Although Beyond Decay's opinions aren't universal and vary throughout many of their songs, concerns of homophobia in society, racism, the capitalist system, hidden corporate agenda’s, mass media, mass consumption, change, and ignorance, are some of the topics their music touches on. Lyrics differ from politically charged songs to some positive messages found in the reggae/dub songs such as, "Until the day the world unites, we will never rest."
Beyond Decay has proven time and time again, that they are a force to be reckoned with in the ska-punk scene. The release of their first EP “Buds Not Bombs” had a great success, selling the first 100 copies at their CD Release show. With a full length on the horizon, Beyond Decay shows no signs of slowing down. So keep yer eyes and yer ears open, because Beyond Decay is currently busy recording their full length album, releasing it in September/August 2007 and a split with Corporation due out July 6th.
Hate
Beyond Decay Lyrics
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The media it makes me hurl
Being told just what to think
Being told to sit and drink
Drink of poison, drink of lies
You will see that I wont hide
I will fight it till I die
Told to conform, told that I'm wrong
While news agencies blame it on "black" crime
Freedom of speech, where are our rights?
Thrown out the door for capitalist ties
Ties of intrigue, ties of deceit
Dance in the flames of what imperialists think
Nations building, nations hate
Burn your flag, don't play patriot games
When I look at all the kids
In the streets, in the pits
All I see is fucking hate
That's destroying how they live
If war is patriotic
Then what the fuck is peace
If hate is just genetic
Than what the fuck is love
With all of the lies that are infecting me
I been hypnotized by the land of the free
Now don't try to tell me that I'm just anti
Go ahead, try and hate me
If injustice is considered service
Than what the fuck is safe
What the fuck I'm saying is
We must change our ways
We don't want the fucking hate
Don't wanna face it everyday
From Iraq to Iran
Your King Georges number one fan
Hate
Destroys us all
The lyrics of Beyond Decay's song "Hate" are a strong commentary on the issues of racism, media manipulation, and societal conformity. The song is a reflection of the Band's discontent with the world we live in, and their refusal to be poisoned by the lies perpetuated by the media. The first couple of lines of the song are explicitly clear about the racist upbringing of the singer, which influences the way they see the world. The media is causing a disgust in the singer, as they feel as if they are being told what to think, and are also being told to sit and drink the poison and lies that the media is peddling.
The singer emphasizes their rejection of these ideas, stating that they will stand and fight for what they believe in, even if it means giving up their lives in the process. There is a strong opposition to conformity in the song, stating that being told they're wrong while conforming to society's demands is hypocritical. The concept of freedom of speech is brought up, with the singer questioning where the rights of the people are. They claim that these rights have been thrown out the door in favor of capitalist ties, and that there is a dishonesty in news outlets blaming "black" crime. This is a direct statement against the mainstream media in America, where "black" crime is reported disproportionately compared to other crimes.
The song also addresses the concept of patriotism and the dangers of nationalism. The singer rejects patriotic symbols like flags and the idea that war is something to be celebrated. The concept of hate is also discussed, with the singer questioning why it exists and what it has to do with genetics. The song ends with the plea for change, and a message that hate destroys us all.
Line by Line Meaning
Born and raised in a racist world
I come from a world that is still heavily influenced by racism, and it affects everything.
The media it makes me hurl
The constant messaging from the media about what to think and how to behave is disgusting.
Being told just what to think
We are being asked to take in information at face value and not develop our own thoughts
Being told to sit and drink
We are being asked to blindly consume the propaganda thrown at us. It's like a poison.
Drink of poison, drink of lies
The media supplies a message that is not true but rather sensationalized and deviant.
You will see that I wont hide
I am going to stand here and refuse to consume what is offered without questioning it.
I will stand, and I wont beg
I won't beg for an individualistic voice just to receive approval or validation.
I will fight it till I die
I am willing to back up what I believe in until the end.
Told to conform, told that I'm wrong
I am being constantly forced into fitting into a single mold, and anything outside of that is considered wrong.
While news agencies blame it on black crime
The news agencies have led us to believe that a significant amount of crimes in society are committed by people of African American descent.
Freedom of speech, where are our rights?
The freedom of speech that our rights should protect is nowhere to be found.
Thrown out the door for capitalist ties
Those who failed to speak out truthfully found themselves thrown away by capitalist powers.
Ties of intrigue, ties of deceit
As the elites try to cling to their power, they engage in suspicious tactics and deception to stay in control.
Dance in the flames of what imperialists think
Imperialism rules supreme, and those who bend to its will are encouraged to celebrate their actions.
Nations building, nations hate
Nations are aimed at creating destruction and wars instead of unity and peace.
Burn your flag, don't play patriot games
Rising above the patriot games is essential, and one can do this by destroying the flag, a symbol of false patriotism.
When I look at all the kids
When I see younger generations,
In the streets, in the pits
in just regular daily social interactions between people,
All I see is fucking hate
What fills me is angst and an innate feeling of anger that is ruining our society.
That's destroying how they live
That hate's corrosive nature is also doing the most damage to the welfare and prosperity of society.
If war is patriotic
If being drawn into conflict or involvement in a war is considered heroic
Then what the fuck is peace
If a peaceful, diplomatic solution is not applauded, then what is the actual answer to achieving long-term peace?
If hate is just genetic
If the hatred between people is just programmed into our genes,
Than what the fuck is love
Then what does genuine love even mean?
With all of the lies that are infecting me
With all the fake news and fake stories that are poisoning my judgment,
I been hypnotized by the land of the free
I am under a hypnosis of American and its history of allowing freedom and liberties.
Now don't try to tell me that I'm just anti
I'm not anti-American; I'm pro-human beings who are seeking transcendence beyond political systems.
Go ahead, try and hate me
If you don't agree with me, then go ahead and hate me.
If injustice is considered service
If serving injustice is somehow right or proof of service,
Than what the fuck is safe
then what does safety even mean?
What the fuck I'm saying is
What I'm trying to communicate is that
We must change our ways
The societal notions and ideas are what needs to change to make a better tomorrow
We don't want the fucking hate
We want a world that is just and transparent that doesn't hold hate in its heart.
Don't wanna face it everyday
People don't want to face the problem of hate every day of their lives.
From Iraq to Iran
From the Middle East,
Your King Georges number one fan
The person in charge is the king and someone is exceptionally proud of him.
Hate
Hate, as stated before, is incredibly destructive to individuals and society as a whole.
Destroys us all
The ending note reiterates the fact that conclusions and decisions that rely on hate perpetuate destruction throughout society as a whole.
Contributed by Zoe Y. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
LOCInfested
a.w.e.s.o.m.e
DR_ R0TT3N
doomed! DoOmEd!! DOOMED!!!
hazelkidUSA
whats the intro to this song? who is that dude
Jesus Serna
@SkankingSkank It is dude...its one of his protest speeches....