This song finds frontman Gerard Way declaring his lack of faith in religion… Read Full Bio ↴This song finds frontman Gerard Way declaring his lack of faith in religion, especially Hinduism and the caste system that developed from it. According to the Destroya Songfacts, the song was inspired by the Hindu Holi festival in India, which Gerard Way viewed clips of on YouTube.

DESTROYA
My Chemical Romance Lyrics

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Check, check
(Check, check) check, check
(Check, check, check, check, check)
Check, ch- whoa

Don't believe what they say
We're dead flies in the summertime
They leave us all behind

With duct tape scars on my honey
They don't like who you are
You won't like where we'll go
Brother, protect me now
With blood they wash in the money

You don't believe in God
I don't believe in luck
They don't believe in us
But I believe we're the enemy
You don't believe in God
I don't believe in luck
They don't believe in us
But I believe we're the enemy

Uh, uh uh, uh, uh uh, uh uh
Uh, uh uh, uh uh, uh, uh uh, right now

I'm sick, down from the bones to the other side
Red-mob, we insects hide
King rat on the streets in another life
They laugh, we don't think it's funny
If what you are
Is just what you own
What have you become
When they take from you almost everything?

You don't believe in God
I don't believe in luck
They don't believe in us
But I believe we're the enemy
You don't believe in God
I don't believe in luck
They don't believe in us
But I believe we're the enemy

Destroya, Destroya, Destroya, Destroya
Destroya, Destroya, against the sun, we're the enemy
Destroya, Destroya, Destroya, Destroya

Uh uh, uh uh, uh uh (uh)
Uh uh, uh uh, uh uh
Uh uh, uh uh, uh uh (uh)
Uh uh, uh uh, uh-uh, uh-uh

(I don't believe in God) you don't believe in God
(I don't believe in luck) I don't believe in luck
(I don't believe in you) they don't believe in us
(I just believe in the enemy) but I believe we're the enemy
(I don't believe in God) you don't believe in God
(I don't believe in luck) I don't believe in luck
(I don't believe in you) they don't believe in us
(I just believe in the enemy) But I believe in the enemy

Uh uh uh uh, uh uh (uh uh-uh uh, uh uh-uh uh)
Uh uh uh uh (uh uh uh, uh uh-uh uh)
Uh uh uh uh, uh uh (uh uh-uh uh, uh uh uh)
Uh uh uh uh, uh uh (uh uh-uh uh, uh uh-uh uh)
Uh uh uh uh, uh uh (uh uh-uh uh, uh uh uh)

You don't believe in God
I don't believe in luck
They don't believe in us
But I believe we're the enemy
You don't believe in God
I don't believe in luck
They don't believe in us
But I believe we're the enemy

Destroya, Destroya, Destroya, Destroya
Destroya, Destroya, against the sun, we're the enemy
Destroya, Destroya, we're all waiting for ya
Destroya, Destroya, against the sun, we're the enemy
So show me what you got, you children of the gun
Don't hide and we don't run
Against the sun we're the enemy

So show me what you got
Against the sun we're the enemy

Overall Meaning

The song DESTROYA by My Chemical Romance is renowned for its complex lyrics that are difficult to interpret. However, a careful analysis reveals a consistent theme running through the song. The song appears to be about the struggle for identity and individuality in a world where different views and perspectives are not respected or appreciated. In particular, the song decries the manner in which society treats individuals, reducing them to nothing more than assets in a greedy system. The reference to "dead flies in the summertime" depicts a sense of hopelessness and helplessness, suggesting that individuals are not in control of their lives.

The lyrics go on to call on individuals to stand up for themselves and their beliefs. The line, "but I believe in the enemy," suggests that sometimes society's tendency to marginalize and ignore those who do not conform to their perceptions of normality can inspire change, as people band together in common opposition. The repeated phrase, "Destroya, destroya, destroya," seems to be a call to arms or a rallying cry for people to unite and resist the oppressive system.

Despite the song's theme, it remains open to interpretation, with some arguing that it is a reference to the ancient mythical creature "Destroya" that is said to have the power to "save or destroy" the world, while still others propose that the track is a commentary on the state of the music industry.

Line by Line Meaning

Check, check
Making sure everything is in order

It's unbelievable to see
The situation is so absurd that it's hard to comprehend

We're dead flies in the summer time
We're insignificant and disregarded like dead flies

They leave us all behind
We're ignored and abandoned by those in power

With duct tape scars on my hiney
Physical marks of abuse and hard times

They don't like who you are
Those in power dislike and reject our identity and individuality

You won't like where we'll go
If we continue down this path, the outcome will be unpleasant

Brother protect me now
Asking for protection and support from a trusted individual

With blood they wash in the money
The rich and powerful profit from the suffering of others

You don't believe in god
Lack of faith in a higher power

I don't believe in luck
Lack of belief in random chance

They don't believe in us
Those in power don't have faith in the capability of the oppressed

But I believe in the enemy
Belief that the true threat to our well-being comes from those in power

Sit down from the boast of the other side
Rejecting the arrogance and superiority of those in power

We're not where insects hide
We're not relegated to hiding away like insects

Hang rats on the street in another life
Picturing a life where the tables are turned and oppressors are punished

They laugh, we don't think it's funny
Those in power find our struggles amusing but we don't see the humor in it

What you are it's just what you own
Society only values what you possess, not who you truly are

What have you become when they take from you almost everything
When everything is taken away, who you are becomes meaningless

Destroya, destroya, destroya, destroya
Embracing destruction and chaos as a means of resistance

I guess there sunk, we're the enemy
Acknowledging that we have been defeated and are now considered the enemy

Uh uhuh uhuh
Vocal interlude

You don't believe in god
Repeating previous sentiment about disbelief in a higher power

I don't believe in luck
Repeating previous sentiment about lack of belief in random chance

They don't believe in you
Repeating previous sentiment about lack of faith in the capability of the oppressed

I just believe in the enemy
Repeating previous sentiment about the true threat coming from those in power

Destroya, destroya, destroya, destroya
Emphasizing the call for destruction and chaos as a form of rebellion

Destroya destroya well I'm waiting for yeah destroya destroya
Waiting for the destruction and chaos to come as a means of resistance

Uhuhuhuh uh uh
Vocal interlude

Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC
Written by: Frank Iero, Raymond Toro, Gerard Arthur Way, Michael James Way

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