New Disease
Burden Of The Sky Lyrics

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You want some mortar in this revolution
You wanna take me for the things I have
It's a far cry to save everybody you sold to
A miracle most of us made it alive
If the ones who were strong enough to

Say what I could say i will not go to waste
I will not stand and watch you destroy me

So I can beg you for another taste
I will not turn away
I'll fight for the choice God has gave me
My days as a slave are done
You want an answer for your situation
You're waiting for a new disease to come
It's crazy to think that you
Won't get your fixes
But I don't belong here I won't
Be your bitch no more
If the ones who were strong enough to

Say what I could say i will not go to waste
I will not stand and watch you destroy me
So I can beg you for another taste
I will not turn away
I'll fight for the choice God has gave me
My days as a slave are done

If the ones who were strong enough to
Say what I could say i will not go to waste
I will not stand and watch you destroy me
So I can beg you for another taste
I will not turn away
I'll fight for the choice God has gave me
My days as a slave are done

I will not go to waste
I will not stand and watch you destroy me
So I can beg you for another taste
I will not turn away

I'll fight for the choice God has gave me
My days as a slave are done

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to Burden Of The Sky's song "New Disease" convey a sense of defiance and empowerment in the face of oppression. The song opens with the line, "You want some mortar in this revolution," which suggests that the singer is being targeted or threatened by someone who wants to undermine their beliefs or take advantage of them. The second line, "You wanna take me for the things I have," implies that the singer is being manipulated or exploited for their possessions or strengths.

Throughout the song, there is a sense of rebellion and refusal to be controlled. The singer acknowledges that it may be difficult for everyone to escape the grasp of those who are trying to control them, but they emphasize that they will not let themselves be destroyed or reduced to submission. They declare, "I will not go to waste" and "My days as a slave are done," expressing their determination to resist and fight for their freedom and autonomy.

The lyrics also hint at the idea of a new disease as a metaphorical symbol. The line, "You're waiting for a new disease to come," suggests that the person or entity trying to control the singer is waiting for some external force or event to bring about their downfall. However, the singer rejects this notion and asserts that they will not succumb to such manipulation.

Line by Line Meaning

You want some mortar in this revolution
You desire to play a crucial role in this movement for change

You wanna take me for the things I have
You aim to exploit me for my possessions

It's a far cry to save everybody you sold to
It's extremely difficult to redeem all the people you have deceived and betrayed

A miracle most of us made it alive
It's astonishing that the majority of us survived the hardships we endured

If the ones who were strong enough to
If those who had the strength and courage to

Say what I could say i will not go to waste
Expressing my thoughts and speaking up will not be in vain

I will not stand and watch you destroy me
I refuse to passively observe you ruin me

So I can beg you for another taste
So I can plead with you for another opportunity

I will not turn away
I will not avert my gaze or ignore the situation

I'll fight for the choice God has gave me
I will battle for the freedom that God has bestowed upon me

My days as a slave are done
I am no longer bound or subservient

You want an answer for your situation
You seek a solution to your predicament

You're waiting for a new disease to come
You anticipate the arrival of a fresh problem or challenge

It's crazy to think that you
It's absurd to consider that you

Won't get your fixes
Will not satisfy your cravings or desires

But I don't belong here I won't
But I do not fit in this place, and I will not

Be your bitch no more
Allow myself to be controlled or manipulated by you anymore

I will not go to waste
I will not be wasted or thrown away

I will not stand and watch you destroy me
I will not passively witness your destruction of me