Vote With a Bullet
C.O.C.: Corrosion of Conformity Lyrics


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The number in nations
The god in their hearts
The justice in swine
The devil in god

Vote
This long hand that breaks our back
Still casting shadows on all that we see
Unjustified, mercy killing is just a feeling
To keep our numbers from being free

Prison for praise is not worth thinking
Sin is still in and our ballots are shrinking
So unleash the dogs - the only solution
Forgive and forget, fuck no
I'm talking about a revolution

The prophet man's got a needle in his hand
Draws his dreams from your soul - bleeding minds into sand
The year of the fear has arrived decades too late
And our right to stand and fight is now solely sealed in fate

Prison for praise is not worth thinking
Sin is still in and our ballots are shrinking
So unleash the dogs - the only solution
Forgive and forget, fuck no
I'm talking about a revolution

One last chance mission with a vision
'Cause our lives are just cards in their stack
Our time is short but theirs is shorter
How much longer can they hold us back

Prison for praise, the obvious answer
Once had power mad, living disaster
Don't fuck with me 'cause I'm on the freedom train
That bears no name, this time
I'm voting with a bullet

The view they once knew made our nooses too tight
This justice in swine
The devil in god

So god bless my soul, I've got total control
And the crosshairs lined up dead in my sight





I'm voting with a bullet

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of C.O.C.'s song Vote With a Bullet are political and rebellious, criticizing the current state of the nation and encouraging revolution. The song is an indictment of the ruling class, who are compared to pigs and devils, and the oppression they inflict on the masses. The line "prison for praise is not worth thinking" suggests that blindly following the government and complying with their wishes is not worth sacrificing one's freedom. The song's title, "Vote With a Bullet," implies that violence may be the only way to bring about change.


The second verse features imagery of a "prophet man" who draws his dreams from people's souls and bleeds their minds into sand. This could symbolize how the ruling class uses propaganda and brainwashing to control the masses. The chorus repeats the idea that "prison for praise is not worth thinking" and advocates for a revolution that will bring about real change.


Overall, Vote With a Bullet is a powerful call to action that refuses to mince words about the state of the nation. The song's anti-authoritarian message and its critique of the government make it an anthem for anyone who feels oppressed or disenfranchised.


Line by Line Meaning

The number in nations
The power in controlling/manipulating the perceptions and opinions of individuals in each nation.


The god in their hearts
Religious indoctrination to keep the masses in check.


The justice in swine
The legal system is corrupt and serves those in power rather than true justice.


The devil in god
The abuse and corruption of religious figures and institutions for their own gain.


Vote
Fight back against the powers that be by exercising your right to vote.


This long hand that breaks our back
The oppressive and burdensome system that we're forced to live under.


Still casting shadows on all that we see
The system's pervasive influence on all aspects of society, making it difficult to see the truth.


Unjustified, mercy killing is just a feeling
The government's justification for violence and war is often based on misguided and emotional reasoning.


To keep our numbers from being free
The government seeks to control the population by suppressing dissent.


Prison for praise is not worth thinking
The government's attempts to quash dissent by imprisoning those who speak out against it is not a justifiable response.


Sin is still in and our ballots are shrinking
Despite purported democratic systems, the government still holds immense power to sway elections and suppress voter turnout.


So unleash the dogs - the only solution
Violent resistance and/or revolution may be the only way to effectively challenge the system.


Forgive and forget, fuck no
There is no way to move forward without holding those in power accountable for their actions and abuses of that power.


I'm talking about a revolution
Advocating for radical change to the societal and political order, as the current system is unjust and oppressive.


The prophet man's got a needle in his hand
Religious figures have become a tool for the government to spread propaganda and manipulate the population.


Draws his dreams from your soul - bleeding minds into sand
Religious indoctrination creates a false sense of reality that harms individuals and society at large.


The year of the fear has arrived decades too late
The fear-mongering tactics of the government to control the populace have been employed for far too long.


And our right to stand and fight is now solely sealed in fate
The government has effectively quashed any real chance of democratic or peaceful resolution through totalitarian measures.


One last chance mission with a vision
Time is running out and drastic action must be taken to resist the system.


'Cause our lives are just cards in their stack
Individual lives have little value in the eyes of those in power.


Our time is short but theirs is shorter
Those in power are clinging to their power but time will eventually run out for them as well.


How much longer can they hold us back
A rallying call to resist tyranny and oppression.


Prison for praise, the obvious answer
The government's response to dissent is to imprison those who speak out against it.


Once had power mad, living disaster
Those in power are only interested in maintaining and expanding their own personal power at the cost of social and environmental wellbeing.


Don't fuck with me 'cause I'm on the freedom train
Proudly advocating for personal freedom and resisting government oppression.


That bears no name, this time
Resistance to the system and advocating for personal freedom has no specific political affiliation.


I'm voting with a bullet
A call to resistance through violence, indicating that the situation has become dire and demands drastic action.


The view they once knew made our nooses too tight
The government's pervasive influence has restricted personal freedom and expression to the point of strangulation.


So god bless my soul, I've got total control
In the face of government oppression, the individual still has control over their own actions and beliefs.


And the crosshairs lined up dead in my sight
A violent call to action for resistance against the government and those in power.




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Written by: CORROSION OF CONFORMITY, K. AGELL, P. KEENAN

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@Kapi.23

"Forgive and forget; FUCK NO! I'm talking about a revolution!" One of the best lines in metal history

@quinnsmith2955

you can't fuckin' argue with that

@noname-oe9jy

Very relevant

@alejandrojuarez436

Words of the fucking wise!

@kevomyco4694

Let's go Brandon... am I right?

@timmynator8036

@Kevo Myco damn right

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@StillLivinginthewoods

Pepper Keenan is the most underrated artist in metal, and has been for the better part of thirty years.
A Southern American treasure.

@FixxxeR208

With his arrival, the band became more musical, to say the least. It became more guitar oriented. And that's a good thing.
But this is rock music, not typical metal.

@36dumbdumb

Very beey unique voice

@kellym8287

Check out Down his other band alongside Phil Anselmo, love DOWN E.P. NOLA. I like him too. Pretty sure he got into the drugs and partying like most of them all and like myself. But grow up and mature

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