The Menace
Mongrel feat.Lowkey and Matt Helders Lyrics
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Fundamentally, you’re a fundamentalist
Kinda guy who wondrin who the real terror is
You’re a menace, You’re a credit to none
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
Religions are made evil, the way that we twist ‘em.
That’s False. You see it if you only look:
Money’s religion, and TV’s the holy book.
If He’s Christian, then Christians are getting a bit crazier.
He should know Iraq was once called Mesopotamia.
They tell a lot of lies that are hard to believe in
‘Cos Mesopotamia was the Garden of Eden.
Systematically sadistic, sicker than sickle-cell,
Christians couldn't tell the Garden of Eden to living hell
Kill women and children, claiming they’re not civilians
Get on the TV and start brainwashing millions
Using innocent lives that died in them buildings-
To get soldiers to fight, but doesn’t want that life for his children.
Hypocrite, a killer with the covenant of sinner
Governor of Government? Just a puppet on a string.
Terrorism? Take look in a good mirror
Beat around the bush, I’m a Bush whacker, Bush killer.
Don’t believe, even though some sheeple do
They wouldn’t hate you if you didn’t give them a reason to.
You say justice but that’s just a lie
Religion’s not the reason - just the way they justify.
You’re a terrorist, giving birth to another terrorist.
The fact is fundamentally that you’re the fundamentalist.
Fundamentally, you’re a fundamentalist
Kinda guy who wondrin’ who the real terror is
You’re a menace, You’re a credit to none
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
They didn’t have no guns and the war's not won
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
This one’s for Kosovo, Iraq, Palestine, Chechnya
All those who passed in 911 in America
Afghanistan, Kashmir, Bosnia and Darfur
It’s in our nature as the human race to start war.
Congo, Somalia, Eritrea, Rwanda
Lebanon, Liberia, Serbia and Uganda
Around the world, too many children deaded in vain.
I won't carry on ‘cos there’s too many to name.
Fundamentally, you’re a fundamentalist
Kinda guy who wondrin’ who the real terror is
You’re a menace, You’re a credit to none
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
Four lucky young guns done london
An Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
Whether you from Battersea or Basra, From Oman or Canada
From Aberdeen or Africa. Camden or Addis Ababa
I do this for the mothers and daughters without running water
And the brothers tortured in lawless wars that leave countries slaughtered.
You say justice well that’s just a lie
Religion’s not the reason - just the way they justify.
You’re a terrorist, giving birth to another terrorist.
The fact is fundamentally that you’re the fundamentalist.
Fundamentally, you’re a fundamentalist
Kinda guy who wondrin’ who the real terror is
You’re a menace, You’re a credit to none
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
They didn’t have no guns and the war's not won
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
Four lucky young guns done london
An Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
They didn’t have no guns and the war's not won
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
The Menace by Mongrel featuring Lowkey and Matt Helders is a song that tackles religious extremism, terrorism, and war. The first verse of the song accuses a fundamentalist of being a menace and giving birth to another terrorist. The song talks about the manipulative nature of religion and how its distortion leads to extremism. The lyrics specifically target the actions of US President George W. Bush at the time, accusing him of being a hypocrite and manipulating people's emotions to start wars. The chorus emphasizes how this extremism has led to many wars fought in Palestine, Iraq, and Afghanistan that have caused the deaths of countless civilians. The song reminds listeners that there are no winners in war, and that violence only begets violence.
The second verse pays tribute to the various regions around the world where conflict and violence have been perpetuated, such as Kosovo, Chechnya, Congo, and Somalia. The lyrics suggest that violence is an inherent part of humanity and that it is our nature to start wars. The song emphasizes the need for people to work towards peace and shed light on the atrocities that are being committed around the world.
Line by Line Meaning
Fundamentally, you’re a fundamentalist
Basically, you stick to a strict set of beliefs and principles.
Kinda guy who wondrin who the real terror is
You seem confused about who the true threat really is.
You’re a menace, You’re a credit to none
You are a danger to society and have no redeemable qualities.
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
Your sense of right and wrong has been clouded by political gain.
Religions are made evil, the way that we twist ‘em.
