There are three artists with the name Internal Affairs.

1. Intense, … Read Full Bio ↴There are three artists with the name Internal Affairs.

1. Intense, blistering fast Straight Edge Hardcore. Members of Terror, Snakes Eyes, Carry On. IA is out to show you what true Hardcore isn't about. No talent, just time wasted, just the same old hardcore.

2. Early 90's production alias of Goldie and 4hero.

3. A Calgary, Alberta hip-hop collective/group, who have released two albums: The Lost Scriptures (2000) and Sweet Home Babylon (2003). From the ashes of Internal Affairs, grew LuciDream

Casualty of the Core
Internal Affairs Lyrics

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Nothing was done deliberately to you,
running like a bitch to get your crew.
Crying in the pit when you get hit.
You dish it out, but you can't take it.
you can't take it.
You can't take it
One on one is the way it's done.
Of course, losing a fight is never fun.

Stand tall with your integrity,
you might lose but you'll have your dignity.
You can't take it.
You can't take it
Casualty of the core,
getting hit more and more.

Stop your whining
no more fucking crying.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Internal Affairs's song Casualty Of The Core speak to the idea of taking responsibility for one's actions and accepting the consequences that come with them. The opening line, "Nothing was done deliberately to you," suggests that the singer is being held accountable for something they made needlessly worse by their own actions. The next line, "Running like a bitch to get your crew," implies that the singer is avoiding responsibility by turning to their friends for support. The third and fourth lines, "Crying in the pit when you get hit. You dish it out, but you can't take it," make it clear that the singer has a history of aggression but cannot cope with receiving it themselves.

The next lines, "One on one is the way it's done. Of course, losing a fight is never fun," suggest that the singer may be used to bullying or fighting larger groups of people. However, the following line, "Stand tall with your integrity, you might lose but you'll have your dignity," encourages the singer to take responsibility for their actions, even if they lose the fight. The repetition of the phrase "you can't take it" reinforces this point - that the singer may dish out aggression but cannot handle it when it is directed back at them. The final lines, "Casualty of the core, getting hit more and more. Stop your whining, no more fucking crying," highlight the idea that if the singer continues to avoid responsibility, they will only continue to suffer the consequences of their actions.

Line by Line Meaning

Nothing was done deliberately to you,
We did not intentionally harm you in any way,

running like a bitch to get your crew.
You panicked and sought the help of others,

Crying in the pit when you get hit.
You shed tears when you face the consequences of your actions,

You dish it out, but you can't take it.
You criticize others, but cannot handle critique yourself,

you can't take it.
You are not strong enough to bear the burden,

You can't take it
Repeated for emphasis,

One on one is the way it's done.
Personal challenges should be faced directly and without interference,

Of course, losing a fight is never fun.
Defeat is never enjoyable, but it's a part of life,

Stand tall with your integrity,
Maintain your moral and ethical convictions,

you might lose but you'll have your dignity.
Even in the face of loss, dignity and honor can be preserved,

You can't take it.
You are not strong enough to bear the burden, despite your criticism of others,