The Sun
Mrs. Rage Lyrics
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Yeah, we better turn the bass up on this one
Check it, since fifteen hundred and sixteen, Mayans attacked and overseen
Now crawl amidst the ruins of this empty dream
With their borders and boots on top of us
Pullin' knobs on the floor, of their toxic metropolis
But how you gonna get what you need to get?
The fifth sun sets get back reclaim
The spirit of Cuauhtemoc, alive and untamed
Now face the funk now blastin' out your speaker
On the one, Maya, Mexica
That vulture came to try and steal your name but now you got a gun
Yeah, this is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again
This is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again, uh
It's comin' back around again
This is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again, uh
Yeah, never forget that the whip snapped ya back
Your spine cracked for tobacco, I'm the Marlboro Man, uh
Our past blastin' on through the verses
Brigades of taxi cabs rollin' Broadway like hearses
Troops strippin' zoots, shots of red mist
Sailors blood on the deck, come sister resist
From the era of terror, check this photo lens
Now the City of Angels does the ethnic cleanse, uh
Heads bobbin' to the funk out your speaker
On the one, Maya, Mexica
That vulture came to try and steal your name but now you found a gun
You're history, this is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again
This is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again, yeah
It's comin' back around again
This is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again
It's comin' back around again
This is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around again
It's comin' back around again
This is for the people of the sun
It's comin' back around, of the sun
The song "The Sun" by Mrs. Rage is a passionate tribute to the ancient civilizations of Mexico and their struggle against colonialism and oppression. The lyrics are full of cultural references and historical allusions, which reflect the band's deep roots in Chicanx and Indigenous cultures. The opening lines of the song reference the year 1516, which was a time of significant upheaval in the Americas, as European powers sought to conquer and colonize the indigenous peoples. The "empty dream" referred to in the lyrics seems to represent the shattered hopes and broken promises of independence and sovereignty that were made to these peoples.
The chorus of the song, "This is for the people of the sun, it's coming back around again," is a call to arms for those who have been oppressed to rise up and reclaim their power. The use of the word "sun" is a reference to the Aztec god of the sun, Huitzilopochtli, whose symbol is found on the Mexican flag. The song's lyrics are a reminder that despite the oppressive forces arrayed against them, the indigenous peoples of Mexico have endured and are capable of rising up to reclaim their rightful place in history.
Overall, "The Sun" is a powerful and evocative song that speaks to the band's desire to uplift and celebrate their cultural heritage while also calling for social justice and equality for all people.
Line by Line Meaning
Hey, people come up
Attention everyone, listen up and pay attention.
Check it, since fifteen hundred and sixteen, minds attacked and overseen
Since colonial times, our minds have been oppressed and controlled.
Now crawl amidst the ruins of this empty dream
Our society has crumbled to nothingness and we are left with nothing.
With their borders and boots, on top of us
The government enforces its laws and controls over us through physical force.
Pullin' knobs on the floor, of their toxic metropolis
The government controls the environment we live in and all its poisonous pollutants.
But how you gonna get what you need to get?
How can we fight back and obtain what we truly need?
The gut eaters, blood drenched get offensive like Tet
Those in power will stop at nothing to maintain their control, even if it means violence and bloodshed.
The fifth sun sets get back reclaim
It's time for a new era to rise and for us to reclaim what has been taken away.
The spirit of Cuauhtemoc, alive and untamed
The spirit of this Aztec warrior represents our fight for freedom and our refusal to be tamed.
Now face the funk now blastin' out your speaker
Let the music of our struggle blast out loud and clear, motivating us to fight back.
On the one, Maya, Mexica
This is a tribute to the indigenous people and the strength of their cultural identity.
That vulture came to try and steal your name but now you got a gun
Those in power try to take away our culture and identity, but we are now armed and ready to fight back.
Yeah, this is for the people of the sun
This message and fight is for all those who have been oppressed, marginalized, and stolen from.
Yeah, never forget that the whip snapped ya back
We should never forget the brutality and violence of slavery and oppression.
Your spine cracked for tobacco, I'm the Marlboro Man, uh
The tobacco industry capitalizes on the pain and suffering of those who are oppressed and enslaved.
Our past blastin' on through the verses
Our history is reflected in our music and continues to be heard through our generation.
Brigades of taxi cabs rollin' Broadway like hearses
Our city streets are filled with death and mourning due to systematic oppression and violence.
Troops strippin' zoots, shots of red mist
Troops violently strip and attack those wearing zoot suits, creating a mist of red bloodshed.
Sailors blood on the deck, come sister resist
Even those in the Navy fight back against the oppressive systems in place.
From the era of terror, check this photo lens
We must remember the terror and oppression that has occurred in our history, and reflect on it through our current lens.
Now the City of Angels does the ethnic cleanse, uh
The city is trying to erase diverse ethnic identities through systematic oppression and violence.
Heads bobbin' to the funk out your speaker
Our music unifies us and motivates us to fight back against oppression.
That vulture came to try and steal your name but now you found a gun
We have armed ourselves with the knowledge and power to fight back against the oppression that tries to take away our cultural identity.
You're history! This is for the people of the sun
We will overturn the oppressive history and reclaim our cultural identity for all of those who have been oppressed.
It's comin' back around again
Our fight for freedom and cultural identity will continue, and our voices will be heard.
This is for the people of the sun
This struggle and message is not for those in power, but instead for those who have been marginalized and oppressed.
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: Timothy Commerford, Thomas B. Morello, Zack M. De La Rocha, Brad J. Wilk
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@jostengomez5639
So we not gonna talk about how the dog was willing to keep time frozen forever for my boy Wang Ling. Mad respect to the dog for trying to keep our boy happy
@Ficidjcnd
You watched the show mentally he ain’t a dog
@jostengomez5639
@Kryptinite Grayfambam yes I know still he an OG for that
@yurrqi
@Josten Gomez u didn’t know shit
@Zach-tt6nu
To be fair would you do anything you could from to calm down the one person who can literally destroy reality if they are angy enough
@jostengomez5639
@Zach hahhaa no yes most definitely I would
@jeremyfragrance9223
Let's just appreciate how he was going to keep time stopped so he can be with his girl forever mad respect
@LeviAckerman-qk7ot
No shit
@CMKaplan
He created the dog. Its his duty lol.
@JohnSmith-hm8xl
Yeah, but does he know when is his birthday?