Extremity Retained
Napalm Death䐀 Lyrics
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Without prior inspection
Judge us a waste of time
An incorrect perception
Just a noise
Your shallow view
An opinion I find misconstrued
There's probably more thoughts in what we do
Why should we?
Why the need to justify?
Only in others presence are you motivated to jeer and jibe
Everybody has the right to opinionise
But to us your pettiness is used to occupy your tiny minds
Extremely retained
Never fall into your line
The lyrics to Napalm Death's song "Extremity Retained" are a scathing commentary on critics who judge and dismiss the band without giving them a fair chance. The opening lines express frustration with people who offer negative opinions without even bothering to listen or understand what the band is about. The line "An incorrect perception/Just a noise/Your shallow view" highlights the narrow-mindedness of these critics who can't appreciate the complexity and meaning behind the music.
The next lines turn the tables and suggest that the band's music actually has more substance than the mainstream pop or rock that these critics might prefer. The lyrics question why the band should have to justify themselves to these critics and point out the hypocrisy of critics who only express their opinions in public, rather than engaging in a real dialogue.
The chorus emphasizes the band's refusal to conform to anyone else's standards or expectations. The final line "Never fall into your line" shows that they will always carve their own path and remain true to their artistic vision, regardless of what anyone else thinks.
Overall, the lyrics to "Extremity Retained" are both a defense of the band's music and a critique of the music industry and its inherent biases against extreme forms of expression.
Line by Line Meaning
You come to us and criticise
You approach us and express your disapproval
Without prior inspection
Without having examined or considered us beforehand
Judge us a waste of time
Deem us unproductive and futile
An incorrect perception
A flawed and mistaken understanding
Just a noise
Only a disturbance or commotion
Your shallow view
Your limited and superficial perspective
An opinion I find misconstrued
I perceive your viewpoint as misunderstood
There's probably more thoughts in what we do
Our actions likely contain more depth than you realize
Than in a large part of what appeals to you
Than in much of what you find enjoyable or appealing
Why should we?
Why do we need to justify ourselves?
Why the need to justify?
What is the reason for requiring justification?
Only in others presence are you motivated to jeer and jibe
You only feel compelled to mock and tease with an audience around
Everybody has the right to opinionise
Every individual has the privilege to express their opinions
But to us your pettiness is used to occupy your tiny minds
From our perspective, your triviality serves to fill your insignificant thoughts
Extremely retained
Highly preserved and maintained
Never fall into your line
We will not conform to your expectations or standards
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Aryan
You come to us and criticise
Without prior inspection
Judge us as a waste of time
An incorrect perception
Just a noise - your shallow view
An opinion I find misconstrued
There's probably more thought in what we do
Than a large part of what appeals to you
Why should we? - Why the need to justify?
Only in others' presence are you motivated to jeer and jibe
Everybody has the right to opinionise
But to us your pettiness is used to occupy your tiny minds
Extremity retained- never fall into your line
David Koblentz
a perfect song...
codey blyth
there best !
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Paola Rodriguez
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