Man Against Man
Ignite / X-acto Lyrics


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Pigment a simple color of skin
No definition of where I fit in
Blind hatred
Just a matter of pride
Presevation of the demon inside of you
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
The evil inside
Taken to a frightful extreme
Blame them for the misfortune they've seen
Not perfect
He's only less than a man
Not worthy
To walk on this land as you
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man
The evil inside of you
You're guilty for having poison in hand
Separation for those who don't understand
We're a species only one form alive
There's no black or white just you
Man agaisnt man
Man agaisnt man




Man agaisnt man
Evil inside of you...

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Man Against Man" by Ignite / X-acto explore themes of prejudice, discrimination, and hatred that exist between individuals of different backgrounds or cultures. The opening line, "Pigment a simple color of skin," refers to the way people are judged based solely on their skin color, without any regard for their individuality or personality. The singer then goes on to express that he does not fit into any predetermined category or stereotype based on his race or ethnicity, expressing the sense of alienation he feels.


The next section of the song describes how blind hatred and pride can lead to the preservation of the "demon" inside a person, referring to the negative emotions or beliefs that fuel discrimination and prejudice. The repeated refrain of "Man against man" underscores the central theme of the song as it reinforces the idea that individuals are often pitted against each other, instead of working together to build a better society.


The last verse of the song speaks to the idea that divisions between people are often arbitrary and pointless. The line "There's no black or white just you" suggests that individuals should be judged based on their own merit and character, rather than being defined by arbitrary racial or cultural categories.


Line by Line Meaning

Pigment a simple color of skin
The color of our skin is simply a characteristic, it does not define our worth or place in society.


No definition of where I fit in
Society's labels and categories cannot fully encompass who we are as individuals.


Blind hatred
Hatred towards others based solely on their external characteristics is irrational and harmful.


Just a matter of pride
Hatred is often fueled by a misplaced sense of superiority or pride.


Presevation of the demon inside of you
Hatred can take root within us like a demon, and it is up to us to consciously choose to let it go.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


The evil inside
Hatred can be seen as a kind of evil or darkness that can consume us if we let it.


Taken to a frightful extreme
When hatred is allowed to fester and grow in our hearts, it can lead to violence and other extreme behaviors.


Blame them for the misfortune they've seen
Rather than taking responsibility for our own problems, it is all too easy to blame others who are different from us.


Not perfect
No one is perfect, and it is unfair to judge or mistreat someone based on their imperfections or differences.


He's only less than a man
When we use our differences as an excuse to treat others poorly, we are only showing our own weakness and insecurity.


Not worthy
No one deserves to be treated as if they are less worthy or valuable than someone else simply because of their differences.


To walk on this land as you
We all have the right to exist and move through the world as equals, regardless of our skin color, ethnicity, or any other external characteristic.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


The evil inside of you
Hatred can be seen as a kind of evil or darkness that can consume us if we let it.


You're guilty for having poison in hand
When we choose to hate, we are holding onto a poisonous mindset that can harm ourselves and others.


Separation for those who don't understand
Hate often creates divisions between people who might otherwise come to understand and appreciate one another's differences.


We're a species only one form alive
As human beings, we share a common humanity that is more important than our differences in appearance or culture.


There's no black or white just you
Beyond the external characteristics that often divide us, we are all unique individuals with our own stories and worth.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Man agaisnt man
When we focus on our differences instead of our similarities, we create unnecessary conflicts and divisions.


Evil inside of you...
Hatred can be seen as a kind of evil or darkness that can consume us if we let it.




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