pseudonym for this collaboration a 7" EP was released titled "Destroy Fascism !" in 1986. A later bootleg 7" EP also surfaced comprising of different songs to Destroy Fascism. This 2nd 7 " EP was titled "One Does Not Sell The Earth Upon Which The People Walk" and was recorded in 1986.
5) A collaboration between the successful Airwave and Marnik B, the former international manager from Lightning Records. They produce dark, deep, progressive trance. Singles include Velocity, Sciabada, and Paraglider.
6) Finnish thrash/speed/power metal band formed in 1986. Released three albums The Truth (1992), Total (1994) and Mind Alive (1996). Vocalist/guitarist Nino Laurenne and bassist Titus Hjelm are nowadays better known from power metal band Thunderstone.
7) Serbian thrash metal band, also see Anti-Dote.
8) An alternative rock band from Alabama who renamed themselves Hot Rod Circuit
9) A garage rock band from Los Angeles, active between 2004 and 2005.
10) Drum break-orientated Drum & Bass producer, Deejay, Live Performer and Radio Presenter.
Victim
Antidote Lyrics
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You shout the system's got to fall
Behave like you're a black sheep in the masses
But aren't you a lemming after all?
If you really want to make a difference
Act up and start thinking for yourself
In the end you do just what the masses do
You think you are a victim of the system
But you're nothing but a victim of yourself
The lyrics to Antidote's song Victim seem to be directed at those who believe that the system has failed them and that they are trapped within it. The lyrics challenge this belief by asking whether these individuals are really thinking for themselves, or if they are simply following the masses. The lyrics suggest that if these individuals truly want to make a difference, they need to start thinking for themselves and acting outside of the norms.
The lyrics also suggest that individuals who believe they are victims of the system are actually victims of their own choices and actions. This message is meant to encourage individuals to take responsibility for their own lives and stop blaming outside forces for their situation.
Line by Line Meaning
You say the world is going nowhere
You express that the world is making no progress
You shout the system's got to fall
You vigorously protest that the system must end
Behave like you're a black sheep in the masses
You act as if you are an outsider in a group of conformists
But aren't you a lemming after all?
Aren't you actually a follower who blindly imitates others?
If you really want to make a difference
If you truly desire to effect change
Act up and start thinking for yourself
Rebel and use your own intellect
In the end you do just what the masses do
Ultimately, you conform like everyone else
So come on, come out of your shell
Therefore, emerge from your insulation
You think you are a victim of the system
You believe that the system has wronged you
But you're nothing but a victim of yourself
However, you are only a victim of your own actions and choices
Contributed by Bailey Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.