VOCALS - JAMES 'STIKMAN' ISMEAN
GUITARS - JOHNNY ANGER, JAY FURY & CHICO VIOLENCIA
BASS GUITAR - MIKE TERROR
DRUMS - CHRIS RAGE
Once Upon A Time
Fury Of Five Lyrics
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The youth of today are the dead of tomorrow
We forced their fate
Can't change their ways when their insides are so cold
We close our eyes
The blind lead the blind as their lead into sorrow
Now watch them die
The story begins as death takes one more soul
Once upon a time in the war zone
Broken hearts from broken homes
Grow up mad and all alone
On these souls the sun don't shine
Mental state ready to die
Bullet tag is now a game
Their toys kill that's how they play
Hate unloads the headlines read
Most won't live to see 18!
Dying young, dying fast
Statistics say our children will not last! 2x
Another mother cries in the war zone!
Raised in hell without no peers
Authless heazrts never show fear
Strapped with gats seeking revenge
Headlights flash spirits avenge
Living by unwritten laws
Ignorance will claim them all
In the hood walks the unblessed
Six foot deep is where they'll rest!
Dying young, dying fast
Statistics say our children will not last! 2x
Oh life takes us under, Younger and younger 4x
The lyrics of Fury Of Five's "Once Upon A Time" address the bleak reality of life in the "war zone," which can refer to the inner city or any other area where violence and poverty are prevalent. The song suggests that the youth of today are doomed to die young due to societal forces beyond their control. The first verse paints a picture of a world in which violence begets violence, with the older generation creating a cycle of hate that leads to the death of the young. The chorus reiterates this point, with the shocking statistic that most of these young people won't live to see the age of 18.
The second part of the song focuses on the specific experiences of those growing up in these environments. The lyrics suggest that these young people are "raised in hell without no peers," suggesting that they have no one to turn to for support or guidance. Instead, they turn to violence as a means of coping, playing games with bullets and seeking revenge against those who have wronged them. The song suggests that these young people are doomed to die young, with death coming for them sooner and sooner with each passing generation.
Overall, "Once Upon A Time" is a bleak but ultimately powerful reflection on the realities of life for many young people in America. The lyrics condemn a system that allows such violence and poverty to persist and suggest that, despite their best efforts, these young people are unlikely to escape the fate that has been laid out for them.
Line by Line Meaning
We made them hate
We instilled hatred in them.
The youth of today are the dead of tomorrow
Today's young generation has a high likelihood of dying early.
We forced their fate
We influenced their destiny.
Can't change their ways when their insides are so cold
Their emotional state doesn't allow for any changes.
We close our eyes
We ignore the situation.
The blind lead the blind as their lead into sorrow
The ignorant are guiding the ignorant towards unhappy circumstances.
Now watch them die
We witness their death.
The story begins as death takes one more soul
The cycle of death continues.
Once upon a time in the war zone
In a time of conflict and violence,
Broken hearts from broken homes
The youth from destroyed families,
Grow up mad and all alone
Develop anger and social isolation.
On these souls the sun don't shine
Their lives are grim, without any hope.
Mental state ready to die
They have suicidal tendencies.
Bullet tag is now a game
Playing with firearms has replaced their playtime.
Their toys kill, that's how they play
They have distorted views on play and violence.
Hate unloads the headlines read
Hate crimes are often reported in the news.
Most won't live to see 18!
The majority of them won't reach adulthood.
Another mother cries in the war zone!
The war zone has bereaved yet another mother.
Raised in hell without no peers
Brought up in a harsh environment, without any friends.
Authless heazrts never show fear
Their brave facade is influenced by their lack of authority.
Strapped with gats seeking revenge
Carrying guns, out to avenge perceived wrongdoings.
Headlights flash spirits avenge
Car chases, seeking retribution for their fallen comrades.
Living by unwritten laws
Breaking societal norms, following illicit codes.
Ignorance will claim them all
Their lack of knowledge will result in their downfall.
In the hood walks the unblessed
The unfortunate ones live in the ghetto.
Six foot deep is where they'll rest!
They'll die prematurely and be buried in a grave six feet underground.
Dying young, dying fast
Statistics say our children will not last!
Children are dying at a high rate, as per the statistics.
Oh life takes us under, Younger and younger
Life's difficulties and tragedies are weighing down on people from younger ages.
Contributed by Aubrey E. Suggest a correction in the comments below.