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)
Zombie
Brutal Truth Lyrics
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Think for yourself, zombie-ritualistic sight
Fuck that
False-worlds, false words
Fuels religions hypocrisy
Fooled religious mockery
To justify your treason
Obey, you prey
To preach life today
If love is lost pay the cost
Bleed your fucking soul
Break your hearts divinity
Capitalist fucking whore
Open cash procedure
To prey on social weak
Fuck your reservations
I've tried your fantasies
The lyrics to Brutal Truth's song "Zombie" appear to critique organized religion and conformity. The opening line sets the stage for a call to action - the singer proposes that they will go one way and their intended audience will go the other. But rather than urging rebellion just for the sake of it, the lyrics plead with people to think for themselves and reject the zombie-like behavior of blindly following religious rituals. The song takes aim at religious hypocrisy and false words, and suggests that those who follow organized religion are merely obeying and preying upon the vulnerable. The lyrics also touch upon the idea of capitalism being a corrupting force, with a call to break free from the cycle of paying "the cost" when love is lost.
The lyrics to "Zombie" also suggest that blind faith can lead to a loss of individuality and the abandonment of one's own values. The line "Break your hearts divinity" implies that religion and social structures can erode one's sense of self, while "Fooled religious mockery" suggests that organized religion can be more concerned with appearances than with true spirituality. The lyrics implore the listener to reject those false worlds and false words and instead preach life today.
Line by Line Meaning
I'll swing to the left, you'll sway to the right
I'll take a different path than you, who just follows the crowd.
Think for yourself, zombie-ritualistic sight
You blindly follow old rituals and traditions, instead of thinking for yourself.
Fuck that
I reject these mindless, outdated ways of thinking.
False-worlds, false words
Many of the things you believe in are untrue or dishonest.
Fuels religions hypocrisy
Religion often promotes hypocrisy and dishonesty.
Fooled religious mockery
Religion can be used to manipulate and control people.
To justify your treason
You use your beliefs to justify your harmful actions against others.
Obey, you prey
You obey authority without thinking critically, making you a victim of manipulation.
The hope in possibility
There is hope for a better future if we break free from oppressive ways of thinking.
To preach life today
We should promote life and positivity instead of divisive beliefs.
If love is lost pay the cost
If you lose love, you will suffer the consequences.
Bleed your fucking soul
You must be willing to sacrifice to grow as a person.
Break your hearts divinity
We must reject harmful beliefs that devalue human life.
Capitalist fucking whore
Capitalism can encourage greed and exploitation at the expense of others.
Open cash procedure
Money is prioritized over human well-being (medical care).
To prey on social weak
The disadvantaged are easy targets for exploitation.
Fuck your reservations
I reject your conservative mindset and narrow view of the world.
I've tried your fantasies
I have tried your ways of thinking, but found them lacking and harmful.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: Jonathan Pitchon, Phoebe Sharp
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