Open Season
Headstrong Lyrics

Would you expect any less from the people at the top?
Do not be surprised by the actions of those in positions of power.

For the beats, beats that go with losing any war, Taking lives in their hands, stringing all the losers up. While the winners write the history books defeated die poor
In war, the victors dictate the course of events, leaving the defeated to suffer and die while they rewrite history in their favor.

More bereft of life than an old jackson pollack painting Cold and alone, dead and disintegrating, Before the hail of bullets there is silence, the pow I can get with this and I can see it all now
The horror of war leaves those who experience it feeling empty and broken, with a sense of impending doom before the violence even begins.

It's not funny 'cause when you think you're on the a-tip you slip It must be this fucking dark winter weather, I torture myself too much anyway It's like when I'm feeling happy then I'm jealous of me You said you didn't like my voice so I kept my jaw steeled Well, people say I hold out like a holden caulfield Fat mama cass it was hip automatically It's too much I shook my head spa-spa-spazmatically
The artist struggles with their own insecurities and self-doubt, while also facing external criticism and pressure to conform to societal norms.

I erase the lines that you mend, "I've done it before", I said, "I'll do it again" I erase the lines that you mend, "I've done it before", I said, "I'll do it again, do it again"
The artist rejects the attempted control or influence of others, determined to do things their own way.

Don't point that thing at me unless you want to use it Bark out abuses to the weakest at the back of the line It's open season on the meek and the useless
Those in positions of power are quick to abuse and exploit those who are vulnerable and powerless.

but now you're staring out the t.v. with a smile on your face Squint, think and squeeze when you can see me and the whites of my eyes Predicting armageddon all over the place And we're really sorry for all the mistakes we made But now even if you could eat your own words you'd start a hunger strike It's easy to control us if you keep us all afraid Kick sand up in my face like I'm a wheel guard on your dirt bike The sicker the quicker, thicker, the fatter watch 'em all scatter But here's the kicker, it doesn't matter I've got my tongue in my cheek so far it makes me mute Heaven is a joke and hell is a lie, pay attention son 'cause these are words to live by Now watch me kick in the teeth of the track like my mind was a steel toe boot
The media and those in power use fear and intimidation to control the masses, while the singer remains skeptical of religious beliefs and speaks out against injustice.

the undeniable is all about consumption
Society places great emphasis on consuming goods and material possessions, which leads to a culture of excess and waste.

and anyone around and all the people in the street The indescribable is up for discussion They're pointing fingers and they're whispering discreetly "who is that man? what's he done for his homeland?" They all can see him, they know where he's going He knows their hopes will fade without the strength of his hand He feels so damn obvious that he must be glowing He is ready for his sneak attack, he's gonna go do this shit and not look back "I have the answers for the questions y'all been asking me, I will relieve you of the burden of your six figure apathy, I am the dynamite, I am the glue, I never underestimate the enemy that's what you do I never underestimate the enemy that's what you do I never underestimate the enemy that's what you do
Society is quick to judge and question those who are different, but the artist is confident in their ability to make a difference and lead the way towards change.

it's open season 'cause it's good, good, good.
The exploitation and mistreatment of the vulnerable and powerless is considered acceptable or even desirable in the eyes of those in power.

Bark out abuses to the weakest at the back of the line Don't point that thing at me unless you want to use it It's open season on the meek and the useless Squint, think and squeeze when you can see me and the whites of my eyes
Those who are vulnerable and powerless are treated with cruelty and violence, while those in power continue to abuse their position for personal gain.