Chance
L.F.N.T Lyrics


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Sacred Myth
So I woke up, I remembered something
But I wasn't sure what it was
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Overall Meaning

The song "Chance" by L.F.N.T is a powerful protest against police brutality, systemic racism, and lack of justice for the oppressed, particularly black Americans. The opening lines of the song set a somber tone, as the singer suggests that "peace" is often used as a euphemism for "death." The lyrics then take a provocative turn, as the singer asserts, "It's our turn to give violence a chance!" This statement is not a call for violence, but rather a critique of the violence already being perpetrated on marginalized communities by those in power.


The song goes on to criticize law enforcement, the justice system, and the media for their complicity in perpetuating racism and violence. The lines "Killer cops aren't crooked/Soldiers for bastards, they do as they're told" point out that those who commit violence are often protected by those in power. The line "The investigation is a fucking con" suggests that investigations into police shootings and other incidents of violence are often biased or incomplete. The singer asserts that "Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law" and that even the innocent victims of police brutality are often disregarded and dehumanized.


The chorus of the song - "Fuck the peace keeping fuck the calm/The investigation is a fucking con/Beneath the gun, hope is gone/Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law" - is a powerful condemnation of the status quo. The use of profanity is intentional, as it reflects anger and frustration at the lack of progress in achieving justice and equality for black Americans. The final lines of the song challenge the current power structure and call for a new kind of leadership to emerge: "Anti-racist doesn't mean non-racist/Justice is a joke, a trap, a fucking farce/Your calls for peace are ignorant and basic/Self-appointed community leaders/Who put you in charge?"


Overall, "Chance" is a powerful protest song that challenges listeners to confront the realities of racism and violence in America. It is a call to action, a demand for change, and a reminder that progress is only possible when we confront and challenge the status quo.


Line by Line Meaning

When peace is just another word for death
The absence of violence and conflict is often equated with death, and therefore we should embrace violent actions.


It's our turn to give violence a chance!
It's time for us to be aggressive and use violence to further our cause.


Killer cops aren't crooked
Police officers who kill people are not corrupt, rather they are encouraged and protected by the system.


Soldiers for bastards, they do as they're told
Military personnel serve the interests of powerful individuals, without questioning their motives or actions.


The courts aren't corrupt
The justice system is not simply flawed, it is intentionally designed to support those in power and maintain their control.


Malicious, violent, they maintain control
The ruling class uses force and violence to keep those below them in check and maintain their power.


Fuck the peace keeping fuck the calm
Efforts to maintain peace are not worth pursuing, and we should instead focus on aggressive and violent actions.


The investigation is a fucking con
Attempts to investigate and hold those in power accountable are merely a show, with no real intention to deliver justice.


The truth is known beneath the gun
The most honest and clear expression of power and control comes from using force and violence.


Black lives don't matter in the eyes of the law
People of color are not valued or protected under the current system of laws and justice.


Dead kids mean nothing to them
Those in power do not value the loss of innocent lives, particularly those of children.


Left to rot in the street
People who are discarded and overlooked by the system are left to suffer in dangerous and harmful environments.


Afforded rights when convenient
Individuals in power allow marginalized groups to have rights and freedoms only when it serves their own interests.


To protect the elite
The system of laws and justice exists primarily to maintain the power and wealth of those who already hold it.


Beneath the gun, hope is gone
The use of force and violence extinguishes any hope for change or progress towards a better future.


Anti-racist doesn't mean non-racist
Simply opposing racism is not enough to dismantle the systemic issues that uphold it. Active and intentional efforts to dismantle those systems are necessary.


Justice is a joke, a trap, a fucking farce
The notion of justice is a cruel and deceitful illusion that is used to maintain power and control over marginalized groups.


Your calls for peace are ignorant and basic
Efforts to promote peace and non-violence are misplaced and fail to recognize the true nature of power dynamics and systemic oppression.


Self-appointed community leaders
People who claim to speak for and represent marginalized communities without engaging with those communities or their needs.


Who put you in charge?
The idea that one person can claim to speak for an entire community or group is misguided, and ignores the diversity and complexity of those communities.




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Written by: Gabriel Ferreiro

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