Bullet
Brian Lyrics


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Dangerous days are these, in fact they are insane
The problem isn't 19 that's treatable
The problem is written in stone as they say
Centuries old and there's no vaccine

It's a grudge of profound circumstance
With the core of human decency on trial
The dollar weighs in and tips the scales
The colour green wedged between red and blue

Confederate souls buried alive
Tombstones shaking off the dust
Ghosts of the civil war rising from their graves
A Red haunting the victorious Blue
Looking for redemption with ownership restored
Most sacred is the southern cross
The front line forms the gatling gun awaits
Bullets red target blue

The rational would devise to bury the hatchet
Bury the flag along with the lost souls
And the permit, of the trading knave
And give way to brotherhood and equality for all

But here we are divided again
Enslaved to the Confederate regret




Of losing the war of civil suffering
Red versus blue once more

Overall Meaning

The song "Bullet" by Brian's Song is a commentary on the ongoing issue of racism in America. The first stanza highlights the fact that despite advances in medicine, racism is a centuries-old problem that is deeply ingrained in our society. The use of the word "insane" is particularly powerful as it emphasizes the madness of the situation.


The second stanza delves deeper into the issue by discussing the role of money in perpetuating racism. The "colour green" is described as wedged between red and blue, which can be interpreted as a commentary on how political divisions and financial interests are causing and fueling racial divide in the country.


The third stanza invokes the ghosts of the Civil War, and the Confederate flag which is a symbol of slavery and bigotry, is shown to still hold great significance for those who identify with it. The final stanza offers a solution to the ongoing problem of racism in the US. The idea of burying the flag and the permit of the trading knave, and moving towards a more equal and united society, is suggested.


Overall, the song provides a searing critique of the issue of racism in America that still exists today. The lyrics are powerful, emotional, and insightful, providing a deep understanding of the problem.


Line by Line Meaning

Dangerous days are these, in fact they are insane
The current situation is unstable and chaotic.


The problem isn't 19 that's treatable
The issue is not the virus itself, which can be treated.


The problem is written in stone as they say
The root cause of the issue is long-standing and deeply ingrained in society.


Centuries old and there's no vaccine
Despite the issue being around for centuries, there is no solution.


It's a grudge of profound circumstance
The situation is a deeply rooted resentment between opposing sides.


With the core of human decency on trial
The values of basic human decency and morality are being questioned and challenged.


The dollar weighs in and tips the scales
Money and financial gain are powerful motivators and have a significant influence on the outcome.


The colour green wedged between red and blue
Money acts as a divisive factor between opposing sides, making it difficult to find common ground.


Confederate souls buried alive
People who still hold onto the ideals of the Confederacy despite their defeat in the Civil War.


Tombstones shaking off the dust
Symbols of the past are being brought back to the forefront and revived.


Ghosts of the civil war rising from their graves
The legacy of the Civil War still haunts us and continues to shape our society.


A Red haunting the victorious Blue
The losing side of the Civil War is still trying to assert their dominance over the winning side.


Looking for redemption with ownership restored
The losing side wants to regain control and power in society.


Most sacred is the southern cross
The Confederate flag is seen as a holy symbol by some people.


The front line forms the gatling gun awaits
Opposing sides are ready and waiting for a violent conflict.


Bullets red target blue
The violence will result in harm and death for both sides.


The rational would devise to bury the hatchet
The logical thing to do would be to put the past behind and move on.


Bury the flag along with the lost souls
The Confederate flag should be buried as a symbol of the past.


And the permit, of the trading knave
We need to get rid of greed and self-interest in order to move forward.


And give way to brotherhood and equality for all
We need to prioritize unity and equal rights for everyone.


But here we are divided again
Despite our progress, we are still divided and unable to come together.


Enslaved to the Confederate regret
We are still held back by the legacy of the Confederacy.


Of losing the war of civil suffering
The Civil War was not just about winning or losing, but about the suffering that occurred on both sides.


Red versus blue once more
The two sides are still in conflict and unable to find common ground.




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Written by: J. Zaharia

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