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Life Crisis Lyrics

The lyrics to Life Crisis's song "Slave" express a deep sense of frustration and anger with the societal systems that we are supposed to uphold as the epitome of freedom and democracy. The first two lines, "Kick me in the teeth/ You call it freedom?" speak to the idea that being oppressed and held down by those in power is not freedom at all. In fact, it is the opposite of freedom. The next line, "Work like a slave/ Call it democracy," further drills this point home. For many people, democracy has become synonymous with capitalism, and capitalism relies on a large, underpaid labor force to operate.

The writer then questions how much more they have to pay before they see any real benefits from the so-called systems of democracy and freedom. The line "You say you'd fuckin' fight for me" could be directed at politicians or other individuals in power who claim to be working for the greater good but haven't delivered on that promise. The writer then expresses the fact that they can barely afford to live, despite being in a country that is considered to be a wealthy one. This is the reality for many people who live in America and have to choose between paying for basic necessities like food and rent or going without.

The final lines "Fuck your freedom/Not foolin' anyone/ Fuck democracy/Not foolin' me" represent a turning point in the writer's journey. They have grown tired of false promises and platitudes, and are calling for real change. They refuse to be fooled by the myth of American freedom and are ready to fight for something better.