Preamble
First Blood Lyrics


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How can we live life without ever questioning?
When knowledge gives you power and the truth will set you free

How can we accept this world of inhumanity
And turn our backs to the injustice between what is and what could be

We can turn our backs and turn the other cheek
We can cover our eyes but we all...
We all have blood on our hands
We all have blood flowing on our hands
We will always have blood on our hands
We have their blood flowing our hands

But we can make this stop

So many people suffering
So many forced to live in misery
And someday they will hit the streets
For justice, screaming...
Off with their heads

The people crying out...
Off with their heads
To all their leaders...
To all the criminals...
The people crying out...
Off their heads

And that day is drawing near
So many are suffering, living in misery
But we can make this end

If we accept the possibility
And make a change within
And make steps to move
Towards what could be from what is

And we accept responsibility
Because if we choose to remain silent
We give the no reason to stop

For too long...
We've got to bring this to an end
No more...
We must reserve this downward trend

Too long!
It's not too late to make a stand
No more!
If we remain silent...





We all have blood on our hands
FIRST FUCKING BLOOD!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to First Blood's song Preamble explore the idea of questioning the world around us and the injustices that exist within it. The first two lines suggest that knowledge is power and that truth is necessary to set us free from the constraints of society. The following lines speak to the acceptance of the world's problems and the turning of "our backs to the injustice." The chorus serves as a reminder that we all have a part to play in the world's problems and that we cannot ignore the suffering of others. The final lines suggest that change is possible if we take responsibility and make a change within ourselves.


The idea of questioning the world around us is crucial to the message of the song. By understanding the causes of injustice, we can work towards creating a better society for everyone. The lines "And we accept responsibility/Because if we choose to remain silent/We give the no reason to stop" highlight the importance of taking action and speaking up against injustice. The song encourages listeners to examine the world around them critically and to not accept the status quo.


Overall, Preamble is a call to action for listeners to ask important questions about the world and take responsibility for its problems. By acknowledging our role in the world's issues, we can work towards creating a more just society for all.


Line by Line Meaning

How can we live life without ever questioning?
It is impossible to truly live without questioning and seeking knowledge.


When knowledge gives you power and the truth will set you free
Knowledge is power, and the truth can lead to freedom.


How can we accept this world of inhumanity
It is difficult to accept a world filled with cruelty and injustice.


And turn our backs to the injustice between what is and what could be
Ignoring injustice and failing to strive for a better future only perpetuates the problem.


We can turn our backs and turn the other cheek
We have the ability to ignore the problems around us, but this does not solve them.


We can cover our eyes but we all...
We can choose to be blind to what's happening, but it doesn't change the reality.


We all have blood on our hands
We are all responsible for the injustices and suffering in the world.


We all have blood flowing on our hands
The suffering of others has been caused, in part, by our actions (or inaction).


We will always have blood on our hands
The problem of injustice and suffering in the world will likely always exist, and we will always play a role in it.


We have their blood flowing our hands
The suffering of others is partly our responsibility as well.


But we can make this stop
It is within our power to work towards ending the cycle of suffering and injustice.


So many people suffering
There are countless people in the world who are experiencing great pain and hardship.


So many forced to live in misery
There are many who are living in terrible conditions that are beyond their control.


And someday they will hit the streets For justice, screaming...
At some point, those who are suffering will rise up and demand justice and change.


Off with their heads
This is a call for the removal of those responsible for the suffering and injustice in the world.


The people crying out... Off with their heads
The masses are demanding that those in power be held responsible for their actions.


To all their leaders... To all the criminals...
Both those in positions of power and those who commit acts of injustice are being held accountable.


And that day is drawing near
The day when change will occur is approaching.


But we can make this end
It is within our power to work towards a better future for all.


If we accept the possibility
If we are open to the idea of change and improvement.


And make a change within
If we are willing to change ourselves and our ways of thinking.


And make steps to move Towards what could be from what is
If we take action towards creating a better future and improving current conditions.


And we accept responsibility
If we acknowledge our role in the problem and are willing to take responsibility for our actions.


Because if we choose to remain silent We give the no reason to stop
If we do not speak out against injustice and work towards change, we are essentially condoning it and allowing it to continue.


For too long...
The suffering and injustice in the world has been going on for far too long.


We've got to bring this to an end
We must work towards ending the cycle of suffering and injustice.


No more...
We must put an end to this problem once and for all.


It's not too late to make a stand
It is never too late to start working towards change and improvement.


If we remain silent...
If we do not speak out and take action, we are part of the problem.


FIRST FUCKING BLOOD!
The song is by the band First Blood, and this is likely just an exclamation or tagline for the band.




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Comments from YouTube:

JJBarnsWorth

This couldn't be more of a representation of what is happening in the present moment as we watch history on repeat.

Maximilian

Great song with great lyrics

beatthecrowd001

the part from 0:00-3:16 is a serious ass whooping

TonyTheJackal

Lmao

Destroyer of worlds

I see what you did there lol

Johan Geisler

Such a force live!

Chris Ray

I skate while listening to this. It gives me so much energy. I always wanna get in a fight during this song

Sound

Fucking sick! Love it!

Sinth0ras

very nice one!

Nothing No-one

saw them live on friday :)

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