Nasty Little Revolution
Codeseven Lyrics
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To change the way you've fixed your mind
Can't leave well enough alone for long
The politicians change their lines
They want to give it all back
Before it's too late
And teachers let their students choose
Teachers let their students choose
The money hungry wash their hands
These fat old bastards loose their plans
The battle masters make their peace
And violent hands will soon release
A love of such intensity
It exposes all of our greed
Teachers let your students choose
Teachers let your students choose
And a lesson was intended
But your speeches never ended
Now we're waiting for a chance
Just to speak
Get on the floor
Get under your desk
This is it, this is not a test
Get on the floor
Get under your desk
This is not a test
Oh, teacher what a cruel mistake
You know we can't leave well enough alone
For goodness sake
The song "Nasty Little Revolution" by Codeseven talks about the vocalist's desire to travel back in time to alter someone's way of thinking. The lyrics highlight the frustration of not being able to leave things alone and the constant changes in political lines. The song also speaks about the greed of people in powerful positions, who wash their hands off the decisions they make, leaving the consequences for the rest of us to deal with. The battle masters make their peace, and people with violent tendencies are set free, showcasing the lack of responsibility taken by decision-makers.
The chorus of the song emphasizes the important role that teachers play in shaping student's minds. It suggests that teachers should allow their students to choose their own paths, marking the significance of self-discovery and self-awareness. However, the song also critiques the speeches and lectures given by teachers or anyone in a position of authority, which "Never ended." The song raises the question of whether teacher's benefits from a 'power trip' and if the lessons they intend to impart are, in fact, cruel mistakes in the long run.
Line by Line Meaning
I so want to travel back in time
I wish I could go back in time and change your way of thinking.
To change the way you've fixed your mind
I want to alter your mindset that is set in stone.
Can't leave well enough alone for long
You can't resist meddling in affairs that are already stable.
The politicians change their lines
Political leaders constantly alter their stance.
They want to give it all back
Politicians try to restore the past.
Before it's too late
They want to act before it's too far gone.
And teachers let their students choose
Teachers give their pupils the power to decide.
The money hungry wash their hands
Wealthy people distance themselves from controversial issues.
These fat old bastards loose their plans
Elderly people's schemes are frequently thwarted.
The battle masters make their peace
Experienced warriors use their skills to bring about harmony.
And violent hands will soon release
The hands that were once violent will embrace peace.
A love of such intensity
This love is so powerful that it can expose our greedy nature.
It exposes all of our greed
This love reveals the ugly truth about our craving for more.
And a lesson was intended
The original aim was to teach a lesson.
But your speeches never ended
The talks went on and on without a resolution.
Now we're waiting for a chance
We anticipate an opening to express ourselves.
Just to speak
We just want to have a voice.
Get on the floor
Drop to the ground.
Get under your desk
Take shelter under your desk.
This is it, this is not a test
This is real, not a trial run.
Oh, teacher what a cruel mistake
Teacher, you made a severe error in judgement.
You know we can't leave well enough alone
You're aware that we're unable to let things be.
For goodness sake
Please, for the love of everything good.
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Daisy Baby
One of the best songs ever made.
Chad Cassidy
Great album!! Singer reminds me of Roland Orzabal from Tears for Fears, for some reason, on this song.
ShootTheRadio
Saw these guys play in a living room back in 98 or 99 @ Macrock in the Burg. Leaches of Karma!
David Brown
I thought it was "Teachers let your students cheat" since the album first came out, and only now learned it was "choose" not "cheat". Makes more sense from a political point but I thought it was perhaps something more anarchic. Anyway, I love this song.