Retribution
Brain for the Masses Lyrics
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Bend'em
And smash your every bone
Wanna break your form
And shape your way to fall
The feeling's elevating
Hatred escalating
Fight me now and you are never gonna make it
You have set the fire
And now it's running free
But I feel so bad
I feel a little sad
'Cause I never thought that this would make me mad
No more affection
It's simply aggression
I've found the reasons for my disconnection
It's my way
My way to evade
You are sinking in a hole that you have dug
Where I buried everything that I don't need
I will victimize
I will hunt the prize
I am going to claim a slice
No more affection
It's simply aggression
I've found the reasons for my disconnection
It's my way
My way to evade
Steady now
Don't make a sound
If you scream
I could make a mistake
Know that this
Will leave a stain
That will sting
When you cannot remember me
Now I see I'm becoming this
I have lost me long ago
I look into the past
But I see I'm not the same
It is my way
My only way
And now I see there is no turning back
Give up
Now you can't destroy me
Now you cannot hurt me
And you can't forget me
'Cause I've hurt you
Give up
Now you can't destroy me
Now you cannot hurt me
And you won't forget
'Cause I'll hurt you more
It's a little too late for you to blame me
It's a little too late for you to tame me
I'll bend your way to the ground
You've lit the fuse that blows you down
No more affection
It's simply aggression
I've found the reasons for my disconnection
It's my way
My way to evade
Steady now
Don't make a sound
If you scream
I could make a mistake
Know that this
Will leave a stain
That will sting
When you cannot remember me
Steady now
Don't make a sound
If you scream
I could make a mistake
Know that this
Will leave a stain
That will sting
When you cannot remember me
Say goodbye
Say goodbye
The song "Retribution" by Brain for the Masses explores themes of anger, aggression, and the desire for revenge. The lyrics depict a sense of empowerment and determination to inflict suffering on someone who has wronged the singer.
The first verse sets the tone with lines like "Take'em, Bend'em, And smash your every bone" which suggest a violent intent. The singer expresses a strong desire to break their target's form and make them fall. The feelings of hatred and escalation are described, implying that the animosity has reached a critical point. The singer acknowledges the destructive consequence of their actions and admits feeling a bit remorseful, even though the initial intention was not to become so mad.
The chorus affirms a decision to abandon affection and replace it with aggression. The singer claims to have found reasons for their disconnection, suggesting that their relationship with the target has soured. This change in approach is seen as the singer's way to evade further emotional pain.
The second verse intensifies the hostility, with the singer declaring that their target is sinking in a hole of their own making. They express the intent to victimize and claim their desired outcome, representing a form of retribution. The chorus is repeated, emphasizing the singer's determination to maintain this aggressive mindset and disconnection.
The bridge introduces a moment of caution and restraint, warning the target not to make a sound or else the singer may make a mistake. The consequences are described as leaving a lasting stain and a sting that will be remembered even when the target cannot recall the singer. This suggests that the singer wants to ensure they leave a lasting impact and that their actions are not easily forgotten.
The final chorus reaffirms the singer's invincibility, stating that the target cannot destroy or hurt them anymore. The singer promises to continue inflicting pain, asserting that the target will not be able to forget the suffering caused. The song concludes with the repeated phrase "Say goodbye," intensifying the finality and closure that the singer seeks by exacting their revenge.
Overall, the lyrics of "Retribution" portray a mindset of anger, aggression, and revenge. The singer is determined to make their target suffer and create a lasting impact, finding solace in their disconnection from emotions and affection. The song reflects the cathartic release of pent-up emotions and a desire for justice in the face of perceived betrayal or wrongdoing.
Line by Line Meaning
Take'em
Seize the opportunity
Bend'em
Manipulate or control them
And smash your every bone
Completely destroy and break you
Wanna break your form
Desire to shatter your identity
And shape your way to fall
Control how you fail
The feeling's elevating
The emotions are intensifying
Hatred escalating
Anger and bitterness increasing
Fight me now and you are never gonna make it
Challenging to a battle and predicting their failure
It's a little too late for you to flee
There's no escape now
You have set the fire
You have ignited the conflict
And now it's running free
And now it's spreading uncontrollably
But I feel so bad
But I feel remorseful
I feel a little sad
I feel somewhat sorrowful
'Cause I never thought that this would make me mad
Because I never expected this to anger me
No more affection
There's no love anymore
It's simply aggression
Only aggression remains
I've found the reasons for my disconnection
I've discovered why I have distanced myself
It's my way
This is the only way for me
My way to evade
My method of avoiding
You are sinking in a hole that you have dug
You are trapped in a situation of your own making
Where I buried everything that I don't need
Where I have hidden all unnecessary things
I will victimize
I will make you suffer
I will hunt the prize
I will relentlessly pursue my goal
I am going to claim a slice
I will take my share
Steady now
Stay calm
Don't make a sound
Remain silent
If you scream
If you cry out
I could make a mistake
I might make an error
Know that this
Be aware that this
Will leave a stain
Will leave a lasting mark
That will sting
That will cause pain
When you cannot remember me
When you can no longer recall me
Now I see I'm becoming this
Now I realize I am transforming into something
I have lost me long ago
I have lost my true self long ago
I look into the past
I reflect on the past
But I see I'm not the same
But I see that I have changed
It is my way
This is my only path
My only way
The sole method available to me
And now I see there is no turning back
And now I realize there's no way to reverse it
Give up
Surrender
Now you can't destroy me
Now you have no power to ruin me
Now you cannot hurt me
Now you cannot cause me pain
And you can't forget me
And you cannot forget about me
'Cause I've hurt you
Because I have hurt you
Now you can't destroy me
Now you have no power to destroy me
Now you cannot hurt me
Now you cannot cause me pain
And you won't forget
And you will not forget
'Cause I'll hurt you more
Because I will cause you even more pain
It's a little too late for you to blame me
It's too late for you to accuse me
It's a little too late for you to tame me
It's too late for you to control me
I'll bend your way to the ground
I'll force you to submit completely
You've lit the fuse that blows you down
You've initiated the destruction that is coming for you
Say goodbye
Bid farewell
Say goodbye
Bid farewell
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Written by: Brain Masses
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