Utopia
L.O.D Lyrics

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Angela, hands above your head
do you hear me now, they are wishing you dead
Emotions stirring up, rumour has it you've got special powers
The firing's waiting now, Oh, they don't think that you've kept you vows

So Run for you life
if I were you I wouldn't stay another night
Run for your life

I'll pray to the Lord to make sure you'll be alright

Angela, you stand out from the crowd
You're no stranger now, you looked up when they ask you to look down
Listen up, no one can save you but yourself right now
It's time to run or take a bow
The system's gonna take you down, the system is gonna break you now
The system's gonna break you down
The system's gonna eat you alive so..

So Run for you life
if I were you I wouldn't stay another night
Run for your life
I'll pray to the Lord to make sure you'll be alright

Run for your life, time is running out now
You're dangerous when you don't want to bow

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to L.O.D's song "Utopia" narrate the story of a woman named Angela who is being persecuted by an oppressive system that wishes her dead because of her "special powers." The song begins with the singer telling Angela to run for her life, as the fate awaiting her is not a good one. Her emotions are stirring up, and rumors about her abilities have made her a target. Angela is no stranger to standing out from the crowd and going against the system. The singer tells her that no one can save her but herself and it is time for her to either run or take a bow.

The lyrics are a call to action for anyone who is being persecuted or oppressed by systems that seek to silence or harm them. The singer encourages Angela to save herself and seek safety from those who wish her harm. The lyrics also emphasize how important it is to stand up for oneself and not bow down to oppression. The song is a reminder that it is only through personal empowerment and standing up for oneself that people can navigate oppressive systems and work towards a utopian society.

Line by Line Meaning

Angela, hands above your head
Addressing someone named Angela and telling them to put their hands above their head

do you hear me now, they are wishing you dead
Asking Angela if she can hear that there are people who want her dead

Emotions stirring up, rumour has it you've got special powers
Suggesting that Angela is causing strong emotions and there are rumors that she possesses special abilities

The firing's waiting now, Oh, they don't think that you've kept you vows
Implying that the punishment, possibly execution, is approaching because they don't think Angela kept her promises

So Run for you life
Advising Angela to run for her life

if I were you I wouldn't stay another night
Encouraging Angela to not stay another night as it may be dangerous

I'll pray to the Lord to make sure you'll be alright
Promising to pray for Angela's safety

You're no stranger now, you looked up when they ask you to look down
Pointing out that Angela is now well-known as she has refused to submit to those in power

Listen up, no one can save you but yourself right now
Urging Angela to listen and understand that only she can save herself at this moment

It's time to run or take a bow
Stating that Angela must either flee or face her punishment with bravery

The system's gonna take you down, the system is gonna break you now
Warning Angela that the system is going to bring her down and destroy her

The system's gonna break you down
Reiterating that the system will destroy Angela

The system's gonna eat you alive so..
Saying that the system will consume Angela entirely

Run for your life, time is running out now
Reminding Angela to quickly run for safety as time is running out

You're dangerous when you don't want to bow
Implying that Angela is seen as a threat because she does not submit to authority

Lyrics © CONCORD MUSIC PUBLISHING LLC, O/B/O CAPASSO
Written by: DAVID HUSSER, KARIN PARK, NICOLAS UHLEN, STEPHANE AZAM

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