After spending a month in the studio, Dropsaw has finished recording their 3rd album titled HARD JUSTICE set to be released May 14th 2010. The album was recorded in San Diego, USA with As I Lay Dying frontman Tim Lambesis, Kelly Cairns and Daniel Castleman (Austrian Death Machine, Winds Of Plague, Sworn Enemy, Impending Doom). The band have taken a large step in the way of song writing, mixing it up though the album with insanely fast thrash and destructive breakdowns and keeping that 'heavy as fuck' Dropsaw sound.
Wake Up
Dropsaw Lyrics
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shit dribbling out of your mouth
always talk the talk
but never see you walking the walk
take a few steps back
and realise how good you've got it
enough is enough
your mouth is getting you nowhere
empty slogans
no one should care
shut your mouth
reality
open up your eyes
to see what's going on
40 dead, another car bomb
this is what is fucking wrong
whinge about this scene
and what people wear
these issues that you worry about
why the fuck should you even care
even care
empty slogans
no one should care
shut your mouth
reality
no pointing fingers
nor direct the blame
get this off my chest
The lyrics of Dropsaw's song "Wake Up" are a scathing critique of someone who talks the talk but doesn't walk the walk. The first few lines set the stage, pointing out that the person in question talks so much that "shit dribbling out of your mouth" and is so caught up in their own empty slogans and posturing that they don't realize that their mouth is actually getting them nowhere. The lyrics urge this person to step back and "realise how good you've got it" and to "shut your mouth" and face "reality".
The second half of the song expands on what exactly the singer thinks the problem is. They encourage the person to "open up your eyes" to the actual problems in the world - such as "40 dead, another car bomb" - and to stop getting caught up in petty concerns like what people wear. The repeated refrain of "empty slogans, no one should care" drives home the idea that the person in question isn't actually doing anything worthwhile despite their constant talking.
Ultimately, the song ends with a plea for everyone to stop pointing fingers and laying blame, with the singer simply wanting to get something off their chest. It's a biting commentary on the kind of posturing and empty discourse that can seem so prevalent in modern society - and a call to "wake up" and start actually doing something.
Line by Line Meaning
Can you hear yourself
Are you aware of the words coming out of your own mouth?
shit dribbling out of your mouth
You're spouting nonsense and it's embarrassing.
always talk the talk
You speak as though you're capable of something you're not.
but never see you walking the walk
But you don't follow through with any action.
take a few steps back
Maybe you should pause and reflect.
and realise how good you've got it
See how privileged and lucky you are?
enough is enough
It's time to stop talking and start doing something.
your mouth is getting you nowhere
Talking without any action is getting you nowhere.
empty slogans
Your words are meaningless and lack substance.
no one should care
No one is paying attention or taking you seriously.
shut your mouth
Stop talking.
reality
Face the truth of the situation.
open up your eyes
Pay attention to what's happening around you.
to see what's going on
Look at the reality of the situation.
40 dead, another car bomb
Violent acts are happening, and it's not okay.
this is what is fucking wrong
This is a serious issue that needs action, not just talk.
whinge about this scene
Complaining about superficial things is pointless.
and what people wear
Focusing on trivial matters distracts from real issues.
these issues that you worry about
These worries are insignificant compared to real problems.
why the fuck should you even care
Why are you even focused on these minor things when there are larger issues at hand?
even care
Bothering with these insignificant things is pointless.
no pointing fingers
Don't blame others for the issues at hand.
nor direct the blame
Don't place the burden of responsibility on any one person or group.
get this off my chest
I need to express these frustrations and concerns.
Contributed by Aubrey A. Suggest a correction in the comments below.