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Respect
Muncie Girls Lyrics
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a sense of value of your equivalents.
It has a knock on effect:
misogyny and tolerated violence.
I could turn a blind eye, take the cruel with the kind.
And you, you won't listen anyway,
but I've always been taught that you have to spare a thought and if you've got something you wanna say…
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about
but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about
your next victim,
but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
…and it's started again - another girl has lost her energy. It's so easy to pretend that this doesn't happen in our society.
I could turn a blind eye, take the cruel with the kind.
And you, you won't listen anyway,
but I've always been taught that you have to spare a thought and if you've got something you wanna say…
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about
your next victim,
but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about
your next victim,
but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about
your next victim,
but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about
your next victim,
but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
The song "Respect" by Muncie Girls is an impassioned plea for respect and empathy towards women in a society that often tolerates misogyny and violence against them. The lyrics warn of the consequences of not teaching young men to respect women and their equivalents, as it can lead to a cycle of violence and pain. The artist acknowledges that it's easy to turn a blind eye to this issue, but she urges listeners to spare a thought for those affected and speak up if they have something to say.
The repetitive chorus of the song adds power to the message, reminding listeners that joking and laughing about the next victim may seem harmless in the moment, but can have devastating effects in the long run. The artist speaks not only to young men, but to society as a whole, urging everyone to take responsibility and not ignore the violence and pain inflicted on women.
The song is a call for action and a reminder that respect is essential, and that empathy and compassion must be taught and practiced. It encourages listeners to think of the impact of their actions on others, and to consider the world they want their children to grow up in. Overall, "Respect" is a powerful and necessary message that highlights the urgent need for change in our society.
Line by Line Meaning
You weren't taught it, respect,
You were not properly educated about showing respect towards others,
a sense of value of your equivalents.
A comprehension of the worth of others who are similar to you.
It has a knock on effect:
Not showing respect can lead to negative consequences that impact others.
misogyny and tolerated violence.
Lack of respect can foster a culture of contempt and violence against women.
I could turn a blind eye, take the cruel with the kind.
I could overlook disrespectful behavior by accepting both kindness and cruelty.
And you, you won't listen anyway,
You refuse to take in any advice or opinion on the matter.
but I've always been taught that you have to spare a thought and if you've got something you wanna say…
I believe that if you have something to say, you should think before speaking and consider how it may affect others.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about your next victim, but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
Making fun of people in a disrespectful manner may seem funny now but when you are older and have a daughter who is treated this way, you will regret your actions.
…and it's started again - another girl has lost her energy. It's so easy to pretend that this doesn't happen in our society.
It is alarming how often girls lose their spirit due to disrespectful actions, yet people are easily able to ignore or deny the issue.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about your next victim, but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
Continuing to disrespect others in a joking manner will eventually come back to haunt you when you have a daughter who is treated this way.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about your next victim, but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
Ridiculing and laughing at others in a disrespectful manner will only lead to regret and sorrow in the future.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about your next victim, but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
The temporary pleasure gained from disrespectful behavior is not worth the long-term pain and remorse that will follow.
For the next few years you can laugh and joke about your next victim, but when you're all grown up and your daughter cries you'll be sorry you did this.
Being disrespectful towards others may provide temporary amusement, but will only lead to regret and guilt in the end.
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Yeahitsme 333
This is the good music no one talks about ✌🏻
Mikey James
love this band
🦝 Queen T
Dam I forgot after seeing them how good they are. Found my beanie from the show and thought.... let me check this. And just 💯💪
Creative Linoleum
Awesome Band!!! I love it!!
Oluwadarasimi Lev
Me topé con ustedes por un modo muy extraño:
Estaba buscando el "You Fail Me Redux" de Converge después de oírlo nuevamente, y en eso que voy 'scroll down' con los artículos, incluyendo el review de Gorguts, sorpresivamente me encuentro con esta magnificencia.
"For the next few years you can laugh and joke about your next victim, but when you’re all grown up and your daughter cries you’ll be sorry you did this."
Este coro es de aquellos que llega con energía a la escucha. Desde Panamá oyéndo a Lande, Dean y a Luke!
Dan Hawcroft
Total Banger! Love it
C Houghton-Jenkins
loving this!
Gianni Blok
Love it! :)
Becky O'Connor
what a jam!!
Seren HEWER
This is really good 😀