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We the Unrighteous
Place Of Skulls Lyrics
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We got redskins jailed on reservations
We got hymies excelling in business
Aryan nation to keep them in check
(spoken)
Stop judging other, and you will not be judged.
For others will treat you as you treat them.
And why worry about a speck in your brother's eye when you have a log in your own?
We got niggaz, expect restitution
We got wetbacks stealing jobs
Politicians approve their own raises
We got pigs with badges to kill
(spoken)
Whatever measure you use in judging others,
It will be used to measure how you are judged.
And why worry about a speck in your brother's eye when you have a log in your own?
First get rid of the log from your own eye,
Then perhaps you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your brother's eye.
We got asians, a slant eyed invasion
We got dagos to organize crime
Bible beaters quoting revelation
Devil worship to endorse the fall
(spoken)
How can you think of saying, 'Let me help to get rid of that speck your eye,'
When you can't see past the log in your own?
Hypocrite first get rid of the log from your own eye,
Then perhaps you will see well enough to deal with the speck in your brother's eye.
We got rednecks, inbred white trash
We got faggots, matching genitalia
We got rag heads promoting the terror
We got lies to cover the cost.
Hypocrite
The lyrics to Place of Skulls' song We the Unrighteous are boldly confrontational and speak to the divisive and discriminatory attitudes that prevail in society. The song highlights the hypocrisy of people who are quick to point out the faults of others while ignoring their own. The song points out the prejudices that exist against various racial and ethnic groups, as well as against those who identify as LGBTQ+.
The song begins by listing various groups of people who are often the targets of discrimination - 'whitey', 'redskins', 'hymies', 'niggaz', 'wetbacks', 'Asians', 'dagos', 'Bible beaters', 'devil worshipers', 'rednecks', 'faggots', and 'rag heads'. The words used to describe each group are derogatory and offensive, suggesting that the singer is adopting the tone of someone who is prejudiced against these groups. However, the repetition of the phrase 'we've got' implies that the singer is pointing out these attitudes to bring attention to them rather than to endorse them. The verses are punctuated by spoken word passages that contain messages of self-reflection and admonishment for people who are quick to judge others. The song ends with the word 'hypocrite', which underscores the message of the song and challenges the listener to question their own prejudices and judgments.
Overall, the song We The Unrighteous, is an unflinching critique of the way that people discriminate against others. The song highlights the fact that prejudice comes in many forms, and that it is hypocritical to condemn others for their faults while ignoring or excusing our own.
Line by Line Meaning
We got whitey, a cracker agenda
We have a white supremacist agenda
We got redskins jailed on reservations
Native Americans are unjustly imprisoned on their own land
We got hymies excelling in business
Jewish people are succeeding in the business world
Aryan nation to keep them in check
White supremacist group exists to control these groups
We got niggaz, expect restitution
Black people are demanding reparations for past injustices
We got wetbacks stealing jobs
Latinx community is blamed for taking jobs away from others
Politicians approve their own raises
Politicians are giving themselves higher salaries
We got pigs with badges to kill
Police officers are killing people with impunity
We got asians, a slant eyed invasion
Asians are being viewed as invasive or taking over
We got dagos to organize crime
Italian Americans are being associated with organized crime
Bible beaters quoting revelation
Religious people are selectively quoting scripture to propagate their views
Devil worship to endorse the fall
Satanism is being used to justify destructive behavior
We got rednecks, inbred white trash
Poor white Americans are being ridiculed and dismissed
We got faggots, matching genitalia
LGBTQ+ community is being reduced to their genitalia
We got rag heads promoting the terror
Muslims are being unjustly associated with terrorism
We got lies to cover the cost.
False narratives are being used to justify harmful actions
Hypocrite
Addressing the listener as a hypocrite for judging others without introspection
Contributed by Kaylee M. Suggest a correction in the comments below.