II
Cancer Lyrics


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We can’t hide from the fate that wails
Running blind, into a void of hate
Ride the wave, as the time is near
Follow the passions of your greatest fear

Shocked by the sights of the past defeats
Try to fight against these hypocrites
Under the flag
Divided the hate
Led by the lies
Of the ruling state

Decriminalize
Truth is hard to hide
Rise up, face reality
Dissension at their fallacy

Under the flag
Divided the hate
Led by the lies
Of the ruling state

Puzzled visions lead the masses on
Confused minds, now the truth is gone
Banner of tears, hanging from the sky
Nobody hears as the masses cry

Under the flag
Divided the hate




Led by the lies
Of the ruling state

Overall Meaning

The song "II" by Cancer tackles the themes of fate, hate, and truth. The lyrics hint at the inevitability of fate and how one must face it with courage. The first two lines, "We can’t hide from the fate that wails, Running blind, into a void of hate" suggests that fate is not something that one can avoid, and hate only makes it worse. Instead, one must follow their passions and face their greatest fears as the time draws near.


The second verse highlights the struggle against past defeats and hypocrites. The lyrics suggest that those in power are hiding the truth and dividing people with lies. Cancer calls for the decriminalization of truth and urges people to rise up against the ruling state's fallacy. The chorus repeats the same lines, emphasizing the division and hate under the flag of the ruling state.


The final verse is more somber, with puzzled visions leading masses astray, the truth is gone, and the banner of tears hanging from the sky. The masses cry, but nobody hears, and hate and division continue to reign. Overall, "II" is a powerful commentary on the state of the world and how people must face their fears and rise up against the ruling state's fallacy to bring about change.


Line by Line Meaning

We can’t hide from the fate that wails
The inevitability of our fate cannot be ignored despite one's efforts to evade it.


Running blind, into a void of hate
We recklessly rush towards hatred without any regard for the consequences.


Ride the wave, as the time is near
Surf the tides of change as it's rapidly approaching.


Follow the passions of your greatest fear
Embrace your fears and channel them into your drive for success.


Shocked by the sights of the past defeats
Past failures play a pivotal role in shaping the present psyche.


Try to fight against these hypocrites
Efforts are made to combat the two-faced nature of certain individuals and systems.


Under the flag
In subjection to authority, bound by its sole guiding principle.


Divided the hate
Hate creates discord between the society's members.


Led by the lies
Guided by falsehoods, we embark on a path of destruction.


Of the ruling state
The government is to blame for the chaos and corruption we face today.


Decriminalize
Revoking criminal status from something that has been deemed illegal.


Truth is hard to hide
It's nearly impossible to withhold facts and truths from the general public.


Rise up, face reality
Awaken your senses and confront the harsh truth of the present situation.


Dissension at their fallacy
Rebuking against the false doctrines and premises projected by authoritative figures.


Puzzled visions lead the masses on
Disoriented perspectives bewilder the population and propel them in the wrong direction.


Confused minds, now the truth is gone
Due to a convolution of narratives, the real veracity is submerged and scarcely discerned.


Banner of tears, hanging from the sky
Heart-wrenching, sorrowful moments of history unfurl before us.


Nobody hears as the masses cry
The tears and suffering of the common people are often overlooked or ignored.




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