Don't Take Us For Fools
Graveyard Lyrics


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Distracting our minds,
make our life feel worthwile
Changing our ways
and make us feel less
Cause you are using your brains
and you're using our arms
Make us lose our sense in useless things
Money for reason, is not in your head
More isn't enough, just gaining wealth
We're calling you treason,
you make use feel ...
You think we're just glad, oh, having our health

Sometimes, we got to get up
and break down that system that's keeping us down

Play that god, that we all should serve
Your goal is our souls and it's tearing up holes
Why is there no-one, stopping your madness?
Try to get away, when we open our eyes

Sometimes, we got to get up
and break down that system that's keeping us down

Sometimes, we got to wake up
and realise that this isn't right

What makes you think that you have the right
To impoverish the sun that we all should share
Because the ones, who were the first
to put up fences and claim land for their own

Sometimes, we got to get up
and break down that system that's keeping us down

Sometimes, we got to get up
and realise that this isn't right

You take us for fools
but one thing you'll see
'Cause the way that you rule
is just tyranny

You take us for fools

All the .. that you lost
Civilisation ends
The bastard's creed
it's just tyranny
Just rise and say no




to the one ...
and take all the wealth

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Don't Take Us For Fools" by Graveyard are a commentary on the power dynamics that exist in society, particularly in the context of wealth and class. The song begins by discussing the ways in which those in power distract and manipulate the masses, using their physical labor and mental energy for their own gain. The cynical tone of the lyrics suggests a frustration with the way things are and a desire to break away from the existing power structure. The chorus emphasizes this desire for change, using repetition to drive home the message that it's time to wake up and realize that the current system is not working.


The second verse of the song calls out those in power for their greed and selfishness, explicitly accusing them of "tearing up holes" in people's lives in pursuit of their own goals. The singer advocates for collective action, encouraging listeners to reject the view that they are just passive recipients of the status quo. The final verse of the song further criticizes the way social hierarchies are constructed, suggesting that the current system is built on a false idea of ownership and entitlement that should be rejected.


Overall, the song is a call to arms for listeners to break free from the constraints of power dynamics and take control of their own lives. It champions the idea that ordinary people have the power to make a difference if they are willing to take action.


Line by Line Meaning

Distracting our minds,
Using cheap tricks to keep us engaged


make our life feel worthwile
So that we don't feel bored or unfulfilled


Changing our ways
Making us do things differently


and make us feel less
To lower our sense of self-worth


Cause you are using your brains
Exploiting our lack of knowledge


and you're using our arms
Taking advantage of our physical labor


Make us lose our sense in useless things
Distracting us from what is truly important, wasting our time


Money for reason, is not in your head
You care only about money, not about doing what is right


More isn't enough, just gaining wealth
You're never satisfied, always wanting more money


We're calling you treason,
We see your actions as betrayal


you make use feel ...
You make us feel powerless


You think we're just glad, oh, having our health
You underestimate our desire for a better life


Sometimes, we got to get up
We need to take action


and break down that system that's keeping us down
We need to dismantle the oppressive structure


Play that god, that we all should serve
You act as if you are above us, like a god


Your goal is our souls and it's tearing up holes
Your ulterior motive is to take control of our lives, creating division and destruction


Why is there no-one, stopping your madness?
We wonder why no one is stopping you from hurting us


Try to get away, when we open our eyes
We need to free ourselves from your influence


What makes you think that you have the right
You have no justification for your actions


To impoverish the sun that we all should share
To take away the resources that belong to everyone


Because the ones, who were the first
Because those who were the initial aggressors


to put up fences and claim land for their own
To take ownership of land that was previously shared by everyone


You take us for fools
You think we are stupid enough to fall for your lies


but one thing you'll see
You will soon realize


'Cause the way that you rule
The manner in which you govern


is just tyranny
Is oppressive and unjust


All the .. that you lost
All the privileges that you will lose


Civilisation ends
The downfall of the oppressive system


The bastard's creed
The oppressive value system


Just rise and say no
Take a stand and refuse to participate


to the one ...
To the oppressor holding you down


and take all the wealth
Take back what is rightfully yours




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