Reflect On Conflict
Napalm Death Lyrics

These lyrics speak to the idea that people often hide their true feelings and motivations underneath a false facade, in order to prove something or protect themselves in some way. The first line, "something to prove, something to say," suggests a desire to assert oneself and make one's presence felt, perhaps in the face of opposition or insecurity. However, this desire can lead to a false sense of security, represented by the "false portrait" mentioned in the second line. This facade is forged alone, without regard for the true facts or the potential harm it may cause.

The next couplet, "trapping the standpoint, local disjoint," suggests that this facade traps us in a particular viewpoint or mindset, one that may be disjointed from reality or other perspectives. Despite this, we continue to hold onto it, protecting and defending it even as it causes conflict and confusion within ourselves and with others. The chorus, "more to protect than to reject, reflect the conflict inside," highlights this idea of protection and reflection, suggesting that we must reflect on and confront the conflicts within ourselves in order to move forward.

In the second half of the song, the lyrics delve deeper into the consequences of this internal conflict. The lines "punish the core, the more unsure, testing the strength of us once more" suggest that the conflict within us can manifest as punishment, as we punish ourselves or others for our uncertainty or insecurity. This conflict may also cause us to peel away the scars of the past, only to reveal a growing seed of internal conflict that continues to fester. Ultimately, the song suggests that we must accept the consequences of our actions and differences, and reflect on the conflict within ourselves in order to move towards a more shameless and painless existence.