Band members:
Kevin Sharp – vocals (1990–2014)
Dan Lilker – bass (1990–2014)
Brent "Gurn" McCarty – guitar (1990–1998)
Richard Hoak – drums (1994–2014)
Scott Lewis – drums (1990–1993)
Jody Roberts – guitars (2006–2007)
Erik Burke – guitars (2007–2013)
Dan O'Hare – guitars (2013–2014)
Discography:
• Extreme Conditions Demand Extreme Responses (1992)
• Need to Control (1994)
• Kill Trend Suicide (1996)
• Sounds of the Animal Kingdom (1997)
• Evolution Through Revolution (2009)
• End Time (2011)
Get A Therapist
Brutal Truth Lyrics
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Callous in your thinking need belief in
What you′d like to find a little piece of mind
But you only find the clandestine
Do as they say -- stop thinking
Ask why -- they lie
Straight line -- cross ties
Genocide -- life crime
Bark or bite with no reason why
Future crimes mankind
Graze the sheep are all rolling by
Man and slaughter -- we're all fine... just fine
Do as they ask, back off, behave
With their thoughts, your life
Their grip, feel life slip
All bark, no bite
Feel insane, that′s normal
No one likes this order
Time to ride let's ride
All this bark all of this might... is it worth the fight
Change is hard for one, imagine global one
All this pain and suffering just go away
If we stopped to think -- think
The song "Get A Therapist" by Brutal Truth is a commentary on the state of the world and the people in it. The lyrics speak to the policy of war, callous thinking, and the need for peace of mind. The song's message is the need for change to occur, but the struggle that people encounter when trying to change the world.
The lyrics highlight the feeling of being trapped in a world where people are told what to do, and where the rules are unclear. The song also emphasizes the feeling of being lost in a system, where people are often left feeling powerless.
Despite the bleak subject matter of the song, there is a sense that if people were to think and act differently, change could happen. The lyrics call for people to stop following blindly and to start thinking for themselves. The song suggests that if people were to take action and stand up for what they believe in, they could change the world for the better.
Line by Line Meaning
Policy of war want more
You crave for more wars to happen.
Callous in your thinking need belief in
Your insensitive thoughts require some faith to reinforce it.
What you'd like to find a little piece of mind
You wish to attain some peace of mind.
But you only find the clandestine
Instead, you uncover things that are kept secret from the public.
Do as they say -- stop thinking
You're expected to obey and abandon your own thoughts altogether.
Ask why -- they lie
If you inquire, you'll realize that they're lying to you.
Straight line -- cross ties
There's a clear and narrow path to follow, but it's connected to harmful consequences.
Genocide -- life crime
Genocide is a heinous crime that takes away lives.
Bark or bite with no reason why
Some people act without a legitimate justification behind their actions.
Future crimes mankind
The actions performed today will have negative repercussions that will affect humanity in the future.
Graze the sheep are all rolling by
People are blindly following each other's footsteps without questioning its validity.
Man and slaughter -- we're all fine... just fine
Despite the brutality happening around us, society remains complacent and unbothered by it.
Do as they ask, back off, behave
You're expected to comply, retreat, and behave submissively.
With their thoughts, your life
Your life is heavily influenced by their imposed ideas.
Their grip, feel life slip
Their tight hold on you is making you lose grip on your own life.
All bark, no bite
Their actions seem strong and intimidating, but in reality, it's just an empty threat.
Feel insane, that's normal
The abnormality of the situation makes you feel crazy, yet, it's become the norm.
No one likes this order
Nobody enjoys the current system in place.
Time to ride let's ride
It's time to take action and make changes happen.
All this bark all of this might... is it worth the fight
Their attempts at intimidation and coercion, is it worth fighting against?
Change is hard for one, imagine global one
Change can be difficult on an individual level, how much more challenging will it be at a global scale?
All this pain and suffering just go away
The hope is that all the turmoil and agony will disappear.
If we stopped to think -- think
If only people paused to reflect on their actions and decisions.
Writer(s): Lilker Daniel, Burke Erik Matthew, Hoak Richard L, Sharp John Kevin
Contributed by Claire W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Eli Allday
Dan liker a freakin underrated musician
Baron Samedi
I fucking freaked out when I heard he was retiring. Absolute legend.
Anon Nymous
Dan's a great musician, and, a hell of a nice dude, too.
kuttersprodukt
Not by me !!!! Anthrax, Nuclear Assault, S.O.D., Brutal Truth, how could anyone underrate him !!!
svoboda simon
The only grind core band i really like. "Extreme conditions demands extreme responses" will be my favourite grind album ever!
albert casillas
Brutal Truth, Napalm Death, Soilent Green, Long live the greats!!
Torhe DAC
And Nasum!
Let It Be Known
The Brutal Truth, the whole Brutal Truth, and nothing but the Brutal Truth!!!👍😈💀
Serpico's Beard
This song makes me want to kick a puppy, punch a new born baby and then storm a castle. Awesome.
svoboda simon
DAN LIKER IS A METAL LEGEND