Ett steg utanför
Kultiration Lyrics

The song "Ett steg utanför" by Kultiration speaks about the struggles of walking a long path, where the road appears difficult to pass. The lyrics questions the individual's determination of walking this path, as they ask if they have it in them to hold up the shield and protect themselves while facing the challenges that come their way. The song talks about how one can feel separated from others, even though surrounded by people, and how the present society conditions us to pick up weapons to grade ourselves.

The song also speaks about the intensity of oppression, which forces the individual outside of the norm to question their senses and existence. The lyrics mention the destruction of nature and how this impacts the world around. The line "här ute kan inget gro, kyla täcker nu marken" refers to the damage that humans have caused to nature, where the coldness replaces the warmth that is meant to nurture growth.

The lyrics question the unity behind the crowd, as it highlights that even though one may be surrounded by people, they may still feel disconnected and lost, in the midst of what is happening around. The song concludes with the line "någonstans mellan liv och död," which refers to the in-between space that one occupies, when trying to navigate their way through life.