Dystopia
Megadeth Lyrics


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What you don't know, the legend goes, can hurt you
If you only want to live and die in fear
They tell us to believe just half of what we see
And absolutely nothing that we hear

Resist the twised truth no matter what the cost
Supplant the rights with wrongs inside our heads
Outlawing all the questions to the answers
That no one likes when someone ends up dead

Dystopia
Dystopia
Dystopia
Dystopia

What you don't know, the legend goes, can't hurt you
If you only want to live and die in a cage
There's panic and there's chaos rampant in the streets
Where useless thoughts are peace are met with rage

Demoralized and overmastered people think
The quickest way to end a war is lose
Dictatorship ends starting with tyrannicide
You must destroy the cancer at its root

Dystopia
Dystopia




Dystopia
Dystopia

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Dystopia" by Megadeth explore the disturbing idea of a future world where freedom, truth, and individuality have been replaced by fear, lies, and oppression. The first verse warns that ignorance can be dangerous, especially if people choose to be blind to the reality of their surroundings. The line "They tell us to believe just half of what we see, and absolutely nothing that we hear" implies that the media and the authorities are not to be trusted, and that critical thinking is essential to avoid falling prey to their propaganda. The chorus repeats the title, which refers to a dystopian society, a place where everything has become the opposite of what it should be, an Orwellian nightmare of control and despair.


The second verse focuses on the idea that people have been brainwashed and intimidated to the point of accepting their own enslavement. The line "If you only want to live and die in a cage" suggests that some people might prefer to remain passive and submissive rather than risk rebellion or revolt. However, such a state of affairs can only lead to violence, as people become frustrated and angry with their lot. The next two lines "Where useless thoughts and prayers are met with rage" seems to criticize the idea of assuming that things will get better by passively hoping for a divine intervention or a miraculous change of heart from those in power. The final lines offer a solution, albeit a violent and radical one: "Dictatorship ends starting with tyrannicide, you must destroy the cancer at its root". The word "tyrannicide" refers to the act of killing a tyrant or overthrowing a repressive regime, which implies that the only way to break free from dystopia is by using force and violence against those who impose it.


Line by Line Meaning

What you don't know, the legend goes, can hurt you
Being ignorant of the truth can put you in harm's way


If you only want to live and die in fear
Being afraid to pursue knowledge will keep you trapped in a cycle of fear and ignorance


They tell us to believe just half of what we see
We are constantly bombarded with misinformation, and must be discerning in what we believe


And absolutely nothing that we hear
We shouldn't trust everything we hear, as it may be deliberately misleading


Resist the twisted truth no matter what the cost
We must stand firm in pursuing the truth, even if it comes at a personal cost


Supplant the rights with wrongs inside our heads
Our own biases and misconceptions can lead us astray from the truth


Outlawing all the questions to the answers
In a dictatorship or oppressive society, questioning authority is not allowed


That no one likes when someone ends up dead
In such a society, those who dare to ask questions or seek the truth may end up being silenced violently


Dystopia
A society that is oppressive, dystopian in nature.


Dystopia
A society where the truth is suppressed.


Dystopia
A society where citizens are afraid to seek the truth.


Dystopia
A society that operates in a state of fear and misinformation.




Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: DAVE MUSTAINE

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@a.b.m.imranhossain2290

"What you don't know" the legend goes "can't hurt you"
If you only want to live and die in fear
They tell us to believe just half of what we see
And absolutely nothing that we hear

Resist the twisted truth, no matter what the cost
Supplant the rights with wrongs inside our heads
Outlawing all the questions to the answers
That no one likes when someone ends up dead

Dystopia
Dystopia
Dystopia
Dystopia

"What you don't know" the legend goes "can't hurt you"
If you only want to live and die in a cage
There's panic and there's chaos rampant in the streets
Where useless thoughts of peace are met with rage

Demoralized and overmastered people think
The quickest way to end a war is lose
Dictatorship ends starting with tyrannicide
You must destroy the cancer at its root

Dystopia
Dystopia
Dystopia
Dystopia



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