Breaking Wheel
Bad Breeding Lyrics
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Each blow a crown of validation
Insolent... superior, you move unchecked
Prescriptive blame: the new currency
Arrogance plagued and fractured thought
Noble causes clothe your doubt
in a puzzle built for pure control
I'll taste the grit so you can find your place
Overconfidence, cold detachment
Let the filth come seeping in
Overconfidence, cold detachment
Let loose on your own breaking wheel
One more head to the pavement
Keeper of nothing but yourself
When pressure fails, call on the boot
Distrust cloaked by just pursuit
Approval in only the thin and blue
Keeper of nothing but yourself
Violence and intimidation
the only measures of your control
The lyrics to Bad Breeding's song "Breaking Wheel" depict a scathing critique of uniformity, arrogance, and abuse of power. The opening lines "Nothing truer than the uniform, each blow a crown of validation" suggest that conformity and violence are upheld as validating and righteous in society. The next line "Insolent... superior, you move unchecked" highlights the unchecked authority and superiority complex of those in power who enforce strict conformity.
The lyrics further delve into themes of manipulation and control, with references to "prescriptive blame" becoming a new form of currency. This hints at how blame and control are wielded as tools to maintain power dynamics and suppress dissenting voices. The mention of "arrogance plagued and fractured thought" points to the damaging effects of arrogance and close-mindedness on society.
The chorus of the song speaks to the consequences of overconfidence and detachment, warning about the repercussions of allowing filth to seep in and being subjected to one's own breaking wheel. This could represent a metaphorical wheel of suffering or punishment that individuals subject themselves to through their harmful actions and beliefs.
The closing verses speak to the perpetuation of violence and intimidation as means of control, highlighting how trust is eroded and approval is sought through coercion rather than genuine respect. The imagery of "one more head to the pavement, keeper of nothing but yourself" conveys a sense of isolation and emptiness that comes from prioritizing power and control above all else. Overall, the lyrics of "Breaking Wheel" paint a grim portrait of a society plagued by arrogance, violence, and the ruthless pursuit of power.
Line by Line Meaning
Nothing truer than the uniform
The sense of identity and validation that comes from conforming to a particular group or belief system is unparalleled
Each blow a crown of validation
Feeling validated and empowered by each act of aggression or display of dominance
Insolent... superior, you move unchecked
Acting arrogantly and with a sense of superiority, with no one to hold you accountable for your actions
Prescriptive blame: the new currency
Shifting blame onto others as a way to gain power and control in a toxic environment
Arrogance plagued and fractured thought
Experiencing the damaging effects of arrogance and closed-mindedness on one's ability to think clearly
Noble causes clothe your doubt
Using noble intentions as a facade to mask one's own uncertainties and insecurities
in a puzzle built for pure control
Being trapped in a manipulative situation designed to maintain control over others
I'll taste the grit so you can find your place
I'll endure hardship and suffering so that you can establish your dominance and sense of belonging
Overconfidence, cold detachment
Exhibiting overconfidence and emotional distance as a means of asserting dominance
Let the filth come seeping in
Allowing negativity and corrupt influences to infiltrate your mindset and behavior
Let loose on your own breaking wheel
Imposing punishment and suffering on yourself as a result of your own destructive actions
One more head to the pavement
Adding to the cycle of violence and aggression by targeting another individual
Keeper of nothing but yourself
Being self-centered and only concerned with your own well-being at the expense of others
When pressure fails, call on the boot
Resorting to violence and intimidation when other methods of control or influence do not work
Distrust cloaked by just pursuit
Masking feelings of distrust and suspicion with a facade of righteousness and moral superiority
Approval in only the thin and blue
Seeking validation and approval from those in positions of power and authority
Violence and intimidation the only measures of your control
Relying solely on acts of violence and intimidation to maintain control over others in a toxic environment
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Written by: Angus Stewart, Ashlea Bennett, Charlie ROse, Christopher Dodd
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