Rebel
Deceptive Lyrics
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This is my profession.
Destroy that against us.
Hey! I'm a rebel,
But I don't know, really don't know
What I must die for?
I don't care about public values.
We have been bounded
By oath in blood,
But I don't know, really don't know
What I must die for?
Throw the seeds, the seeds of evil.
The spout of hate will never fade.
We are descendants of the old revolutions.
We have been out of law
Under any system.
Blood!
Our banners in blood.
Torches light our way
Screams deafen me,
But I don't know, really don't know.
What I must die for? What I must die for?
Hey!
Victims of tomorrow,
Let's spit in face of the bastard's regime.
Hey!
Victims of tomorrow,
Let's spit in face of the bastard's regime.
We believe in fast retribution.
Who personifies the truth?
It's too wrong to make it right.
The lyrics of Deceptive's song Rebel delve into the mind of a rebellious character who has committed to a life of violence without understanding the values or cause for which he is fighting. The opening lines declare war as the singer's profession, highlighting how deep his involvement in violence goes. He believes that his role is to destroy anything that goes against his group, which he identifies with, showing how his identity has merged with the group. The use of "hey" and "rebel" in the song can be interpreted as a call to arms or rallying cry for others to join the cause. However, the singer acknowledges the confusion over what he must die for, suggesting his action is devoid of meaning or value.
The next lines of the song deal with the lack of empathy for public values and a belief in their leader, which is sustained by an oath of blood. The character sees himself on the right side of history, and he believes that his group is the successor of old revolutions. This belief enables him to act without allegiance to any system or law, which portrays the character as a lone wolf who is only driven by his conviction. The chorus makes a reference to the banner bathed in blood, highlighting the bloodlust and the chaos that is prevalent.
The lyrics "Victims of tomorrow, let's spit in face of the bastard's regime" shows how the character has accepted his fate, understands the hopelessness of the cause but is determined to continue with the rebellion. He advocates fast retribution as the solution to the problem, but he acknowledges that personifying the truth will be challenging. The song concludes on a sobering note acknowledging the difficulty of breaking free from the cycle of violence.
Line by Line Meaning
War!
I am a soldier and fighting is my job.
This is my profession.
I am dedicated to fighting.
Destroy that against us.
We are against our enemies and their destruction is our goal.
Hey! I'm a rebel,
I am a rebel who doesn't follow rules and fight for the cause I believe in.
But I don't know, really don't know
I am not sure what I am fighting for or what my ultimate goal is.
I don't care about public values.
I don't follow social norms, and don't care about what others think.
I believe only in our leader.
I trust the leader of our group and support their vision.
We have been bounded
We are bound together by a blood oath.
By oath in blood,
We have taken a serious and binding oath that is accompanied by a blood ritual.
Throw the seeds, the seeds of evil.
We are sowing the seeds of destruction and chaos.
The spout of hate will never fade.
Our hatred for our enemies will never vanish.
We are descendants of the old revolutions.
We were inspired by the past revolutions that brought change.
We have been out of law
We do not abide by the legal system and are considered outlaws.
Under any system.
Regardless of the government, we will continue to rebel against it.
Blood!
We have shed blood in the name of our cause.
Our banners in blood.
Our symbol of our group is a banner with blood-stained marks.
Torches light our way
We use torches to light up our path while raiding our enemies.
Screams deafen me,
I am used to hearing my comrades and enemies screaming because it has become a part of my daily life.
Hey!
Listen up!
Victims of tomorrow,
The future generation that is yet to understand our rebel movement.
Let's spit in face of the bastard's regime.
Let's disrespect and rebel against the government that is oppressing us.
We believe in fast retribution.
We are swift to react with revenge and retaliation.
Who personifies the truth?
Who can we trust and believe other than ourselves and our leader?
It's too wrong to make it right.
We cannot make the unjust treatment to our group right by simply accepting it and doing nothing.
What I must die for? What I must die for?
I am uncertain of what exactly is worth dying for and if our cause is truly worth sacrificing our lives.
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