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Sadness Is Rebellion
Lebanon Hanover Lyrics
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IT CAN'T GO ON LIKE THAT
IT WILL ALL END
CONTENTMENT TO BE IN NATURE
AND KINDNESS IS STILL SO HARD TO FIND
SADNESS IS REBELLION
AND SELF HATE ONLY RESPECT
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BUT THERE'S NOT ENOUGH OF THEM
THOSE GRAVES ARE SUCH A TEMPTATION
IF WE DON'T PRESS REWIND IT WILL ALL END
YOU SAY POPULAR MUSIC IS CONTAMINATION
IT WON'T STOP IF THE PUBLIC IS TOO BLIND
SENSITIVITY ALMOST A SENSATION
IN A WORLD OF CRUEL AND SIMPLE MINDS
MAY TEARDROPS BE OUR REVOLUTION
IN CONFUSION WE WILL CONNECT
THERE IS WAVES OF RESISTANCE
I CAN FEEL THEM BUT I NEVER HEAR OF THEM
THERE IS WAVES OF RESISTANCE
THE CRITICAL MINDS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH OF THEM
The lyrics of Sadness Is Rebellion by Lebanon Hanover are a commentary on the state of society and the difficulties of finding contentment and kindness amidst negativity and resistance. The opening line "You say nostalgia is negation" suggests a rejection of looking back and romanticizing the past, as it prevents progress and moving forward. The lyrics go on to express a struggle with finding kindness in a world that can often feel cruel and judgmental, yet the singer sees sadness as an act of rebellion against this negativity. Similarly, the line "self-hate only respect" suggests that embracing one's flaws and insecurities can be a form of pushing back against societal pressure to be perfect or conform.
The second half of the song touches on the idea of resistance and revolution, with the singer acknowledging a "wave of resistance" that exists somewhere out there, but laments that there are not enough people rallying around it. The idea of pressing rewind, or taking a step back to examine and learn from the past, seems to be a theme that runs throughout the song. The lyrics touch on the idea of popular music being contaminating and suggest that sensitivity could be a form of revolutionary action. The lines "may teardrops be our revolution, in confusion we will connect" speak to the idea that expressing emotion and vulnerability can be a powerful force for change.
Overall, the lyrics of Sadness Is Rebellion are poignant and thought-provoking, a call to arms for those who feel marginalized or oppressed by society.
Line by Line Meaning
YOU SAY NOSTALGIA IS NEGATION
You believe that longing for the past is a form of denial.
IT CAN'T GO ON LIKE THAT
According to you, this cannot continue.
IT WILL ALL END
Everything has an expiration date.
CONTENTMENT TO BE IN NATURE
Finding peace in nature is desirable.
AND KINDNESS IS STILL SO HARD TO FIND
In this world, it is difficult to come across compassion.
SADNESS IS REBELLION
Being unhappy is a form of protest.
AND SELF HATE ONLY RESPECT
You only value self-loathing.
THERE IS WAVES OF RESISTANCE
Occasionally, there are protests against the status quo.
SOMEWHERE OUT THERE BUT THERE'S NOT ENOUGH OF THEM
While such movements exist, they are not plentiful.
THOSE GRAVES ARE SUCH A TEMPTATION
Death seems like an attractive alternative.
IF WE DON'T PRESS REWIND IT WILL ALL END
The only way to halt our destruction is to rewind.
YOU SAY POPULAR MUSIC IS CONTAMINATION
You believe that mainstream music is toxic.
IT WON'T STOP IF THE PUBLIC IS TOO BLIND
As long as the general public remains ignorant, the situation won't improve.
SENSITIVITY ALMOST A SENSATION
The ability to be emotionally vulnerable is rare.
IN A WORLD OF CRUEL AND SIMPLE MINDS
In a society filled with unkind and simple individuals.
MAY TEARDROPS BE OUR REVOLUTION
Perhaps shedding tears should be our means of revolt.
IN CONFUSION WE WILL CONNECT
Our shared confusion can help us unite.
THERE IS WAVES OF RESISTANCE
Again, there are pockets of resistance.
I CAN FEEL THEM BUT I NEVER HEAR OF THEM
These movements may not make headlines, but they are felt.
THE CRITICAL MINDS THERE IS NOT ENOUGH OF THEM
The number of critical thinkers is scarce.
Contributed by Ellie W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.