Insurrection
Deadstar Assembly Lyrics


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Yeah let's tear this mother fucker down

Costumed clowns are fed their sound
Produced and drowned
By their own endorsements
Every trend is commodified
We won't subscribe
Hipness it all dies

This is our sonic salvation
Suck off your own validation
You just wait and see
This is a revolution baby yeah
Let's tear this mother fucker down
Down
Insurrection now
Let's tear this mother fucker down
Down
Insurrection now
It's insurrection yeah
It's insurrection now

Just want to be ourselves
Nothing else our oddity is the real thing
We won't be undermined or refined
Cause we're black inside

This is our sonic salvation
Suck off your own validation
You just wait and see
This is a revolution baby yeah
Let's tear this mother fucker down
Down
Insurrection now
Let's tear this mother fucker down
Down
Insurrection now
It's insurrection yeah
It's insurrection now

We don't want to act that way
Lets raise our fingers to the system
And even if tomorrow never came
We wouldn't care cause we're not to blame
We don't want to live the life you live
Or give a shit about the way it is
Lets raise our fingers to the system
Yeah raise your fingers

Let's tear this mother fucker down
Down
Insurrection now
Let's tear this mother fucker down
Down
Insurrection now




It's insurrection yeah
It's insurrection

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Deadstar Assembly's song Insurrection convey a message of rebellion against the establishment and the commodification of music. The opening line, "Yeah let's tear this mother fucker down," sets the tone for the rest of the song, with the band members expressing their desire to dismantle the system and overthrow the status quo.


The second verse speaks to the idea of individuality and authenticity in music, with the lyrics "Just want to be ourselves / Nothing else our oddity is the real thing / We won't be undermined or refined / Cause we're black inside." The band members reject the notion of conformity and commercialization, and instead embrace their own unique identities and creativity.


Overall, the song is a call to arms for those who feel disillusioned by the music industry and the larger cultural landscape, urging listeners to reject the dominant narratives and instead focus on their own passions and values. The repeated refrain of "Let's tear this mother fucker down / Insurrection now" serves as a rallying cry for anyone who feels marginalized or oppressed by the current system.


Line by Line Meaning

Yeah let's tear this mother fucker down
The singer desires to destroy the current system that continuously condones poor, unsustainable behaviors.


Costumed clowns are fed their sound
Talented performers are denied opportunities because they refuse to conform to the norm, while others who adhere to societal standards are continuously given privileges.


Produced and drowned
The same societal standards featured in the previous line lead to the production of uninspiring, unoriginal art that is no different from any other in the market.


By their own endorsements
The performers described above inadvertently support their own exploitation.


Every trend is commodified
Society turns rebellious or quirky behavior into trends for profit, rather than encouraging genuine expression.


We won't subscribe
The singer wants to reject these harmful societal standards that put conformity above creativity.


Hipness it all dies
Telling society to focus more on creativity and authenticity, as opposed to what will make them popular or ‘hip’.


This is our sonic salvation
The artist sees music as a way to escape and does not want to be hindered by societal standards when creating art.


Suck off your own validation, You just wait and see
Society should not rely on validation from others to recognize creativity, and one day they will see that authenticity is more valuable than societal validation.


This is a revolution baby yeah
The artist thinks it is time to change the current system by promoting artistic freedom, rather than mindlessly following the same trends.


Just want to be ourselves
The singer desires to create art that accurately represents themselves, rather than trying to imitate the popular norm.


Nothing else our oddity is the real thing
The artist believes that their unconventional and one-of-a-kind perspective is what makes their art unique and should not be altered.


We won't be undermined or refined
The singer will not let societal standards or influencers change their creative perspective.


Cause we're black inside
The singer has experienced negativity and feels perverse emotions that reflect in their art.


We don't want to act that way
The singer wants to reject the societal norms that stifle creativity and allow unsustainable behavior to continue.


Lets raise our fingers to the system
The artist wants to signal opposition to the aforementioned societal norms.


And even if tomorrow never came, We wouldn't care cause we're not to blame
The artist's art will not be swayed by external influences, and they would not regret creating something that doesn't conform to the popular norm – as it is not their fault.


We don't want to live the life you live
The singer wants to pursue creativity instead of residing in an environment where the worn path seems to be only viable option.


Or give a shit about the way it is
Society’s normal does not resonate with the singer, and they do not care if anyone else shares that disconnection.


Yeah raise your fingers
Encouragement to rally the community around individual creativity, rather than being slaves to popular trends.


It's insurrection yeah
The artist’s intention is to ignite a musical revolution that prioritizes creativity and authenticity over following societal trends.


It's insurrection now
The artist thinks that society is ready and waiting to reject the current system and move forward with a new, authentic approach to art and music.




Lyrics © O/B/O APRA AMCOS
Written by: ADAM ARTHUR DEARBORN

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