Drone
Bilmuri Lyrics
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I never wanna be controlled
Black and white cascades down every side
No grace I get between this place to fight
They circle my hands, through the maze around my feet
They fucking cut me down, with everything they have
With fear and judgment to lies, write it down on me
I can't let you bleed, the color from my life
They want to slit my throat, with everything they say
Don't want to sell you if they all sound the same
They want blood, they want blood
They want you to be a fucking drone
And just sound the same
I would rather fucking lose, than ever be like you
The opening lines of Bilmuri's song "Drone" assert the singer's commitment to individuality and autonomy, rejecting the idea of being a "drone" or controlled by others. The imagery in the second line is striking and chilling, as the world is described as being devoid of color and grace, leaving only a space for combat. The following lines describe the singer's struggles against those who seek to control them. The hands and feet are bound and the singer is cut down, struggling for breath against fear and lies.
The chorus repeats and builds on these ideas, emphasizing the pressure to conform and the desire of others to make the singer a "drone". The violent language used, with references to blood and throat slitting, underscores the seriousness of the conflict. However, the singer asserts their refusal to sell out and become part of a monotonous mass, even if it means losing.
Overall, "Drone" is a powerful statement of the value of individuality and the need to resist conformity and control, even when it comes with great cost.
Line by Line Meaning
I will never be a drone
I refuse to conform to societal norms and be controlled like a machine or drone.
I never wanna be controlled
I am determined to maintain my independence and avoid being dominated or dictated by others.
Black and white cascades down every side
The world around me is filled with polarized opinions and viewpoints, leaving no room for nuance or flexibility.
No grace I get between this place to fight
There is no room for compassion or empathy in this constant battle for individuality and self-expression.
They circle my hands, through the maze around my feet
Others try to control and influence me from all directions, like a tangled web I must navigate.
They fucking cut me down, with everything they have
People will use any means necessary to bring me down and silence my voice.
They circle me die, took the breath from my lungs
Their unrelenting pressure and attacks cause me to feel suffocated and overwhelmed.
With fear and judgment to lies, write it down on me
They perpetuate fear and lies about me, judging and belittling me to further their own agendas.
I can't let you bleed, the color from my life
I refuse to let their negativity and control drain my vitality and creativity.
They want to slit my throat, with everything they say
Their words and actions are aimed at destroying me and my spirit.
Don't want to sell you if they all sound the same
I'd rather be different and true to myself, even if it means not fitting in or being accepted.
They want blood, they want blood
Their desire to harm and destroy me runs deep and is unrelenting.
They want you to be a fucking drone
Their goal is to control and mold me into becoming a mindless, obedient robot.
And just sound the same
They want me to conform and lose my individuality by becoming just like everyone else.
I would rather fucking lose, than ever be like you
I would rather face the consequences of being different and stand up for my beliefs, than compromise my identity and become like those who seek to control me.
Contributed by Wyatt S. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Sepp
1. Loving these videos
2. A Bilmuri and Beartooth tour would be INSANE
Bilmuri
That would be dope!
Kevin Hodges
Sepp holy ffffun! that would be the literal bee's knees
NOT$ERP
Yes plz
ElPolloLoco24C
When chores gotta be done but you're hardcore.
Bilmuri
Exactly!!!
Netjak
this is forever dubbed Hardchore.
Andreo Vajima
That guitar tone is sick as f... as always. Keep it up, Johnny \m/
Bilmuri
Thanks man! I'm gonna be releasing it soon!
Omar Iñaki
Me da tanta nostalgia y a la vez alegría ver a todos los integrantes de Attack Attack! en sus proyectos actuales.
Muy buena canción :)