The way we interpret and manipulate religious teachings can turn them into something harmful.
OK, so now this war-mongorer claims to be a Christian
The person who started this war now claims to follow the principles of Christianity.
That’s False. You see it if you only look:
This is a lie and can easily be proven wrong.
Money’s religion, and TV’s the holy book.
Our society worships wealth and television has become our source of guidance and information.
If He’s Christian, then Christians are getting a bit crazier.
If this person is considered a Christian, then the standards for being a Christian must have decreased drastically.
He should know Iraq was once called Mesopotamia.
This person should be knowledgeable about history, specifically the region where the war is taking place.
They tell a lot of lies that are hard to believe in
People in power often say things that are not truthful and are difficult to trust.
‘Cos Mesopotamia was the Garden of Eden.
The region of Mesopotamia is believed to be the birthplace of humanity according to religious teachings.
Systematically sadistic, sicker than sickle-cell,
This person enjoys inflicting pain and suffering on others and is worse than a genetic blood disorder.
Christians couldn't tell the Garden of Eden to living hell
Christians should not turn a place of paradise into a place of war and destruction.
Kill women and children, claiming they’re not civilians
Innocent people, including women and children, are being killed and the perpetrator claims they are not civilians.
Get on the TV and start brainwashing millions
Through the influence of television, this person is manipulating the minds of the masses.
Using innocent lives that died in them buildings-
The lives lost in the tragedy of 9/11 are being used as a justification for war.
To get soldiers to fight, but doesn’t want that life for his children.
This person is sending others to fight and die in war, but would not do the same for their own children.
Hypocrite, a killer with the covenant of sinner
This person is a hypocrite, claiming to be a righteous person, but is actually a killer and a sinner.
Governor of Government? Just a puppet on a string.
The person in power is not truly leading, but is being controlled by others behind the scenes.
Terrorism? Take look in a good mirror
Before accusing others of terrorism, this person should examine their own actions and motives.
Beat around the bush, I’m a Bush whacker, Bush killer.
This person is not afraid to call out those responsible for the war, including the president.
Don’t believe, even though some sheeple do
This person is urging others not to blindly follow what they are being told, even if others are doing so.
They wouldn’t hate you if you didn’t give them a reason to.
If there was no prior animosity or conflict, others would not have a reason to hate you.
You say justice but that’s just a lie
The justification for war being justice is not truthful.
The fact is fundamentally that you’re the fundamentalist.
The person who sticks to their beliefs and principles is actually the fundamentalist.
This one’s for Kosovo, Iraq, Palestine, Chechnya
This is a tribute to those affected by war in various regions around the world.
All those who passed in 911 in America
This tribute also includes those who lost their lives in the tragedy of 9/11.
Afghanistan, Kashmir, Bosnia and Darfur
This tribute extends to other areas affected by conflict and violence.
It’s in our nature as the human race to start war.
Unfortunately, humans have a tendency towards violence and conflict.
Congo, Somalia, Eritrea, Rwanda
More areas that have been ravaged by war and violence.
Lebanon, Liberia, Serbia and Uganda
Even more regions around the world where suffering has occurred due to conflict.
Around the world, too many children deaded in vain.
The loss of innocent lives in war is too great of a tragedy, and often for no good reason.
Four lucky young guns done london
This line is a reference to the terrorist attack that occurred in London in 2005, where four men carried out bombings that killed many innocent people.
Whether you from Battersea or Basra, From Oman or Canada
No matter where you come from, you can relate to the struggles caused by war.
From Aberdeen or Africa. Camden or Addis Ababa
War affects people from all walks of life and from all over the world.
I do this for the mothers and daughters without running water
This is a tribute to those who are deprived of basic necessities due to war and conflict.
And the brothers tortured in lawless wars that leave countries slaughtered.
This is a tribute to those who have suffered in wars where there is no regard for law or human life.
They didn’t have no guns and the war's not won
The victims of war often have no means to defend themselves and the war itself does not lead to true victory.
Electoral eclipse of your morals, son.
Once again, political gain has clouded one's sense of morality.
Contributed by Molly P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.