Revolution
Funk Vigilante Lyrics

Tick tick tick...
The clock is ticking and time is running out.

the clock is ticking...
There is a sense of urgency and the need for action.

...set to detonate...
There is a feeling that society is on the brink of collapsing or exploding.

I'm a fire igniter
The artist sees themselves as a figurative spark to ignite change.

I'm a riot inciter
The artist believes in using protest and civil disobedience to make change.

I'm a pyromaniacal prophet with a lighter
The artist sees themselves as having both destructive and revolutionary qualities.

and I got the desire to watch an empire fall
The artist sees the current political and social systems as corrupt and in need of revolution.

Fire it up, Fire it up
A call to action for people to start taking charge and create change.

Yeah, I've been provoked and I've been deprived
The artist has been pushed and oppressed by society and is motivated to make change.

I got the blood and the soul of Saturn inside me
The artist has a spiritual connection to the planet Saturn, which represents revolution and change.

Set before sun
Refers to the idea of a revolution starting at dawn, as a metaphor for new beginnings.

Retribution
Seeking justice and holding those in power accountable for their actions.

The elite are out of their minds and out of control
The artist believes that the ruling class is corrupt and no longer governs with the interests of the people in mind.

Funk V
The artist's name or signature.

Yeah we attack with the style and the soul
The artist believes in using both passion and creativity in their activism.

and protect the process or peaceful protest
The artist believes in the importance of nonviolent protest and its role in creating change.

but we see
The artist is recognizing a problem that is not being addressed by those in power.

the status quo is murder and lies
The current political and social systems are harmful, dishonest, and in need of change.

Then it's up to people to set things right
The artist is emphasizing the role of everyday people in creating change and making things right.

it's gonna be a revolution.
The artist believes that society is on the brink of a revolution and change is imminent.

Rebels let me see you put your fists in the sky
A call for people to stand up and fight back against the ruling class.

Burn it all tonight, we'll set it all alight
A metaphor encouraging people to burn down the old system in order to create something new.

I got the soul of a poet
The artist sees themselves as both an artist and activist.

I got the mind of a fighter
The artist has a fierce and resolute mindset to create change.

And if there's one thing I know
The artist speaks with a sense of confidence and authority.

it's that politicians are liars
The artist sees politicians as untrustworthy and corrupt.

The lie about war
Politicians mislead about issues of war and peace.

they lie about peace
Politicians mislead about issues of war and peace.

they lie about oil in the middle east
Politicians inappropriately intervene in oil-producing countries for their own ends.

They tell lies about hell
Politicians use religion or fear-mongering to control the masses.

and lies about heaven
Politicians use religion or fear-mongering to control the masses.

You really think they told the truth about 9/11?
The artist questions the official narrative surrounding the events of 9/11.

The world is waking up
There is a growing awareness and recognition of the need for change.

to the writing on the wall
A metaphor for signs of impending collapse or revolution that are clear but ignored by those in power.

Let the light guide you
A call to embrace reason and intellect, to see the truth.

Listen to the soul inside you
A call to pay attention to one's inner voice or conscience.

Because the truth is in the writing on the wall
The truth is clear and evident, but often overlooked.

Did you read it?
A direct question to the audience, asking if they understand the signs of the times.

Revolution
A call to arms for people to come together and create change.

People let me see you put your fists in the sky
A call to action for people to unite and fight back against oppressive power structures.

A tyrant is gonna die tonight
A metaphorical call for the downfall of oppressive or tyrannical rulers in favor of something new.

The time has come
A sense of urgency that the time for action is now.

Tyrannicide
The killing of a tyrant or oppressive regime.