They also became known for Satanic imagery and numerous references to the vagrant lifestyle, such as crack-smoking, shoplifting, and squatting. They also, like many other bands in the punk scene, have violent anti-police sentiments in their songs. The band prides itself on its Atheist stance, often making sardonic references to Satan, for the sole purpose of being offensive.
Choking Victim broke up after the first day of recording for their one and only album, but the recordings from that one day were enough to make a solid album. After they broke up, Stza and Ezra Crack formed the band Leftöver Crack, and Skwert and Ezra formed INDK. Sascha has spent the last several years organically farming in upstate NY.
Living the Laws
Choking Victim Lyrics
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Greed and your eviction
Yer living the laws
Yer living the laws
Yer living the laws
Yer living the laws
Yer living the laws
Blind exploitation
Sublime elimination
Beside myself, I'm all alone... the lights are on but no ones home.
Your history, laws and policies, why'know they never meant that much to me.
I know it isn't much, I know its all we had... and now it's all spoiled and bad.
In everyday there's hell to pay,
And all I see is wasting away.
Facade is sick beneth
Crass smile with rotted teeth
Living the laws
Living the laws
Living the lice
Living the laws
Beside myself, I'm all alone... the lights are on but no ones home.
Your history, laws and policies, why'know they never meant that much to me.
I know it isn't much, I know its all we had... and now it's all spoiled and bad.
In everyday there's hell to pay,
And all I see is wasting away.
Now you have nothing
Now your worth nothing
(Yer) living the laws
Living the laws
Living the lies
Living the laws
Choking Victim's song "Living the Laws" is a commentary on the corrupt legal and political systems of society and the effects they have on the working class. The lyrics paint a picture of a world in which lies and greed lead only to destruction and eviction. The singer is "beside [themselves]" and alone in the face of a system that only cares about "blind exploitation" and "sublime elimination."
The repetition of the phrase "Living the laws" emphasizes the idea that the laws and policies of society are oppressive and inescapable. The facades put up by those in power are "sick beneath" and ultimately lead to the decay of society. The singer recognizes that while these policies and laws may have been all they had, they are now "spoiled and bad," leading to "everyday hell" and the wasting away of the working class.
The final lines, "Now you have nothing / Now your worth nothing / (Yer) living the laws / Living the laws / Living the lies / Living the laws," serve as a stark reminder that even those who follow the laws and work hard to survive within the system are ultimately worth nothing in the eyes of those in power. The song is a call to action, encouraging listeners to question and resist a system that only serves to exploit and oppress them.
Line by Line Meaning
Lies equal destruction
Deceitful actions lead to harm
Greed and your eviction
Excessive desire for wealth and possessions will lead to your own downfall
Yer living the laws
You are abiding by the rules set by society
Blind exploitation
Exploiting something without considering the consequences or ethics
Sublime elimination
Eliminating something in a way that seems noble or morally superior, even if it is not
Beside myself, I'm all alone... the lights are on but no ones home.
Feeling disconnected from society and the world around you
Your history, laws and policies, why'know they never meant that much to me.
Disregarding the significance of the laws and policies that shape society
I know it isn't much, I know its all we had... and now it's all spoiled and bad.
Acknowledging that society may not be perfect, but is still preferable to chaos
In everyday there's hell to pay,
Suggesting that everyday life comes with its own struggles and challenges
And all I see is wasting away.
Feeling helpless and disillusioned with the state of the world
Facade is sick beneth
Something appears normal and acceptable on the outside, but is rotten or corrupt underneath
Crass smile with rotted teeth
People who deceive or manipulate with false kindness or charm
Living the lice
Continuing to live with the consequences of actions that spread negativity
Now you have nothing
The consequences of your actions have stripped away everything you once had
Now your worth nothing
Your value as a person has been reduced to nothing due to your negative actions
Living the lies
Living a dishonest and deceitful lifestyle
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ALEC BAILLE, FRANCOIS S. CHERPITEL, SEAN P. MCARDLE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Real Dizzy
I like the little mini strum at 3:18-3:19, I think it’s the most under appreciated part of the song
Ronald Raygun
is it weird that this is on and yet, it's like a lullaby that i hardly even notice is playing?
stephen spilman
4:44 is one of my favorite parts
Owen Conenna
It's from an old drama/thriller movie don't remember what though
gloritta
Drank the strongest coffee of my life ... seemed appropriate
SIMZ
with bonus dancehall version of Crack Rock Steady!
Lauren Effin Rox
What happened to this BADASS unique slamming dirty politics+cops while having a love hate relationship with drugs/scabies ...no tea for me! only that crack rock steady beat
Dr. Faust
You did skwert justice! And I don't say that often...
RapistNiggaThug2000
People who think that metalcore, deathcore, etc comes from metal needs to listen to this.
Oscar Lohens
Sounds like something off The Great Southern Trendkill at some parts.