Tell Me Why
P.O.D Lyrics

A day with no glory
A day where there is no pride or honor felt.

A heart filled with fear
A significant feeling of anxiety displayed through your mind, body and soul.

Still repeating his story
Continuing the narrative of what was left behind.

To make ourselves clear
Expressing our views or message more transparently.

A voice is unheard when it shouts from the hills
Even if one loudly expresses themselves, it is unlikely that they will be heard.

Your king in his castle
The leader or highest authority at their place of comfort and security.

Never died on this feels
The leader or highest authority never experienced such emotions or situations.

His blood on your hands
Taking responsibility for someone else's demise.

A smile on your face
A grin that indicates happiness or satisfaction.

But wicked intentions
An evil objective or plan behind these actions.

When his money to be made
Financial gain is the motive behind the actions.

A room with no windows
A place that lacks an escape or freedom.

And a heart that can't feel
An absence of concern or sympathy from within.

Shame with no convictions and a view to a kill
Feeling the guilt, but not taking active measures to prevent bad actions from occurring.

Tell me why
Asking for a reason or explanation.

And why must we fight
Wondering why conflict between people must occur.

And why must we kill in the name of what we think is right
Asking why taking someone's life is justified based on only our perspective and beliefs.

And no more
Putting an end to something.

No war
Eliminating violence and conflict completely.

Is how do you know
Questioning how one can be sure of such a thing.

The hate in your eyes
The anger and hostility behind a person's gaze.

The lies on your tongue
The false words a person speaks.

A hand that kills the innocence who quit to do wrong
Someone who unintentionally commits errors or faults are punished with death.

Your belly is full
Having plenty of food and not worrying about hunger.

While we fight for what remains
Battling over the little that is left.

The rich getting richer
Those who already have lots of money and resources, continue to acquire even more.

While the poor become slaves
People living in poverty become trapped in their circumstances, forced to serve their wealthy counterparts without any hope for change.

We kill our own brothers
Fratricide or killing one's own family member or fellow human.

The truth is never told
The honest facts are hidden or kept secret.

If victory is freedom
Achieving independence through winning battles and wars.

Then the truth is untold
The story or facts behind the triumph are hidden, unknown or unspoken.

Surrender your soldiers
The act of giving up one's fighters or troops.

Like everyone else
The action of surrendering is expected and the norm for all sides involved.

If love is my religion
If religious devotion is love or compassion in one's heart.

Don't speak for myself
Not speaking on behalf of oneself due to their profound respect for love and compassion.

I'm living this life
Living in the present moment or time and space.

I'm givin' this lies
Spreading misrepresentations, mistaken falsehoods or misconceptions.

And how do I die for the name of what you think is right
Questioning the price of one's life and death when fighting for someone else's cause or perspective.

Oh Lord
An expression or cry for help or guidance from God.

Is how do we know
Asking how one can be certain or sure of something.

And how do we know?
Questioning the validity or certainty of something that has been said.