Pirates
Krux Lyrics
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We march in the streets of skulls to take back what ours
White thrash of the south
We shake the foundations of power with lead and with force
Burn the pillars of greed, let society fall
Rebel rousers, drunks and punks, and brave invaders
Storm the bastions with metal and rock'n'roll
The oceans of oppression, the killing hand
The black flag of vengeance rise over our land
Anarchy warning, a note from the underworld
The pirates of the heart are sailing to steal and destroy
Rebel rousers, drunks and punks, and brave invaders
The song "Pirates" by Krux begins with the idea of a group of rebels coming out of the sewers to reclaim what they believe is theirs. The lyrics suggest that these rebels are fed up with the greed and corruption of the society they live in and are willing to use force to shake the foundations of power. The use of the term "white thrash of the south" can be interpreted as a reference to the white working-class people who feel disenfranchised and neglected by the ruling class.
The lyrics then go on to describe how these rebels "plague the cities with fire" and are "in control." The music they use is described as "metal and rock'n'roll" and is used to "storm the bastions" of power. The overarching theme of the song seems to be one of rebellion against the status quo and the desire to create a new way of life. The idea is that the pirates of the heart are sailing to "steal and destroy," which can be seen as a metaphor for taking back power from those who have wronged them.
Line by Line Meaning
We come from the sewers to pirate this fat land this hour
We originate from the shadows to seize and take over this prosperous land during this very moment
We march in the streets of skulls to take back what ours
We parade through the roads of death to reclaim what rightfully belongs to us
White thrash of the south
We are the outcasts, the misfits, the rejected ones from the southern region
We shake the foundations of power with lead and with force
We disrupt and challenge the core of authority through the use of bullets and might
Burn the pillars of greed, let society fall
Destroy the mainstays of selfishness and allow civilization to crumble
Rebel rousers, drunks and punks, and brave invaders
We are the nonconformists, the alcoholics, the rebels, and the fearless intruders
We plague the cities with fire, we are in control
We besiege the urban areas with flames, we have the power
Storm the bastions with metal and rock'n'roll
Assault the fortresses with heavy music and rebellious energy
The oceans of oppression, the killing hand
The seas of tyranny, the deadly grip
The black flag of vengeance rise over our land
The symbol of revenge ascends over our territory
Anarchy warning, a note from the underworld
An alert of chaos, a message from the hidden world
The pirates of the heart are sailing to steal and destroy
The bandits of emotions are voyaging to rob and ruin
Rebel rousers, drunks and punks, and brave invaders
We are the troublemakers, the intoxicated, the rebels and the fearless trespassers
Contributed by Gavin R. Suggest a correction in the comments below.