Discography:
• Anti-Imperialist (EP) (1993)
• Fuck Nazi Sympathy (EP) (1994)
• The System Works For Them (1996)
• ...And Now Back to Our Programming (1998)
• The Rotten Agenda (2001)
Band members:
Dave Trenga - vocals
Adrienne Droogas - vocals
Eric Good - guitar, vocals
Corey Lyons - bass
Matt Garabedian - drums
Xenophobia
Aus-Rotten Lyrics
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Fuck your anti-Semitism, fuck the Aryan nation
Fuck your homophobia, fuck the Aryan nation
Fuck your xenophobia, fuck the Aryan nation
Lacking understanding and longing for consistency
Small-minded bigots cowering in the face of diversity
Scapegoating the minorities for all of society's flaws
Projecting false statistics to legitimize their cause
Spewing racist stereotypes to influence beliefs
Brainwashed by the rhetoric that reaffirms their fears
Oblivious to the reality that prejudice never hears
They embrace their mental programming and misinterpret it as pride
Their heads have become the dumping grounds where stupidity now resides
Afraid of what they can't relate to in the world they're living in
It's pathetic that their loudest proudest characteristic is the color of their skin
Ignorance breeding ignorance until all rational thought is gone
Believing in their superiority while functioning as pawns
To manipulative politicians who plant submissive seeds
They're unwittingly enlisted into carrying out the deeds
Of a right wing agenda best served by impressionable minds
Exploitation's been perfected, conditioning's been refined
By manufactured insecurities that prey upon the weak
They've abandoned their sense of reason for the naiveté they speak
They embrace their mental programming and misinterpret it as pride
Their heads have become the dumping grounds where stupidity now resides
Afraid of what they can't relate to in the world they're living in
It's pathetic that their loudest proudest characteristic is the color of their skin
Fuck your racist stereotypes, fuck the Aryan nation
Fuck your anti-Semitism, fuck the Aryan nation
Fuck your homophobia, fuck the Aryan nation
Fuck your xenophobia, fuck the Aryan nation
I'm tired of the intimidation and manipulation that they use
I'm tired of hearing about another racially motivated attack
That's why it's so important that we never turn our backs
Our inaction and indifference provide the strength they get
When we keep our silence we invite this racist threat
Let's make these bigots as nonexistent as their minds
They don't deserve any sympathy that they can hide behind
They embrace their mental programming and misinterpret it as pride
Their heads have become the dumping grounds where stupidity now resides
Afraid of what they can't relate to in the world they're living in
It's pathetic that their loudest proudest characteristic is the color of their skin
The song Xenophobia by Aus-Rotten is a scathing critique of those who espouse racist ideologies and display prejudice towards those who are different from them. The lyrics make clear the band's complete rejection of racist stereotypes, anti-Semitism, homophobia, and xenophobia, and shows how these attitudes stem from a lack of understanding and fear of diversity. The song calls out those who scapegoat minorities for the problems in society and use false statistics to legitimize their beliefs.
The lyrics are particularly critical of right-wing politicians who use these attitudes to manipulate and exploit vulnerable individuals, leading them to believe in their superiority and function as pawns. The song stresses the importance of speaking out against such attitudes and not letting them go unchallenged. The lyrics also express frustration with the continuing existence of racially motivated attacks and call for action to combat such threats.
In conclusion, Xenophobia is a powerful and thought-provoking song that challenges listeners to reject prejudice and bigotry and embrace diversity.
Line by Line Meaning
Fuck your racist stereotypes, fuck the Aryan nation
Rejecting racist and offensive beliefs and ideologies promoted by the Aryan nation.
Fuck your anti-Semitism, fuck the Aryan nation
Rejecting anti-Semitic beliefs and ideologies promoted by the Aryan nation.
Fuck your homophobia, fuck the Aryan nation
Rejecting homophobic beliefs and behaviors promoted by the Aryan nation.
Fuck your xenophobia, fuck the Aryan nation
Rejecting xenophobic beliefs and behaviors promoted by the Aryan nation.
Lacking understanding and longing for consistency
Being ignorant and seeking consistency in one's beliefs and ideologies.
Small-minded bigots cowering in the face of diversity
Closed-minded individuals who fear diversity and react with hostility towards it.
