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Broken Glass Everywhere
One Nation Under Lyrics
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In the song Broken Glass Everywhere, One Nation Under is addressing conformity and the pressure to conform to societal norms. The lyrics suggest that people try on different masks or personas as part of their self-destruction masquerade, which leads to broken relationships and trust. The singer is angry and frustrated with the person who has let them down, accusing them of failing their family and loved ones.
The lines "one by one another sucker conforms to the norm" and "was it just a phase one of the many masks in your parade" suggest that conformity is a weakness and that people should be true to themselves instead of trying to fit in. The use of the metaphor of a masquerade suggests that people wear different masks to hide who they really are, which ultimately leads to pain and brokenness.
The lines "sucked our trust dry hung us with every lie a part of you died" suggest that the person being addressed has betrayed the trust of those close to them and that their actions have caused deep emotional pain. The use of the word "sucked" suggests that the person has drained something from the singer, perhaps their trust or goodwill. The final lines of the song, "you have failed you just the way you failed me turned your back on your love and your family" suggest that the person being addressed has not just let down the singer, but has also failed those closest to them.
Overall, the lyrics to Broken Glass Everywhere suggest that conformity is a destructive force that can lead to pain and broken relationships, and that people should be true to themselves instead of trying to fit in.
Line by Line Meaning
One by one another sucker conforms to the norm
Each individual succumbs to society's expectations and standards
Was it just a phase, one of the many masks in your parade?
Did you pretend to be someone else, just one of many personas?
In your self-destruction masquerade
You wear a disguise to conceal your own destructive behavior
Another joke, another has-been trying to hold onto old glories
You cling to faded successes, like a has-been seen as a joke
Once again, I sit with clenched fists, palms blood red. This is the end.
I am left angry and frustrated, feeling like there is no hope in sight
These blood-stained streets will testify again. Nothing you say can make me understand
The evidence of your wrongdoing is too obvious, and I am not willing to forgive
Sucked our trust dry, hung us with every lie
You have betrayed our trust and continuously lied to us
A part of you died, and this makes me so fucking sick
You have lost a part of yourself, and this disgusts me
You have failed, just the way you failed me. Turned your back on your love and your family
You have let everyone down, including your loved ones, by abandoning your responsibilities and relationships
Contributed by Lincoln P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.