Criticize
Decision D Lyrics
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Rock 'n roll singer telling about
Planet earth and what's going wrong
Pointing his finger
He's got a pistol, he's using it well
Telling me who and what are hell
Shooting dow all our enemies
The real gunslinger
Filthiness of society
Mrs. Justice is far away
What did she leave behind
Lies, corruption, acid rain
Rape and war, this world's insane
I do agree with you
But you are blind
If the mind is rotten so the deeds will be
You make no difference to me
Judging but acting just like them
You show no better way
New hearts are what we need
Good and righteous seeds
Will produce better fruits
Faith is the way
Now tell me isn't it strange
We are not able to change
Now tell me isn't it strange
There is no change
Well you may think it's strange
But christ did make the change
Well you may think it's strange
Christ did
Standing on stage, playing loud
Rock 'n roll singer telling about
Planet earth and what's going wrong
Pointing his finger
He's got a pistol, he's using it well
Telling me who and what are hell
Shooting dow all our enemies
The real gunslinger
Turn on the news, it's easy to see
Filthiness of society
Mrs. Justice is far away
What did she leave behind
The lyrics to Decision D's song "Criticize" criticize the societal issues that exist in the world today, and the people who vocalize these issues but do not act upon them. The song starts with a rock 'n roll singer on stage, pointing out the wrongs of planet earth and its inhabitants. He is portrayed as a gunslinger with a pistol, shooting down enemies who represent the filthiness of society. However, while the singer is calling out these issues, he fails to offer a solution or a better way to create change. The song points out the hypocrisy in vocalizing societal issues but not taking any action towards creating change.
The lyrics mention the societal issues of lies, corruption, acid rain, rape, and war, highlighting the insanity of the world. The singer agrees with the rock 'n roll singer, but also points out that if the mind is rotten, then the deeds will be too. Judging and acting like them does not create any difference. The song speaks about the need for new hearts, good and righteous seeds, and faith to create better fruits.
However, despite the call for change, there is no change. This is where the song takes a turn and mentions the change that christ did make. The song is a powerful reminder that while calling out societal issues is important, it is equally important to work towards creating change, and that change can come from unexpected sources.
Line by Line Meaning
Standing on stage, playing loud
The singer is performing loudly on stage.
Rock 'n roll singer telling about
The singer is using rock and roll to express a message.
Planet earth and what's going wrong
The singer is criticizing issues on the planet.
Pointing his finger
The singer is making accusations and blaming others for problems.
He's got a pistol, he's using it well
The singer metaphorically has a weapon and is effectively using it to make his point.
Telling me who and what are hell
The singer is pointing out who and what he perceives to be responsible for problems.
Shooting dow all our enemies
The singer is figuratively taking down opponents and blaming them for societal issues.
The real gunslinger
The singer sees himself as a skilled critic and problem solver.
Turn on the news, it's easy to see
Watching the news confirms society's filthiness.
Filthiness of society
Society's corruption and impurity are obvious and disturbing.
Mrs. Justice is far away
Justice is not being served.
What did she leave behind
What will be the legacy of justice?
Lies, corruption, acid rain
Negative issues polluting society.
Rape and war, this world's insane
Destructive activities are taking place.
I do agree with you
The singer feels the same way as the listener.
But you are blind
The singer thinks that the listener doesn't see the whole picture.
If the mind is rotten so the deeds will be
Negativity leads to negative actions.
You make no difference to me
The singer is not impressed with the listener's opinions.
Judging but acting just like them
The singer sees the listener as a hypocrite.
You show no better way
The listener suggests no alternative solutions.
New hearts are what we need
A change in motivation is necessary.
Good and righteous seeds
Positive actions from people are necessary to make significant changes.
Will produce better fruits
Positive actions result in positive results.
Faith is the way
Belief in positivity is the most important thing.
Now tell me isn't it strange
The singer finds it curious.
We are not able to change
Society is unwilling to change.
Christ did make the change
The singer suggests that a religious figure was able to make changes where society has failed.
Contributed by Alexandra T. Suggest a correction in the comments below.