Explosive
Neville Staples Lyrics
Jump to: Overall Meaning ↴ Line by Line Meaning ↴
Come young people let's protest
Now if you have a problem, get it off your chest
Come Planet Smasher come tell them the rest
I can see it coming
This is not a test
Everyone's set too explosive
Waiting to protest
I won't run, won't run, won't run away
Won't run away from here
I won't run, won't run, won't run away
Won't run away from here
Too much, too much violence
Gonna save the world
So much, so much value - gonna save the world
I see the future coming - gonna save the world
I believe that it's worth fighting for
Me not go run, no, me not go hide
To much violence put that aside
Cops and youth collide
Day by day arrests
Separated from the issues
And the media can't resist
I won't run, won't run, won't run away
Won't run away from this
I won't run, won't run, won't run away
Won't run away from this
Too much, too much violence
Gonna save the world
So much, so much value - gonna save the world
I see the future coming - gonna save the world
I believe that it's worth fighting for
Too much violence too much pressure
All poor people how them a go so far
Where y'all go run, where y'all go hide
When the police and the youth,
Them start to collide
Me not run, me not hide
Too much violence put that aside
Tic tock the bombs soon drop
All nationality let's step on top
Too much, too much violence
Gonna save the world
So much, so much value - gonna save the world
I see the future coming - gonna save the world
I believe that it's worth fighting for
Too much, too much violence
Gonna save the world
Too much, too much violence- gonna save the world
So much, so much value - gonna save the world
I see the future coming - gonna save the world
I believe that it's worth fighting for
The lyrics of Neville Staples's "Explosive" suggest that the world is at a point of extreme tension, and people need to come together to protest and fight against the injustice and violence they see around them. Staples calls for young people to stand up and speak out, urging them to express their grievances and take action. He acknowledges the anger and frustration that many feel, but he also encourages people to channel that energy into productive protest rather than destructive violence. The song is a call to arms for people around the world to unite against oppression and make the world a better place.
Staples's lyrics address issues of violence, poverty, and systemic injustice. He calls for an end to police brutality and for people of all nationalities to come together in solidarity. He also acknowledges the power of the media to shape public perceptions, and urges people not to be swayed by biased reporting or fear-mongering. Overall, "Explosive" is a powerful and impassioned call to action, inspiring listeners to fight for a better world.
Line by Line Meaning
This is not a problem, this is not a test
The situation is serious, not a trivial event
Come young people let's protest
We need to take action against the issue
Now if you have a problem, get it off your chest
Speak up and express your opinions
Come Planet Smasher come tell them the rest
Let's be truthful and tell them what's really happening
I can see it coming
The future is inevitable and we must prepare for it
This is not a test
The urgency is real
Everyone's set too explosive
People are fed up and ready to take action
Waiting to protest
Anticipating for the right time to take action
I won't run, won't run, won't run away
I won't back down and shy away from this issue
Won't run away from here
I won't avoid or escape this problem
Too much, too much violence
There's an excessive amount of violence
Gonna save the world
We need to take action to make the world a better place
So much, so much value - gonna save the world
We need to recognize the worth of our efforts
I see the future coming - gonna save the world
We must take action for a better tomorrow
I believe that it's worth fighting for
I have faith in the importance of our cause
Me not go run, no, me not go hide
I won't avoid or escape this problem
To much violence put that aside
We must overcome the issue of violence and take action
Cops and youth collide
There's tension between authority figures and youth
Day by day arrests
People are being put in jail on a daily basis
Separated from the issues
People are disconnected from the root of the problem
And the media can't resist
The media is attracted to stories of violence
Won't run away from this
I won't avoid or escape this problem
Too much violence too much pressure
There's an abundance of violence that's causing immense stress
All poor people how them a go so far
The poor are struggling to cope with the issue
Where y'all go run, where y'all go hide
There's no escape from this problem
When the police and the youth, them start to collide
Tension between authority figures and youth is escalating
Tic tock the bombs soon drop
The situation is gradually worsening over time
All nationality let's step on top
We need to work together to overcome this issue
Too much, too much violence - gonna save the world
We must take action to overcome this issue
So much, so much value - gonna save the world
Our efforts are valuable and worthwhile
I see the future coming - gonna save the world
We must take action for a better tomorrow
I believe that it's worth fighting for
I have faith in the importance of our cause
Lyrics © Sony/ATV Music Publishing LLC, Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: NEVILLE STAPLE, MATTHEW COLLYER
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind