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)
On The Hunt
Brutal Truth Lyrics
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Hunting the factions
Walking through
Your position doesn't bother me
Divisions?
A lost idle mockery
I'll break it down so you see
You put a square in a square
I can't make this more clear
The lyrics to Brutal Truth's song "On The Hunt" describe a hunt for those who operate within different factions and classes. The lines "Gutting the masses and smashing the classes/Hunting the factions" are particularly telling, as they suggest a violent dismantling of existing power structures. The singer seems indifferent to the divisions they encounter, viewing them as a "lost idle mockery" that can be easily broken down and seen through. They seem to suggest that these divisions are not as complex or insurmountable as they appear, comparing them to simple geometric shapes that can be easily understood and manipulated.
Overall, the lyrics suggest a call to action against oppression and inequality, urging listeners to take up arms against those who would maintain these systems of power. The use of violent language--"gutting," "smashing," "hunting"--suggests a certain urgency and intensity to this call, and implies that the singer sees their cause as one of life and death. At the same time, the singer's confidence in their ability to break down these divisions suggests a kind of hopefulness, a belief that change is possible even in the face of seemingly insurmountable obstacles.
Line by Line Meaning
Gutting the masses and smashing the classes
We are destroying and dismantling large groups of people as well as social hierarchies.
Hunting the factions
We are actively seeking out and targeting specific subgroups or factions within society.
Walking through
We are moving confidently and fearlessly through any situation or environment.
Your position doesn't bother me
We are unaffected by the opinions or positions of others.
Divisions?
We do not recognize or respect social divisions or categorizations.
A lost idle mockery
Anything that perpetuates inequality or divisiveness is meaningless and foolish.
I'll break it down so you see
We will explain our viewpoint in a clear and concise manner so that others can understand.
The pieces ain't so confusing
Our perspective is actually quite simple and straightforward.
You put a square in a square
If you see things for what they are, there's no need to complicate them.
I can't make this more clear
Our position is already very clear and there's nothing more we can do to clarify it further.
Contributed by Cameron R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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