No One is Innocent is now a French alternative rock band created around Kemar and Kmille (composer of the underground electro band UHT) founded in 2003 (Kemar bought the rights of the name to the other musicians).
Genocide
No One Is Innocent Lyrics
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Curse the traitors lost in the woods.
Promises, promises they never kept one.
Deportation nations on the ground.
Look at the red rouad that runs drys.
Dying old men under the rain.
Hate seven six then fight.
Remember these crimes are not a pretty sight.
And now break the silence break the silence,
all the leaders hide behind lies,
break the silence,
break the silence.
I can't forget the genocide...
I can't forget the genocide...
I can't forget the genocide...
I can't forget the genocide...
On and on the story cries for revenge.
We got to look before leaping my friend.
'Cause violence is not the better way.
Gotta move back the Asala.
Dazed and confused love gone with the war.
No time to loose we got to realise.
A land of freedom people without chains.
My name keeper of flag I am.
And Now break the silence,
all the leaders hide behind lies,
break the silence,
break the silence.
I can't forget the genocide...
I can't forget the genocide...
I can't forget the genocide...
I can't forget the genocide...
NO, I can't forget the genocide...
Write it on the wall,
write it on the wall...
Write it, write it on the wall.
For a free land, for a free land..
For a free land, for a free land...
For a free land, for a free land...
For a free land, for a free land...
I keep in my mind the genocide.
I can't forget the genocide...
The lyrics to No One Is Innocent's song Genocide are a powerful condemnation of the atrocities committed during the Armenian Genocide. The first stanza serves as a reminder of the anger and pain that is still present in those affected by this genocide. The line "Curse the traitors lost in the woods" may be a reference to those who betrayed and sold out their fellow Armenians to the Ottoman Empire, leading to their deaths. The phrase "Deportation nations on the ground" speaks to the forced and violent removal of Armenians from their homes and country during the genocide. The last line of the stanza, "Remember these crimes are not a pretty sight," is a direct address to those who would try to bury or forget the horrors of the past.
The chorus, "I can't forget the genocide," is a repeated expression of the pain and trauma that has been passed down through generations of Armenians. The second stanza shifts the focus towards a call for justice and action. The line "On and on the story cries for revenge" shows a desire for retribution from those who have suffered so much. However, the following line, "We got to look before leaping my friend," highlights the need for a more measured and strategic approach to achieving justice. The final line, "My name keeper of flag I am," is a statement of pride and identity, claiming ownership of the Armenian flag and what it represents.
Overall, the song is a raw and emotional response to the Armenian Genocide, urging listeners to break the silence and take action towards creating a society that is free from oppression and violence.
Line by Line Meaning
I'm the anger that never forgets.
I represent the anger that remains persistent and unforgiving.
Curse the traitors lost in the woods.
Damn the traitors who hide in the forest and refuse to take responsibility for their actions.
Promises, promises they never kept one.
The authorities have made countless promises but have failed to fulfill even a single one.
Deportation nations on the ground.
Countries that have been forcibly relocated and are now struggling to survive.
Look at the red road that runs drys.
The streets and paths are soaked with blood, and the violence only seems to escalate.
Dying old men under the rain.
Elderly men are dying due to the harsh living conditions brought on by the genocide, and their last moments are spent in the rain.
Hate seven six then fight.
We must hate to the fullest extent and then take up arms if we hope to put an end to this violence.
Remember these crimes are not a pretty sight.
We must keep it in mind that these crimes are brutal and unforgivable.
On and on the story cries for revenge.
The story of this tragedy repeats itself over and over, and it is a call for justice and revenge.
We got to look before leaping my friend.
We must be cautious and think before we act, my friend.
'Cause violence is not the better way.
Violence is not the best solution to this problem.
Gotta move back the Asala.
We must move back the Asala, a militant organization that was responsible for acts of terrorism.
Dazed and confused love gone with the war.
We are left bewildered and confused, with the love and unity in our society lost during this conflict.
No time to loose we got to realise.
We must come to our senses and take action quickly; there is no time to waste.
A land of freedom people without chains.
We dream of a country where people are free and unencumbered by oppression.
My name keeper of flag I am.
I take pride in being a defender and protector of my nation's flag.
Write it on the wall, write it on the wall...
We must record the atrocities of the genocide and never forget them, by writing them on the walls.
For a free land, for a free land...
We fight for a land that is free from oppression and is filled with liberties for everyone.
I keep in my mind the genocide.
The memory of the genocide remains imprinted in my mind.
Contributed by Aaron C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.