Puerto Rico is home to a thriving hardcore scene and Clear Convitictions are one of the longest running bands there on the island. They are a staple in the PRHC scene and have supported bands like Madball, No Innocent Victim, Figure Four, Sinai Beach and Bloody Sunday on their Puerto Rican tours. They have drawn comparisons to Figure Four, Hatebreed, Earth Crisis and Madball!
Tough Guy
Clear Convictions Lyrics
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Of your neighbor, doesn't matter the cause
Nothing justifies it. you pray for death
You are the first one to weep
When a loved one dies.
You feel pride,
To be a tough guy, but when you
Feel loneliness and tears
You know you need love
Seek the real jesus christ
Who offers you abundant life
The only one who conquered death
The lyrics to Clear Conviction's song "Tough Guy" delve into the mindset of someone who is quick to take away the rights of others without understanding the weight of their actions. The first stanza challenges this mentality and calls out the hypocrisy of those who show no remorse for their actions. The lyrics go on to describe how these individuals tend to only be able to truly understand the gravity of death and loss when it touches them personally. The pride and facade of being a "tough guy" crumbles away and gives way to loneliness and the need for genuine human connections.
The lyrics then offer a solution to this destructive mindset by urging the listener to seek out the embrace of Jesus Christ. The song juxtaposes the empty and harmful pride of being tough with the abundance of life that can be found in the teachings of Jesus Christ. This is a clear message of hope and transformation that is being conveyed through the lyrics.
Overall, "Tough Guy" is a thought-provoking song that challenges the negative and destructive attitudes that can often be found in contemporary society. The song is a call to action to be more compassionate and understanding towards others, and to seek meaning and purpose through relationships instead of empty displays of bravado.
Line by Line Meaning
Who are you, to take away the right to live
You have no right to decide someone else's fate
Of your neighbor, doesn't matter the cause
Regardless of the reason, every person deserves to live
Nothing justifies it. you pray for death
There is no excuse for taking someone's life, you should feel ashamed and guilty
You are the first one to weep
When a tragedy happens, you are the one who mourns and regrets the most
When a loved one dies.
Death of someone you cared for is a painful reminder of how precious life is
You feel pride,
You find satisfaction in establishing dominance over others
To be a tough guy, but when you
You choose to act tough, but in reality you're not as strong as you think
Feel loneliness and tears
You experience emotional pain and sorrow
Begin to fall,
When you can no longer maintain a facade of strength
You know you need love
You realize that true strength comes from love and compassion
Seek the real jesus christ
Find comfort in the teachings and example of Jesus Christ
Who offers you abundant life
His teachings provide guidance and meaning to your life
The only one who conquered death
His example of resurrection and eternal life offers hope and solace in the face of death
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