Parade
Get Scared Lyrics


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(Yeah)
(Come on)

Like a parade we march ourselves in one by one
Like the infection, that bleeds out inside of us
Locked in a cage but you can take the beast
We've gotten sick of structure
Call the doctor for us...
Somebody get me out
Before I burn this bitch down

Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you
Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back (yeah)
Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you
Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back
I’m gonna let this bitch burn

I'm not a slave, I won't be guided to a grave in
A masquerade, you'll hide your face
You got it out for me
Like strangers in the night
Holding close their sharpened knives
I've had it, it's dramatic so I'm running away...
Somebody get me out
Before I burn this bitch down

Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you
Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back (yeah)
Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you
Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back
I’m gonna let this bitch burn

Someone drag me from this nightmare
I can barely stand it
Somebody get me out
Before I burn this, burn this, burn this down

Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you
Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back (yeah)
Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you
Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back (yeah)

Before the sun returns
I'm gonna let it burn
Before the sun returns
I'm gonna let this bitch burn




Before the sun returns
I'm gonna let this bitch burn

Overall Meaning

In "Parade", Get Scared uses strong imagery to describe feeling trapped and controlled by societal norms and expectations. The lyrics compare the experience to a parade or an infectious disease, where individuals feel like they must conform and follow others in order to be accepted. The line "Locked in a cage but you can take the beast" suggests that there is a desire to break free from these constraints, but it is difficult to do so. There is a sense of frustration and desperation conveyed in the lyrics, as the singer calls for someone to help them before they resort to extreme measures such as burning everything down.


The chorus of the song offers a glimmer of hope, as the singer promises to "save you" and "bring you back" tonight. There is an underlying sense of rebellion and defiance throughout the song, as the singer refuses to be a "slave" and is willing to let everything burn down in order to escape. The use of the word "bitch" in the lyrics adds to the edginess of the song and reinforces the idea that the singer is fed up with being controlled by others.


Overall, "Parade" is a powerful anthem for those who feel stuck and suffocated by societal expectations. It encourages listeners to break free from the constraints of conformity and embrace their true selves, even if it means going against the norm.


Line by Line Meaning

Like a parade we march ourselves in one by one
We follow the structure and expectations set for us, like soldiers marching in formation.


Like the infection, that bleeds out inside of us
Our discontent and unhappiness fuels and spreads within us, like a disease.


Locked in a cage but you can take the beast
Despite feeling trapped and confined, there is still potential for us to break free and fight back against our oppressors.


We've gotten sick of structure
We are tired of the rigid systems that govern our lives and want to rebel against them.


Call the doctor for us...
We are so overwhelmed and emotionally drained that we need someone else to intervene and help us.


Somebody get me out Before I burn this bitch down
We are reaching our breaking point and can't handle the situation we're in anymore. We want a way out before we destroy everything.


Tonight, tonight you know i’ll save you Tonight, tonight i’ll bring you back (yeah)
We are determined to fight for ourselves and others who are also trapped, and we want to bring them to salvation.


I’m gonna let this bitch burn
We're not just going to escape, we're going to take down the system completely.


I'm not a slave, I won't be guided to a grave in
We refuse to be controlled and forced down a path that leads to our demise.


A masquerade, you'll hide your face
The people in power pretend to be something they're not, and they try to cover up their true intentions.


You got it out for me
The people in power are actively working against us.


Like strangers in the night Holding close their sharpened knives
We feel threatened and unsafe around those who are supposed to protect us, as they hide their true intentions.


I've had it, it's dramatic so I'm running away...
We're fed up with the drama and chaos of the situation, and we want to escape and start fresh.


Someone drag me from this nightmare I can barely stand it
We are struggling to cope and need someone else to step in and help us.


Before the sun returns I'm gonna let it burn
We want to destroy the system before it has a chance to continue on and cause more harm.


Before the sun returns I'm gonna let this bitch burn
We're not just going to let things be destroyed naturally, we're going to take action and burn it all down.




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