Witch Hunt
Dropdead Lyrics
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As the religious right bears its teeth
Another clinic bombed
Murder in the name of Jesus
A woman's right-is the right to choose
But the wall is crumbling
Between church and state
Campaign of terror
Another shot dead
Murder in the name of Christ
The lyrics to Dropdead's song "Witch Hunt" are vividly descriptive of the political and religious climate in America regarding reproductive rights. The song expresses the singer's belief that women's freedom to choose and access to healthcare is under attack. The phrase "modern day witch hunt" is used to describe the war on women's rights, as it is an allusion to the Salem witch trials, where innocent people were accused and executed based on superstition and irrational fear.
The lyrics further suggest that the religious right is responsible for the destruction of clinics and the killing of doctors who perform abortions. The singer believes that this is all done in the name of Jesus and Christ, but is actually a "campaign of terror," fueled by "God's hypocrisy." The phrase "the wall is crumbling between church and state" implies that religion is infiltrating governmental policies that are supposed to be neutral and not influenced by religious dogma.
Line by Line Meaning
Modern day witch hunt
Today's society still conducts unfair trials and punishments against those perceived as different, much like the historical witch hunts.
As the religious right bears its teeth
Conservative religious groups assert their beliefs and values with force and vigor.
Another clinic bombed
Reproductive health centers are attacked and sometimes destroyed in acts of terror.
Murder in the name of Jesus
Some extremist Christians take violent actions and cause harm to people while citing their faith as the justification.
A woman's right-is the right to choose
Females should have autonomy over their own bodies, especially concerning decisions like whether to continue or terminate their pregnancy.
But the wall is crumbling
The separation between the government and religion is becoming weaker and more permeable, causing concern for those who want a secular state.
Between church and state
The division between religion and politics is being blurred, which can lead to theocracy or the privileging of one belief system over all others.
Campaign of terror
Ongoing acts of violence and intimidation used to promote political or religious objectives with disregard for human life.
Bathed in Gods' hypocrisy
When someone claims to act in accordance with a religious doctrine but behaves in ways that contradict the values they profess to hold.
Another shot dead
More individuals are killed by violent means, often with religious motivation.
Murder in the name of Christ
People commit heinous acts of violence but claim that they were following Jesus' example or teachings, which leads to tragic consequences.
Writer(s): Ben Barnett, Brian Mastrobuono, Devon Cahill, Lee Mastrobuono, Robert Otis
Contributed by Cooper O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
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Urinal Cakes
Which CD is this off of?
Rat Skates
Good thing they killed it while it was unborn. whew! that was a close one.
Beenyad
@tranesonic The baby doesn't have an opinion. How do you know the baby wont suffer from a serious condition or a bloody miscarriage? The problem is you're looking at things too culturally. I understand that an unborn fetus has all the characteristics of a living thing but so does a tree. It's a brutal and cold way of looking at it, but ultimately the mother is more alive than the baby and should not let it get in the way of a potentially wonderful life. I don't think it's the governments choice.
Ogmeow
Too many people get controversial on this. Just stop and listen to the fucking music.