There are at least 6 artists named Dirt.

1) DIRT (Death Is Reality T… Read Full Bio ↴There are at least 6 artists named Dirt.

1) DIRT (Death Is Reality Today) were an anarcho-punk band from the UK. Initially forming in 1980, the band frequently played with fellow anarchists Crass, before releasing their first EP, "Object, Refuse, Reject, Abuse" on the Crass Records label. Their second release, Never Mind DIRT, Here's the Bollocks, also on the Crass label, was a live LP released in 1982.

Singer Gxist (Gary) later formed Stratford Mercenaries with Steve Ignorant of Crass.

2) Dirt is a rapper from Syracuse. He is best known for his appearances in Grind Time battles from the NY Division, Upstate NY Division and more. He has one release, which is "The Devil's Music Mixtape".

3) Dirt were an Atlanta post-hardcore/noise rock band from the early 90's. They released two records, one in 1990, 'Drill the Minx' and then their last one, 'Sahara of the Bozart' in 1992. Members split into bands like Mount Shasta and Rock *A* Teens.

4) Dirt is a rap metal/nu metal band. They released their debut Welcome to the Pressure Cooker in 2004.

5) DiRT is the former co-host of That New Toy Smell, Video Game Losers, and other shows on The Pop Culture Network. His name is stylized with capitalized letters based on the initials in his name, and the usage of "DiRT" as a nickname dates back to the early '90s and is how he signed artwork and became an early internet handle.

6) DIRT is a Finnish rock band that was founded in Helsinki in 2017. The band was founded by Sebastian Frigren (guitar) and Alex Anttila (drums). Later, Kappe Koutonen (guitar), Aleksi Tiainen (vocals) and Benny Raivio (bass) joined the band.

Merry Go Round
Dirt Lyrics

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Sitting here on a merry go round, just waiting for the world to stop. The night is fading the dawn is nearly here and I feel so tired I could drop. There's a shadow in the distance with a gun in his hand and his mind is on shoot to kill, then a shout comes up from the back of the crowd to fire at ones own will. Then one by one they fall to the ground and for a moment I think I'm not there, then I open my eyes and I'm still going round but my mind is tortured with fear. There's a flash from behind and it lights up the sky, could the world be at an end? But its just a bolt from an unknown resort with a message from heaven it sends. Then its back to the prison of life so it seems, a prison to which you were born, break the chains off your hands and the nails from your feet otherwise inside a prison you'll mourn and as the bodies lay crippled upon the mud, not a shudder or blink of an eye they've suppressed the anger that lies within, now its my future to die. In the squalor of a demolished street cries a girl no older than three, no clothes on her body, no shoes on her feet, yes once this could have been me. And as the merry go round comes to a halt, from the devastation flies a dove. You'll find it within, the conqueror of all, the answer is look to your love

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Dirt's song "Merry Go Round" describe a chaotic and violent world, where the singer is waiting for it to stop, but it never does. The opening line, "sitting here on a merry go round," creates the image of a never-ending cycle, where the world keeps spinning but never settles. The night is ending, and dawn is approaching, but the singer feels exhausted, emphasizing how the constant turmoil has worn them down.

The second verse introduces a gunman with murderous intentions, and the crowd's response to shoot at will. The subsequent chaos causes the singer to question their own existence, as they try to make sense of the madness around them. A bright flash of light then pierces the darkness, offering a glimmer of hope, but it is short-lived as the world returns to its previous state of turmoil.

The third verse continues the theme of oppression, with the bodies of the fallen left to suffer in the mud. The singer imagines what it would have been like if they were in the same situation as the helpless girl they see. But in the end, the song offers a message of hope, with the line: "You'll find it within, the conqueror of all, the answer is look to your love." It suggests that through love, we can break free from the cycle of violence and find hope in a seemingly hopeless world.

Line by Line Meaning

Sitting here on a merry go round, just waiting for the world to stop.
I feel stuck in life, waiting for something to change or for the world to give me a break.

The night is fading the dawn is nearly here and I feel so tired I could drop.
I'm exhausted from the constant struggle and I'm losing hope that things will ever get better.

There's a shadow in the distance with a gun in his hand and his mind is on shoot to kill,
I'm surrounded by danger, both external and internal, and I fear for my life.

then a shout comes up from the back of the crowd to fire at ones own will.
Amidst the chaos and fear, someone is encouraging people to take control of their own fate and make their own choices.

Then one by one they fall to the ground and for a moment I think I'm not there,
I witness others succumb to the violence and I feel disconnected from reality, like I'm in a dream or nightmare.

then I open my eyes and I'm still going round but my mind is tortured with fear.
When I come back to reality, the fear and trauma linger and continue to impact me.

There's a flash from behind and it lights up the sky, could the world be at an end?
The constant violence and chaos creates an apocalyptic, end-of-the-world feeling.

But its just a bolt from an unknown resort with a message from heaven it sends.
Amidst the darkness, there are glimpses of hope and messages of love that emerge unexpectedly.

Then its back to the prison of life so it seems, a prison to which you were born,
Despite these moments of hope, the reality of life still feels suffocating and oppressive, like a prison we were born into.

break the chains off your hands and the nails from your feet otherwise inside a prison you'll mourn
To break free from this prison, we must fight against the forces that hold us down, even if it's painful and difficult.

and as the bodies lay crippled upon the mud, not a shudder or blink of an eye
The violence and suffering has become so normalized that people are numb to it and don't react anymore.

they've suppressed the anger that lies within, now its my future to die.
As a result, people have also suppressed their anger and desire for change, leaving me feeling hopeless and alone in my fight.

In the squalor of a demolished street cries a girl no older than three,
Amidst the chaos, there are innocent victims who are the most vulnerable and in need of protection.

no clothes on her body, no shoes on her feet, yes once this could have been me.
I recognize that I am not immune to the violence and suffering around me and that it could easily be me in that position.

And as the merry go round comes to a halt, from the devastation flies a dove.
Despite all the violence and chaos, there is still hope for peace and love to prevail.

You'll find it within, the conqueror of all, the answer is look to your love
The real power to overcome and conquer the struggles of life comes from within ourselves and the love we cultivate for ourselves and others.

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