Scapegoating the minorities for all of society's flaws
Blaming minorities for societal problems and not acknowledging the true causes.
Projecting false statistics to legitimize their cause
Using fake statistics to make their beliefs appear more valid and credible.
The amassing of recruits has been rendered by deceit
Recruiting members through deception and manipulation.
Spewing racist stereotypes to influence beliefs
Repeating offensive and false stereotypes to persuade others to adopt their beliefs.
Brainwashed by the rhetoric that reaffirms their fears
Being indoctrinated with propaganda that reinforces their fears and prejudices.
Oblivious to the reality that prejudice never hears
Unaware that prejudice ignores actual reality and evidence.
They embrace their mental programming and misinterpret it as pride
Accepting their indoctrination as a form of pride and personal identity.
Their heads have become the dumping grounds where stupidity now resides
Their minds are filled with ignorance and foolishness due to their indoctrination and beliefs.
Afraid of what they can't relate to in the world they're living in
Fearful of anything that does not align with their narrow worldview.
It's pathetic that their loudest proudest characteristic is the color of their skin
Mocking the idea that someone's race should be their primary source of pride and identity.
Ignorance breeding ignorance until all rational thought is gone
The cycle of ignorance and prejudice perpetuating itself until rational thinking is replaced completely.
Believing in their superiority while functioning as pawns
Falsely thinking they are superior, but actually being used as tools to serve a right wing political agenda.
To manipulative politicians who plant submissive seeds
Being manipulated by politicians who encourage submissive, obedient behavior.
They're unwittingly enlisted into carrying out the deeds
Being unknowingly enlisted to carry out harmful actions.
Of a right wing agenda best served by impressionable minds
The right wing agenda promoted by these politicians is best served by impressionable and easily manipulated minds.
Exploitation's been perfected, conditioning's been refined
Manipulation and conditioning techniques have been perfected to exploit vulnerable individuals.
By manufactured insecurities that prey upon the weak
Creating and exploiting insecurities in those who are vulnerable and weak.
They've abandoned their sense of reason for the naiveté they speak
Choosing to believe in naive and flawed ideas instead of using their own rational thinking skills.
I'm tired of the intimidation and manipulation that they use
Expressing exhaustion and frustration with the tactics used by those who promote bigotry and hate.
I'm tired of hearing about another racially motivated attack
Expressing frustration and sadness at the continued violence and harm caused by racism.
That's why it's so important that we never turn our backs
Urging for unity and not turning a blind eye to injustice and hate.
Our inaction and indifference provide the strength they get
Allowing hateful ideas and ideologies to persist due to our lack of action and indifference.
When we keep our silence we invite this racist threat
By not speaking out against racism, we unintentionally allow it to flourish and become a greater threat.
Let's make these bigots as nonexistent as their minds
Advocating for the eradication of bigoted beliefs and ideologies, as well as those who hold them.
They don't deserve any sympathy that they can hide behind
Believing that those who promote hate do not deserve any pity or excuses for their actions.
Contributed by John F. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@pronemortalform92
People are not expandable, government is!
@Snafubar23
I love them, but that actually makes me sad. I think 98 Mute said it best in "Picture This" with the line "Picture this: a world where there's no need to write songs like this." I can't wait to see the day when this music is only made because it's great music and not also because it's necessary.
@HelloMyNameIsAlex101
"Those who make peaceful revolution impossible make violent revolution inevitable" We've been ignored long enuf
@Hardcoreforliife
this why i fuck with aus rotten
@keithmjali761
Sometimes I really like when hardcore/crust bands are both angry and audible, even without reading the lyrics I can catch on to what they're saying. Aside from the catchy ass riff, the message here is legit. In some other countries, government tends to stoke the flames and pit the natives and foreigners against each other on purpose, even if they're neighborhood countries.
@jeraldjustice6125
The truth is always relevant!
@TreeOfWoe666
Still relevant in 2019, unfortunately.
@Matthew-fh4xo
You ready to eat those words in 2024?
And for the record, I've always been a huge Aus Rotten fan.
@TreeOfWoe666
@@Matthew-fh4xo weird way to admit that you backslid into nationalism. Clearly didn't pay any attention to any of the lyrics and only got into it for fashion lol
@menospeakyenglish
Aus-Rotten is one of the biggest influences on crust.