Rise Above
Napalm Death Lyrics


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At time of birth
Minds free from suspicion
Senses raped
Induced with superstition

A pre-set mode
To befit description
Language, color
Race definition

Inner strength must detect
The love we each possess
Before we may reach
Appreciating it in anyone else

External distinctions
Used as scapegoats to problems
Channeling our aggression
In the wrong direction

Break down the barriers
That enforce superstition
Learn to trust
Overcome suspicion

Acceptance, the weapon
Active against our freedom
Our love and compassion
Held at treason





Rise above induced superstition

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of Napalm Death’s song Rise Above speak of the destructive effects of superstition, suspicion and prejudice on the human psyche. The song highlights the dangers of labeling people based on their language, color or race, which only reinforces negative stereotypes and leads to harmful discrimination against those who do not fit the prescribed mold. The lines 'At time of birth, Minds free from suspicion, Senses raped, Induced with superstition' suggest that people are born innocent and free from bias but are soon indoctrinated to follow societal norms and prejudices.


The song highlights the importance of inner strength and the ability to recognize love and compassion in oneself and others. The lines 'Inner strength must detect, The love we each possess, Before we may reach, Appreciating it in anyone else' suggest that true acceptance of others can only be achieved through acceptance of oneself. The song urges listeners to break down the barriers of prejudice and superstition and to learn to trust and overcome suspicion, so that love and compassion can flourish. The lines 'Break down the barriers, That enforce superstition, Learn to trust, Overcome suspicion' encourage listeners to actively fight against the forces of discrimination and to stand up for their right to love and be loved.


Overall, Rise Above is a powerful call to action against the harmful effects of prejudice, and a reminder that love and acceptance are the true weapons against oppression and intolerance.


Line by Line Meaning

At time of birth
From the moment of our birth.


Minds free from suspicion
Our minds are free from suspicion and prejudice.


Senses raped
But as we grow, our senses are violated and abused.


Induced with superstition
We are taught superstition and prejudice.


A pre-set mode
We fall into a pattern of behavior.


To befit description
That fits into the predetermined labels we are given.


Language, color
Labels based on language and skin color.


Race definition
Separating us into different races.


Inner strength must detect
We must look inside ourselves.


The love we each possess
To find the love and strength inside each of us.


Before we may reach
In order to appreciate it in others.


External distinctions
Differences between us.


Used as scapegoats to problems
Blamed for problems instead of working towards solutions.


Channeling our aggression
Our anger is directed at the wrong targets.


In the wrong direction
Leading us down the wrong path.


Break down the barriers
We need to tear down the walls that divide us.


That enforce superstition
The walls that uphold superstition and prejudice.


Learn to trust
We need to learn to trust one another.


Overcome suspicion
And overcome our natural suspicion of those who are different.


Acceptance, the weapon
Acceptance is our weapon against prejudice.


Active against our freedom
Prejudice is a threat to our freedom and must be fought.


Our love and compassion
Our love and compassion for others.


Held at treason
Are seen as a betrayal of our own kind.


Rise above induced superstition
We must rise above the superstition and prejudice that was forced upon us.




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YPO6

Groove, blast and D-beat. Mini rock opera.

Xavier Guillen

Kings of Grindcore

Tom King

killer song

Pál Oláh

Brutal song...Lee Dorrian.

POSZUR

Ohh this shit balmy and sassy!

Lord Thorgorath

Hard to believe, but this very same singer'll be fronting the '90s Black Sabbath in a couple of years after this

Information Sniper

Acid Reign+Lee Dorian=Cathedral

Stuart Houston

@Piotr Gadowski ayo🧐

Piotr Gadowski

Yes, it's hard to believe. Black Sabbath should be a support act for Napalm Death.

Eight Coins

is this any way related to te Black Flag song or just the same title?

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