With the addition of DJ Dopey, the group reformed itself as Dead Celebrity Status. They have shared the stage with acts such as Public Enemy and Ozzy Osbourne. DCS released their first album, Blood Music, in 2004.
Their singles have included "We Fall, We Fall" and "Somebody Turn the Lights Off". Their track "Messiah" appeared on the soundtrack to the 2005 film XXX: State of the Union.
Dancing on the Sun
Dead Celebrity Status Lyrics
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Cos they came and took it all away
It's my redemption
But I couldn't fit the mould
I walked a stray, I walk away
From the blood of yesterday
I'm not afraid...
So I scream allahu akbar, praying for peace
When I speak Arabic, you think Terrorist
9-11, Jihad, Anti-American
Bombs over Baghdad, kill a million Muslims!
Bush is a racist! Obama ain't change shit!
Brainwashed a nation, turn a confederate patron
To an Anti-Islam, skull and bone mason
Sublime, killer by design
The american dream is a rock we can't climb
We tore down the wall of Berlin in '89
Then Israel built it back up in Palestine
But when I speak my mind and address it
You label me as an Anti-Semitic
I label me as an anti- war machine
It's time to make them scream...
Together we will come
No longer will we run
We'll dance on the sun
But still it's not okay
We fight for the struggle
We crawl through the rubble
No longer will it be
The blood of yesterday
Political pirate, papa-razzi, Nazi
Celebrity rehab, oxymoron
Osama and Obama
Which 1 drops more bombs?
And gets rich when wars on
White collar'd that Bill O'Reilly
Miley Cyrus, H1, N1, man made virus
Reality's a botox, Megan Fox, newscast
So fuck Palestine, JLO's got a new ass
And Britney's fucking Hugh Grant
Charlie loves Cocaine
Lindsey caught naked with a few grams
Beyonce got a new dance
Keep em entertained girl
Keep em entertained
While the news stands
Spin lies and deceptions
Like Saddam's hiding nuclear weapons
Like Vietnam and 9-11 intentions
It's like we're all big brother contestants
Together we will come
No longer will we run
We'll dance on the sun
But still it's not okay
We fight for the struggle
We crawl through the rubble
No longer will it be
The blood of yesterday
We'll not be silenced
Whether your a Christian
Whether your a Muslim
Whether your a atheist
You will demand your god damn rights
And you will have your rights
1 way or the other
You will never be silenced
This is why i'm not, this is why i'm not
Hugh newton slained, malcolm X shot
American planes dropping bombs in Iraq
While billion dollar ads keep telling us to shop
Banks bailed out while the board just rock
And the rich go to war to boost the price of a stock
But Harper don't shoot, Sarkozy don't shoot
Their just cowards hiding behind troops!
C'mon!
Together we will come
No longer will we run
We'll dance on the sun
But still it's not okay
We fight for the struggle
We crawl through the rubble
No longer will it be
The blood of yesterday
The lyrics of Dead Celebrity Status's song Dancing on the Sun are a powerful commentary on the struggles of modern society, particularly in relation to issues of race, politics, and war. The first verse appears to be a reflection on the past traumas that have shaped the singer's life, with lines like "these veins are empty" and "from the blood of yesterday" suggesting a sense of emptiness or loss. The singer also references being called derogatory names like "sand nigga" or "terror from the east," highlighting the racism and prejudice that they have faced. However, the singer refuses to be afraid, instead choosing to speak out against injustice, even in the face of opposition.
The second verse is a scathing critique of politics and media, with the singer calling out figures like George W. Bush, Bill O'Reilly, and Miley Cyrus for their role in perpetuating war and distracting the public from pressing issues. The singer also expresses frustration with the way that their words are often twisted and misinterpreted, with lines like "when I speak Arabic, you think Terrorist" and "you label me as an Anti-Semitic" highlighting the ways that language can be used to marginalize and silence certain groups. Despite these challenges, the singer remains committed to fighting for their rights and demanding change.
Overall, Dancing on the Sun is a powerful song that reflects the complex realities of our modern world. By addressing issues like racism, war, and media manipulation, Dead Celebrity Status offers a bold critique of contemporary society, while also offering a message of hope and resilience to those who have been marginalized or oppressed.
Line by Line Meaning
These veins are empty
I feel drained and hollow
Cos they came and took it all away
Someone or something took all I had away from me
It's my redemption
I want to redeem myself from something
But I couldn't fit the mould
But the expectations were too high for me to achieve
I walked a stray, I walk away
I went against the norm and did my own thing
From the blood of yesterday
From the past, from my former life
I'm not afraid...
I'm not afraid of speaking up or standing up for what I believe in
They call me "sand nigga", "towel head", "terror from the east"
I am being subjected to racial slurs and stereotypes
So I scream allahu akbar, praying for peace
So I pray for peace despite everything that is going on
When I speak Arabic, you think Terrorist
When I speak my native language, it is assumed that I am a terrorist
9-11, Jihad, Anti-American
Words that historically have been negatively associated with Islam in America
Bombs over Baghdad, kill a million Muslims!
The number of innocent people killed in the Middle East due to Western bombings
Bush is a racist! Obama ain't change shit!
Political commentary on the state of America's race relations
Brainwashed a nation, turn a confederate patron
Manipulated people who held racist beliefs to change their views on Muslims and Arabs
To an Anti-Islam, skull and bone mason
Politicians who held racist beliefs against Muslims and Arabs have become powerful public figures
The american dream is a rock we can't climb
The concept of the American dream is hard to achieve for certain groups of people
We tore down the wall of Berlin in '89
A reference to the end of the Cold War and the ending of the Berlin Wall's existence
Then Israel built it back up in Palestine
Reference to the conflict between Palestine and Israel
But when I speak my mind and address it
But when I speak out against injustice and oppression
You label me as an Anti-Semitic
I get labeled an antisemite because I spoke against Israel's actions
I label me as an anti- war machine
I consider myself against war and the military-industrial complex
It's time to make them scream...
It's time for the oppressors to pay for their actions
We'll not be silenced
Our message will still be heard even if people try to silence us
Whether your a Christian
Regardless of religion
Whether your a Muslim
Regardless of religion
Whether your a atheist
Regardless of religion
You will demand your god damn rights
We all deserve our human rights and we will demand them
And you will have your rights
We will fight until we get what we deserve
1 way or the other
We will get our rights, one way or another
Hugh newton slained, malcolm X shot
Reference to the wrongful deaths of civil rights activists in America
American planes dropping bombs in Iraq
The United States' militarized involvement in Iraq and its harmful effects on civilians
While billion dollar ads keep telling us to shop
Consumerism is pushed in societies despite issues such as war and poverty
Banks bailed out while the board just rock
Corruption and greed still exist in economically powerful industries
And the rich go to war to boost the price of a stock
War is a tool for the rich to make more money through stocks and investments
But Harper don't shoot, Sarkozy don't shoot
The leaders of Canada and France are not shooting guns or dropping bombs, but their countries might be complicit in these actions
Their just cowards hiding behind troops!
The leaders of countries are often blamed for their militarized presence, but it's the soldiers that are doing the actual fighting
C'mon!
We need to mobilize and create change
Together we will come
We will come together, in unity
No longer will we run
We will stop running, stop being passive
We'll dance on the sun
We will celebrate and be happy one day
But still it's not okay
But we are not there yet
We fight for the struggle
We fight for what we believe in
We crawl through the rubble
We are dealing with difficult situations and will continue to push through them
No longer will it be
Things are changing
The blood of yesterday
Things that happened in the past will not define our future
Contributed by Callie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.