Prejudice
Crucifix Lyrics


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These men bought by prejudice
their laws not made for justice
their live, i want no part of this, your death , dig your
own grave or go your own way
who are these men running with guns
what pleasures do they find as death comes
murdering
idiots they walk our streets
take a body count,are your figures complete
(chorus)
governments don't care they make no
distinctions
ten tons for eac, take no ultimatumn
how will you feel, the proud falther of a corpse
bearing children with
no chance for survival
(chorus)
for the architects of hate
they build their cities upon ignorance and prejudice

technologies and advancements are created to squander lives
from them there's no place to run
nowhere to hide
(chorus)
to
live and die that can't be wrong
they'll see you dead before too long
their treacherous ways to get at you




atrocities are
still committed, they hide the truth

Overall Meaning

The song "Prejudice" by Crucifix condemns the systemic and institutionalized discrimination that still exists in society. The lyrics emphasize on the idea that prejudice has been bought by individuals, and they have designed laws that are not made for justice. The song highlights that living in a world that is governed by prejudice is intolerable and unacceptable. The singer vocalizes his rejection of such ways of life and refuses to be associated with individuals who practice it. The lyrics also call for such individuals to take responsibility for their wrongdoings, to dig their own grave and to bear the shameful consequences of their actions.


The chorus emphasizes how governments do not have any empathy for the people they govern, where making no distinctions, they can sentence someone to death, bearing children with no chance for survival. The governments are portrayed as immoral and inhumane, where their only agenda is to maintain their power, even if it costs destroying someone's life. Moving forward, the song highlights the way in which individuals who possess hatred and prejudice, build the foundation of their cities, promising progress while making no consideration of the consequences of their actions. Through these lyrics, the song calls for an end to the inequalities and injustices that still exist in society.


Line by Line Meaning

These men bought by prejudice
These people have been influenced by their own biases, which has led to an unjust society.


their laws not made for justice
The laws they have established are not meant to serve justice.


their live, i want no part of this, your death , dig your own grave or go your own way
I want nothing to do with their way of life. If they continue down this path, they will be the cause of their own downfall.


who are these men running with guns
Who are these people carrying weapons?


what pleasures do they find as death comes
What satisfaction do they gain from killing?


murdering
Killing without justification.


idiots they walk our streets
These foolish people roam our cities.


take a body count,are your figures complete
How many people have they killed? Is their count accurate?


governments don't care they make no distinctions
The government does not differentiate between people.


ten tons for eac, take no ultimatumn
They will not accept any ultimatums and are willing to use force.


how will you feel, the proud falther of a corpse
How would you feel if you were the father of a child who was killed?


bearing children with no chance for survival
Having children who will likely not survive.


for the architects of hate
For those who create a culture of hate.


they build their cities upon ignorance and prejudice
They build their society on a foundation of ignorance and bias.


technologies and advancements are created to squander lives
Advancements in technology are used to take lives.


from them there's no place to run
There is nowhere to escape from these people.


nowhere to hide
There is no place to hide from these people.


to live and die that can't be wrong
It is not wrong to live and die.


they'll see you dead before too long
They are willing to kill.


their treacherous ways to get at you
Their deceitful methods to harm others.


atrocities are still committed, they hide the truth
They continue to commit horrible acts and conceal their actions.




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Most interesting comment from YouTube:

willieluncheonette

I JUST RAVED ABOUT CRUCIFIX'S 1983 HARDCORE ALBUM DEHUMANIZATION. NOW LET'S ISOLATE ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRACKS FROM THE LP
Sothira Pheng's voice is a bit difficult to understand since he still has an accent so here are the lyrics to the magnificent Prejudice. Many of these songs are political and socially conscious. Sothira escaped from the repressive Khymer Rouge regime in Cambodia and came to America. Righteous words here, bro.
These men bought by prejudice
their laws not made for justice
their lives, i want no part of this, your death , dig your pwn grave or go your own way
who are these men running with guns
what pleasures do they find as death comes
murdering idiots they walk our streets
take a body count, are your figures complete
[chorus]
governments don't care they make no distinctions
ten tons for each, take no ultimatums
how will you feel, the proud falther of a corpse
bearing children with no chance for survival
[chorus]
for the architects of hate
they build their cities upon ignorance and prejudice
technologies and advancements are created to squander lives
from them there's no place to run nowhere to hide
[chorus]
to live and die that can't be wrong
they'll see you dead before too long
their treacherous ways to get at you
atrocities are still committed, they hide the truth



All comments from YouTube:

Gunnzig

Saw them in Iceland many moons ago :) GRATE BAND

J.G. Wentworth

Great* they're not cheese....

Huri Think before

FUCK! ICELAND? WOW! CONGRATS, BRO!

Gregstan Nukke

Gunnzig - which bands played in Iceland with Crucifix on this tour in '84?

criminaltrap74

montage of pics is great. i love the live cut of this song on target video

Sean Carlson

Loved Crucifix!

M Mckissack

always thought the count was fucking hilarious, great shit...

Tralfaz666

this is the real shit

willieluncheonette

I JUST RAVED ABOUT CRUCIFIX'S 1983 HARDCORE ALBUM DEHUMANIZATION. NOW LET'S ISOLATE ONE OF MY FAVORITE TRACKS FROM THE LP
Sothira Pheng's voice is a bit difficult to understand since he still has an accent so here are the lyrics to the magnificent Prejudice. Many of these songs are political and socially conscious. Sothira escaped from the repressive Khymer Rouge regime in Cambodia and came to America. Righteous words here, bro.
These men bought by prejudice
their laws not made for justice
their lives, i want no part of this, your death , dig your pwn grave or go your own way
who are these men running with guns
what pleasures do they find as death comes
murdering idiots they walk our streets
take a body count, are your figures complete
[chorus]
governments don't care they make no distinctions
ten tons for each, take no ultimatums
how will you feel, the proud falther of a corpse
bearing children with no chance for survival
[chorus]
for the architects of hate
they build their cities upon ignorance and prejudice
technologies and advancements are created to squander lives
from them there's no place to run nowhere to hide
[chorus]
to live and die that can't be wrong
they'll see you dead before too long
their treacherous ways to get at you
atrocities are still committed, they hide the truth

Huri Think before

THANX BRO! We get old, (56) but I will die as a PUNK in my heart.
!

IT'S YOUR CHOICE: Peace or Annihilation!
Somebody should have told Trump.

Haha.

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