The Truth
HEDp.e. Lyrics
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Tell the children the motherfuckin' truth! [Repeat x2]
Your pussy band sounds just like shit
You're not punk rock
You're more like a punk trick
You corporate motherfuckers all suck a dick
I'm an anti-motherfuckin' social independent
Fuck the life
I don't want a thing
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
Fuck the world
You're a lost consumer
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
You sold your time, your soul to Cosmo
In love with a name tag
How bout this toe tag
You got raped by the fags on TV
And the TV got raped by the FCC
Fuck the life
I don't want a thing
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
Fuck the world
You're a lost consumer
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
I can't fuckin' stand you fuckin' pigs
How do you bite the hand that feeds?
How can I walk away?
How do you bite the hand that feeds?
How can I walk away with this?
How do you bite the hand that feeds?
How can I walk away?
How do you bite the hand that feeds?
I can't let them get away with this!
No I'm not just a nigga
I'm a punk rock nigga
So you know I got nothin to lose
I'd rather pull the trigga
And take away my own life
Before I hand it over to you
I can do it
Fuck the life
I don't want a thing
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
Fuck the world
You're a lost consumer
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
No! I can't live like that! [Repeat x2])
No way! I can't live like that!
I can do it!
I can do it!
You are not what you own! [Repeat x4]
The song "The Truth" by HEDp.e. is a strong statement against the music industry and consumer culture. The repeated call to "Tell the children the truth!" is an imperative command demanding that the next generation be informed of the reality of this world. The lyrics critique the commercialization of punk rock music, as the singer denounces another band for sounding "like shit" and being "more like a punk trick." The singer is against mainstream corporate culture and calls out those who sell their time and soul to companies like Cosmo. The line "you got raped by the fags on TV / And the TV got raped by the FCC" reveals the singer's view that the media is controlled by government censorship, where freedom of expression is limited to fit a certain narrative. The singer advocates for personal independence, refusing to conform to consumerism by refusing to buy and sell, mocking those who do and calling them "lost consumers."
The chorus "Fuck the life / I don't want a thing / You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig / Fuck the world / You're a lost consumer / You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig" is a strong statement against consumer culture, emphasizing that the singer is not interested in the material things in life and refuses to be a part of what he sees as a lost and misguided society. The singer advocates for personal power and control, claiming "I can do it" in the face of adversity. The repeated command to "Tell the children the truth!" emphasizes how important it is to speak out against the negativity of the world and to guide future generations towards a more authentic and honest way of life. The outro "You are not what you own" is a reminder that one's worth is not measured in possessions, echoing the singer's message of personal freedom and independence.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell the children the truth!
Encourage the children to seek the truth.
Tell the children the motherfuckin' truth! [Repeat x2]
Tell the children the blunt, honest, and true reality.
Your pussy band sounds just like shit
Your musical ensemble is terrible.
You're not punk rock
You are not genuine, rebellious, or independent.
You're more like a punk trick
You are merely trying to be rebellious.
You corporate motherfuckers all suck a dick
You businesspeople are terrible people.
I'm an anti-motherfuckin' social independent
I reject social norms and conventions.
Fuck the life
I hate life.
I don't want a thing
I do not covet material possessions.
You buy, you sell, you suck, you pig
You materialistic people are terrible.
Fuck the world
I hate the world.
You're a lost consumer
You are a mindless follower of consumerism.
You sold your time, your soul to Cosmo
You've become a slave to a superficial lifestyle.
In love with a name tag
You are more enamored with labels and image.
How bout this toe tag
You should rather be carrying a tag on your dead body.
You got raped by the fags on TV
You've been brainwashed by the media.
And the TV got raped by the FCC
The government has indirect control over the media.
I can't fuckin' stand you fuckin' pigs
I despise you selfish and greedy people.
How do you bite the hand that feeds?
Why would you rebel against the system that supports you?
How can I walk away?
How do I break free from this pervasive culture?
I can't let them get away with this!
I refuse to acquiesce to their unfair practices.
No I'm not just a nigga
I will not be defined by my race.
I'm a punk rock nigga
I am an independent and rebellious person.
So you know I got nothin to lose
I have nothing to lose in this fight.
I'd rather pull the trigga
I'd rather choose death than be enslaved by society.
And take away my own life
I am willing to commit suicide.
Before I hand it over to you
Before I surrender to your norms and ideals.
No! I can't live like that! [Repeat x2]
I refuse to live a superficial and meaningless life.
No way! I can't live like that!
I will not change my values for anyone.
You are not what you own! [Repeat x4]
Your identity is not defined by what you possess.
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