Honor
Axe Murder Boyz Lyrics

Wake up in a mad rage and I can't see
Starting the day with anger, confusion and no clarity.

Cold sweat from the broken images of my dreams
Dreams that leave a feeling of despair rather than inspiration.

I've seen worlds of peace with no pain
Idealistic paradises where there is no strife.

But then I woke up to reality, we all should be ashamed
Realizing the harsh truths of the world and feeling regret.

You wife beatin' piece of shit, they're mad deep
Insulting someone who abuses their spouse and their character.

Turning children to zombies who think they can't speak
Conditioning children into a lethargic and voiceless state.

Or two parents, one kid and still it's like
Even with a traditional family structure, life can still be difficult.

He had to teach his own self how to ride a fuckin' bike
Not receiving or having access to guidance or help with basic skills.

And then he grew the fuck up and started snortin' drugs
Resorting to substance abuse as a coping mechanism.

All because of mom and daddy's hugs
Faulting the parents for lacking supportive and loving behavior.

Or lack thereof
Reiterating that the absence of parental love is to blame.

And now the world's so hard for him to understand
Struggling to make sense of the world due to inadequate upbringing.

Because his pop's never taught him how to be a fuckin' man
Being deprived of the necessary skills and knowledge to grow into a responsible adult.

I wanna show you, but I know you can already see
Wishing to demonstrate the harsh reality, but acknowledging that it is already self-evident.

The world we live in and the people that we are programmed to be
Indicating that society and media shape our behavior and attitudes.

So the next time you wanna judge me based off my clothes
Warning the listener against making assumptions based on superficial traits.

Keep in mind your sons and daughters are at my shows
Reminding the listener that their children may be influenced by the artist's message.

It's like a time bomb, tickin' away at my brain
Feeling as if one is burdened with an inevitable, agonizing fate.

Ready to go off and end all my pain, but I can't complain
Feeling like ending one's own pain is justified, but unable to voice the grievance.

Feelin' the stress, here to confess what I've done to be blessed
Acknowledging the weight of stress and admitting to actions taken to feel grateful.

Read the mind of congress, gonna put it to rest
Imagining a world where corruption and dishonesty are no longer tolerated.

Makin' us vote and choke down the loss of our right to life
Perceiving political leaders as stripping away the basic, fundamental elements of life.

I'd rather smoke another cigarette and know I'm gonna die
Preferring a temporary fix that brings comfort, despite knowing the risks and inevitable consequences.

Fightin' the freedom is to belive 'em when they lie about the reasons
Defying those who claim to offer freedom when they are, in fact, deceptive or misleading.

Why they blowin' up our cities and creating hurricane seasons
Questioning the motivations behind man-made disasters or conflicts.

I see 'em freezing bank accounts of innocent people to keep
Noticing how financial systems may unjustly punish those who haven't done anything wrong.

The money flowin' to the 5-0 station down the street
Detecting corruption where financial benefits go to those in authority, such as a police station.

And nothin' goes to mister broke and misses baby-to-feed
Deploring a system that ignores those in poverty, especially those with dependents to care for.

To the families snaked by presidents of greed
Accusing corrupt leaders of causing harm to innocent people through selfish, greedy actions.

But if I say shit, I have a life that's hard to be
Knowing that speaking up against systemic injustice may lead to persecution or suffering.

A true speaker like Martin King or Bob Marley
Recognizing the legacy of great leaders who spoke truth to power.

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I have honor.
Emphasizing the importance of upholding values and principles, despite the difficulties faced.

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It's time to choose, what you're gonna do - I have honor.
Encouraging the listener to make choices in how they live their life and pledging to maintain the value of honor.