Disease
Deathline Int'l Lyrics
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The world is so simple, just black and white
You are PC, always make the right choice
Self-confident, you raise your voice
You got your answers always straight
But underneath there is plain old hate
It's for the good cause, you explain
But it leaves a red trail of pain
If you are the cure then I'm the disease
There is no way you will make me believe
If you are the cure then I'm the disease
No fucking way you will make me believe
You claim you know what's the thing to do
You are ready to change me too
You wanna make this world a better place
It's your tribute to the human race
But power corrupts as we all know
As soon as you gain it, your ideals go
If you want a chance, go change yourself
It's a lot harder than to change someone else
The lyrics to Deathline Int'l's song "Disease" explore the theme of self-righteousness in a world that is often perceived as black and white. The song takes a critical stance on those who view themselves as the cure to society's problems, while ignoring the inner workings of their own hate and prejudice. The persona in the song is unyielding in their refusal to believe that the self-proclaimed "cure" can change their perspective, and instead challenges them to look within themselves before trying to change others.
There is a sense of rebellion in the song, as the persona resists the attempts of the self-proclaimed cure to change them. The lyrics suggest that those who approach the world with a simplistic, black and white view are often driven by their own inner demons, and that their pursuit of a better world is merely a mask for their own prejudices.
Overall, "Disease" is a critique of power and privilege, and a call to action for people to examine their own biases and tendencies towards self-righteousness before attempting to change the world.
Line by Line Meaning
It's easy for you to tell what's wrong or right
You believe you have an inherent sense of what is right and wrong
The world is so simple, just black and white
You see the world in simplistic terms of good and evil
You are PC, always make the right choice
You believe you are politically correct and always choose the right option
Self-confident, you raise your voice
You are confident in your beliefs and express them loudly
You got your answers always straight
You believe you always have a clear answer to any question or issue
But underneath there is plain old hate
However, beneath it all, there is a deep-seated hatred
It's for the good cause, you explain
You justify your actions with the belief that it is for a just cause
But it leaves a red trail of pain
In reality, your actions cause a trail of hurt and suffering
If you are the cure then I'm the disease
You are the self-proclaimed 'cure', but to me, you are the true problem
There is no way you will make me believe
I refuse to be convinced by your persuasive arguments
You claim you know what's the thing to do
You assert that you know the best course of action
You are ready to change me too
You are willing to change me to fit your worldview
You wanna make this world a better place
You have a desire to create a better world
It's your tribute to the human race
You view it as your duty to make a positive contribution to humanity
But power corrupts as we all know
However, you are susceptible to the corrupting influence of power
As soon as you gain it, your ideals go
Once you obtain power, your previously held ideals can quickly disappear
If you want a chance, go change yourself
If you truly want to make a difference, start by changing yourself
It's a lot harder than to change someone else
Changing yourself is a more difficult task than trying to change others
Contributed by Oliver T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.