Mistreat is a RAC band, from Kouvola Finland, formed in 1988.

Discog… Read Full Bio ↴Mistreat is a RAC band, from Kouvola Finland, formed in 1988.

Discography:
Mistreat EP (1990)
Faith and fury (1995)
The Flame From The North (1997)
Waffenbrüder (Split with Kraftschlag, 1997)
Battle Cry (2000)
Ultimate Mistreat (2001)
Beer bottles & Hockey sticks (Split with Bound for Glory, 2001)
Best of... (Vinyl, 2002)
Unfinished Business (2003)
Never forgive - never forget (2005)

Mistreat document part I (youtube)
Mistreat document part II (youtube)

Battle Cry
Mistreat Lyrics

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Face the fear that grips your mind
Is it the final conflict, the end of mankind! Our future lives, mankind's entity lies in our hands-Together we must face reality!

Intolerance-We can't take no more! Give no compromise-It's time for war! Take no one alive-Our battle cries roar! You've got nowhere to hide-It's time for war!

Read the hate deep in my eyes-It's your time to die you now realize! We ruined your world, you've lost identity-Face now the time of White man's ideology!

Intolerance-We can't take no more! Give no compromise-It's time for war! Take no one alive-Our battle cries roar! You've got nowhere to hide-It's time for war!

Intolerance-We can't take no more! Give no compromise-It's time for war! Take no one alive-Our battle cries roar! You've got nowhere to hide-It's time for war!

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of 'Battle Cry' by Mistreat are an expression of intolerance towards injustice and the call for revolution against a society that has been corrupted by wrong ideologies. The song seems to be addressing issues of racial conflicts, as it refers to the 'white man's ideology' and the need to face this time of the 'end of mankind'. The idea being that if society does not arise and fight, then we are all doomed.

The first verse of the song talks about facing the fear that grips one's mind, probably fear of the unknown and fear of change. The fear is brought about by the possibility of final conflict, which would be the end of mankind. It speaks to the realization that the survival of our future lies in the hands of mankind, and to achieve this, there's a need for unity to face reality.

The chorus, on the other hand, is a call to arms for revolution. The message is clear throughout, no compromise, take no prisoners, and let the battle cries roar. The only way we can win is through war, and the need to eliminate anything or anyone standing in our way of freedom and survival.

Overall, 'Battle Cry' is a song about the struggle against a society that has been corrupted by wrong ideologies, and the need to stand and fight for one's beliefs. It is a powerful call for revolution against oppression and the struggle for freedom.

Line by Line Meaning

Face the fear that grips your mind
Acknowledge the fear that is holding you back

Is it the final conflict, the end of mankind!
Question if this is the end for humanity

Our future lives, mankind's entity lies in our hands-Together we must face reality!
We are responsible for the future of humanity and must confront reality together

Intolerance-We can't take no more! Give no compromise-It's time for war! Take no one alive-Our battle cries roar! You've got nowhere to hide-It's time for war!
Intolerance has reached a breaking point, leading to an all-out war where no one will be spared

Read the hate deep in my eyes-It's your time to die you now realize!
The singer is full of anger and hatred towards the enemy and believes it is their time to die

We ruined your world, you've lost identity-Face now the time of White man's ideology!
The singer believe's their ideology is superior and has destroyed the enemy's world and identity

Your cries for mercy falls upon unhearing ears! I'll take your life, your soul and wipe away your bitter tears! With anguish and fear you ponder on your deeds-Illusions of war distracted your hollow sleep!
The singer is merciless and indifferent to the enemy's pleas for mercy as they reflect on their misguided actions

Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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