Break the Silence
McQueen Lyrics


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.It's all so tasteful, so they tell us to mask the blame.
Who are we to question, what's been actioned in our name?
We're so elated, we're all open to your change.
Then we see the violence, on our TVs too late.
So save some face and GO!!

We're all disgusted, we're all sickened; still you smile.
But we're forgetting, we have the power to reconcile.
Yeah get the fuck out!

GO!
BREAK THE SILENCE!!

This is our obligation, as promises are broken.
The blood is on your hands too;
Why don't you speak the fuck up?





GO!
BREAK THE SILENCE!!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to McQueen's song Break the Silence are a commentary on the power dynamic between authority figures and the people they represent. The first two lines suggest that those in power often try to deflect blame and make it seem as though they are not responsible for their actions. The people are then asked to accept this without question, although the reality of what is happening may not become clear until it is too late. The line "So save some face and GO!!" suggests that the singer has had enough, and is calling on those in power to step down and take responsibility for their actions.


The second verse continues with the theme of power and responsibility. The singer is disgusted and sickened by what they see happening, but those in power continue to smile and act as though everything is fine. However, the singer reminds us that we have the power to reconcile and make a change. The repetition of "GO!" and "BREAK THE SILENCE!!" is a call to action, urging us to speak up and stand up to those in power when they are not doing what is right.


Overall, the lyrics to Break the Silence are a powerful commentary on the relationship between power and responsibility, and the importance of speaking up and taking action when those in power are not doing what is right.


Line by Line Meaning

It's all so tasteful, so they tell us to mask the blame.
We're being told to cover up the actions of those in power, even if they are wrong and immoral.


Who are we to question, what's been actioned in our name?
We are being made to feel powerless to challenge the decisions made on our behalf by those we've entrusted with power.


We're so elated, we're all open to your change.
We are hopeful and eager for change that will improve our lives and society.


Then we see the violence, on our TVs too late.
Despite our hopeful outlook, we're often left to witness violence and oppression unfold through media outlets, often too late to do anything about it.


So save some face and GO!!
Those in power need to own up to their mistakes and leave immediately.


We're all disgusted, we're all sickened; still you smile.
We are collectively outraged and disheartened by the actions of those in power even as they display a confident and happy demeanor.


But we're forgetting, we have the power to reconcile.
It's easy to forget the power we possess and the actions we can take to change things for the better.


Yeah get the fuck out!
It's time for those in power to leave and let others take charge.


This is our obligation, as promises are broken.
It is our responsibility to hold those in power accountable when they fail to fulfill their promises and obligations to society.


The blood is on your hands too; Why don't you speak the fuck up?
Those in power are complicit in the violence and wrongdoing that they allow to continue and they need to speak out against it.


GO!
It's time to take action and make things right.


BREAK THE SILENCE!!
Speak up and take action against corruption and wrongdoing.




Writer(s): HAYLEE DEE WESTENRA, MARCELLA LEVY, ANDREW GEORGE DUNCAN

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