Desperate Times
Brunt of It Lyrics
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With a couple people in it
He justifies it by saying
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
You target them,you say they murder
You do the same damn thing yourself
An eye for an eye,it don't apply here
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
Abortions your excuse to kill
Pathetic way to get attention
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
Strong arm tactics that you're using
Picket,threaten,shoot and kill
Your local preachers got a gun now
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
You target doctors ,hit the bullseye
Without the doctors,they'de still go on
Arrows pointed in the wrong direction
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
Stay out of the womb,away from the clinics
Noses out where they dont belong
Its hard enough without your 2 cents in
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
Its a woman choice-no right to get along
You put decisions in their hands
You know it will get solved
The scary thing is you think what your doings right
The mothers life it needs protection
Now its time to fight-FIGHT
How do we deal with these kinds of people
Make an example of the one's we've caught
Bring them to court,find them guilty
Fry their ass-lesson taught
Times are hectic as it is
We dont need freaks killing for unborn kids
It may sound drastic but indeed-
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
The song “Desperate Times” by the band Brunt of It talks about the extreme lengths that certain individuals go to, in order to stand for their beliefs. The song starts with a case of an individual bombing a clinic because he disagrees with them, as he justifies it with the line “DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES”. The song highlights the hypocrisy of the extremists, as they accuse the other party of killing, however, they themselves are doing the same thing. The lyric “An eye for an eye, it don't apply here” emphasizes the fact that violence only leads to more violence and does not solve anything.
The song then talks about the various tactics employed by the extremists like picketing, shooting, and killing, and how these are not the right ways to deal with the situation. The irony of the situation is brought out by the lyric “Your local preacher's got a gun now”, which highlights how religious leaders, who preach peace and harmony, have also resorted to violence.
The song takes a stance on the issue of abortion throughout, and at the end, it says that we need to make an example of these people and punish them for their actions. Overall, the song deals with a highly sensitive issue and brings out the need for a peaceful and just solution to the problem.
Line by Line Meaning
Zealot freak bombed a clinic
A religious extremist detonated a bomb at a medical facility
With a couple people in it
There were a few individuals present in the building
He justifies it by saying
The perpetrator rationalizes his actions by claiming
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
his motivation was due to extreme circumstances
You target them,you say they murder
You focus on them and accuse them of taking lives
You do the same damn thing yourself
But you also engage in the same actions
An eye for an eye,it don't apply here
The principle of seeking revenge does not work in this case
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
The extreme circumstances justify the extreme actions
You're sick in the head,you fooled yourself
Your behavior and thoughts are twisted and you are in denial
Abortions your excuse to kill
You use the pretext of abortion to justify taking lives
Pathetic way to get attention
It is a pitiful and ineffective way to draw attention to your cause
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
The difficult situation justifies the extreme methods
Strong arm tactics that you're using
You are resorting to violent methods of coercion
Picket,threaten,shoot and kill
Protest, intimidate, and use deadly force
Your local preachers got a gun now
Your religious leaders now carry firearms
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
The extreme circumstances necessitate extreme actions
You target doctors ,hit the bullseye
You aim at doctors and succeed in harming them
Without the doctors,they'de still go on
But the medical facilities and services would still be used
Arrows pointed in the wrong direction
Your efforts are misdirected and harmful
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
Challenging times require bold and aggressive actions
Stay out of the womb,away from the clinics
Do not interfere with women's reproductive health and medical facilities
Noses out where they dont belong
Interfering in matters that are not your concern or expertise
Its hard enough without your 2 cents in
It is already a difficult and sensitive issue without your input or interference
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
The trying situation demands radical approaches
Its a woman choice-no right to get along
It is a woman's decision, which you do not have the authority to influence
You put decisions in their hands
You allow women to make their own choices
You know it will get solved
You have faith that the issue will be resolved
The scary thing is you think what your doings right
The concerning aspect is that you believe your actions are justified
The mothers life it needs protection
The mother's life requires safeguarding
Now its time to fight-FIGHT
It is time to stand up for what is right and act courageously
How do we deal with these kinds of people
What is the best way to address these individuals
Make an example of the one's we've caught
Punish those who have been caught as a demonstration to others
Bring them to court,find them guilty
Prosecute and convict them through the legal system
Fry their ass-lesson taught
Impose severe consequences so that others learn from their mistake
Times are hectic as it is
The current situation is already turbulent and uncertain
We dont need freaks killing for unborn kids
We cannot tolerate fanatics murdering to advance their cause
It may sound drastic but indeed-
Although it may seem extreme, it is necessary
DESPERATE TIMES DRASTIC MEASURES
The urgency of the situation requires forceful action
Contributed by Xavier T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.