Hate
Drowning Pool Lyrics


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Hate against hate
'Cause this world is a test use us all up
Until nothing is left

Hate against hate until memory subsides
There's no reason to trust
When we're living to die
Is this really all we have
Perversions of our truth
When it falls I'll be so glad
To levy the excuse

Get up, just get up step up, just step up
Shut up, just shut up
Me against you, against us, against hate

Hate against hate
'Cause this world is a joke laugh it all off
In denial of ghosts

Hate against hate it screams eye for an eye
No illusions of peace
Or pipe dreams for the blind

Is this really all we have
Perversions of our truth
When it falls I'll be so glad
To levy the excuse

(Hate against hate)

Temptation, frustration
Words born to relive the pain and
Believing it ain't easy
My hatred it saves me

Hate against hate until memory subsides
There's no reason to trust
When we're living to die

Is this really all we have
Perversions of our truth
When it falls I'll be so glad
To levy the excuse

Get up, just get up step up, just step up




Shut up, just shut up
Me against you, against us, against hate

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Drowning Pool's song "Hate" are strong and provocative, calling for the rejection of religion, social norms, and the embrace of anarchy. The first two lines of the song could be interpreted as a call to abolish religious institutions and to abandon the traditional rituals that come with them. The "uncrowned king unholy" is likely a reference to Satan, who is often associated with rebellion, temptation, and opposition to God. The phrase "forget about the crucifix" could be a challenge to Christianity, where the crucifix is a symbol of Jesus' sacrifice and redemption.


The following lines call to reject the societal norms, to "twist and turn" and watch it all "burn." The song then goes on to speak of the power of excess and anarchy, celebrating them as an alternative to societal structures. The imagery of "incarnation can bring down the stars" is powerful and suggests that one individual, one idea, can change the world. The people on the margins of society are also celebrated, as they are seen as the ones willing to embrace change and take risks. The song ends with an invitation to embrace ignorance and to reject judgment.


One interesting fact about this song is that it was released in 2007, two years after the original singer of the band, Dave Williams, passed away. The new singer, Ryan McCombs, joined the band and brought a new energy and personality to their music. Another interesting fact is that the band has been associated with controversy due to their use of violent and aggressive imagery in their music videos.


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Line by Line Meaning

Bury the priest and burn religion alive
Destroying religion and all of its figures of authority


Baptize at birth with the black brush's wine
Being indoctrinated into darkness and evil from birth


The uncrowned king unholy
Promoting oneself as a god or an antichrist figure


Forget about the crucifix
Rejecting the traditional symbol of salvation in Christianity


My rising sign is 666
Proudly declaring one's affiliation with Satanism and evil influences


Can't you see the way they twist and turn
Acknowledging the manipulative tactics of those in power


You watch it burn
Observing the destruction caused by societal corruption and evil influences


Just sign right here and watch the tables turn
Being tempted to join the sinister forces in return for power and status


You want the world
Aspiring to achieve materialistic goals and worldly success


I'll show the way
Offering guidance and influence to those who share the same mindset


Just raise your fist and let me hear you say
Encouragement to join the group and become part of the movement


Hey you want it
Reiterating the message of aspiring to materialistic success


Hey you need it
Highlighting the importance of power and influence to achieve success


Incarnation can bring down the stars
Believing that the presence of evil can overpower even the most powerful entities


Five thousand times, and their service is ours
Claiming that those who follow their ways will be rewarded with success and power


Obscene, unclean, unholy
Labeling themselves as sinful and corrupt


The losers, dope-fiends, and don't forget
Belittling those who do not share their mindset


The worthless, no good, piece of shit
Continuing to belittle and devalue those who do not agree with them


Come with me and we'll drink a toast to anarchy
Encouraging people to join them in promoting the dismantling of societal order


All we need is excess and ecstasy
Believing that indulgence and living life to the fullest is what truly matters


And you its plain to see
Everyone can see that things are not right in society


In our society
A critique of the shortcomings of the current societal order


All of us will bleed
Shared human mortality and vulnerability


But your war is not with me
Disassociating oneself from those who promote traditional values and morality


There are many of those who oppose us
Acknowledgment of those who resist their worldview


All of this could always be the way that you would want it to
Everyone has a choice in how they want to live their life


Come on down right now and sell your soul
Encouraging others to join them in their beliefs and way of life


It's what you want to do
Highlighting the desire for power and influence in society


This could be the only way
Believing that their way of life is the only viable option for success and happiness


Forget the fucking judgment day
Rejecting the concept of divine judgement in the afterlife


Ignorant is Bliss, so raise your fist and say Hey
Urging people to reject traditional values and morality, and instead embrace their view of the world




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