Murder
Happy Rhodes Lyrics

I believe that we are good
The singer thinks that people are inherently good.

In my heart
This belief is rooted in the singer's emotions and values.

There's no evil
The singer does not see evil or malice in people.

So tell me why
This question is directed towards why bad things still happen.

Torture is alive and well
Despite the belief in people's inherent goodness, torture still exists in the world.

And death is all too common
Death is a frequent occurrence, suggesting that the world is not completely good.

In our worlds
This references the fact that this issue affects everyone.

At the hands of human
Human actions are responsible for causing torture and death.

Need to find the key
The artist feels that there is a solution or answer to this problem.

I think I need to find the key
The artist is unsure of what the solution is, but feels the need to search for it.

I think I need to know the word
The singer feels that there is a specific concept or idea they need to discover.

I think I need to find it
The artist is actively searching for the solution to the problem.

And open up my mind to the truth
The singer acknowledges that their current understanding may be incomplete, and they need to learn more.

You cannot defy their will
The singer recognizes that there are people in power who control the situation.

But I'd rather die than kill
The singer is against violence and would rather suffer than harm others.

Who is this god of hate?
The artist questions the origins of hate and malice in people.

Where does this malice originate?
The artist wants to know what causes people to act violently towards others.

What intruder is causing
The singer sees violence as an unwelcome influence, almost like an intruder.

The twist of a gentle heart?
The singer sees violence as a corruption of what should be a kind and gentle nature.

The ability to harm life
The artist highlights the power that people have to cause harm or death.

Oh is it viral
The artist ponders whether violence is like a disease that can spread between people.

Or is it just us?
Alternatively, the artist wonders if violence is simply a part of human nature.

But the biggest shock to me
The singer is surprised by the apathy towards violence and death that they witness.

Is always the apathy
The artist sees that sometimes people do not care about the harm caused to others.

The woman just stared
This is an example of someone exhibiting apathy and not reacting to a dying cat.

While the cat lay dying
This is a specific instance of harm that the singer witnessed.