Senseless Violence
R.K.L. Lyrics
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If it's my mind or the world outside,
That makes me feel the way I do,
Not one single tear for you.
Against your head the bottle shattered,
I started to laugh but it didn't seem to matter... at all!
Riots broke out seconds later,
A thousand cops filled with hatred.
Powerful mace was now burning my eyes.
Against your head the bottle shattered.
I started to laugh but it didn't seem to matter... at all!
A klan of cops chasing a girl.
She shouted out peace, but the club was hurled.
They beat her and they kicked her but she lay still.
Nazis licensed to kill.
Senseless Violence.
The lyrics to R.K.L.'s song "Senseless Violence" describe a disturbing scene of chaos and brutality. The singer ponders whether their own perceptions or the world around them are responsible for their intense emotions. But as events unfold, it becomes clear that the violence they witness is not a figment of their imagination. Someone's head is struck with a bottle, and though the singer initially finds this amusing, the situation quickly escalates into a full-blown riot. The police arrive on the scene, but instead of quelling the violence, they seem to revel in it. Mace stings the singer's eyes, but it's the brutality inflicted on a young woman that truly haunts them. Despite her pleas for peace, she is beaten and left for dead. The singer can only describe the events as "senseless violence" and can do nothing but bear witness to the carnage.
The lyrics to "Senseless Violence" paint a vivid picture of a world gone mad, where hatred and brutality seem to reign unchecked. The imagery is stark and unsettling, with the shattered bottle and the girl being beaten serving as particularly chilling moments. The song is a powerful commentary on the destructive impact of unchecked aggression, and the feeling of helplessness that comes with being caught in the midst of chaos. The song's title is particularly fraught, as it implies that the violence being described is not only senseless, but that it defies logic or reason entirely.
Line by Line Meaning
It makes me wonder sometimes.
I often question what causes me to feel a certain way.
If it's my mind or the world outside,
I contemplate whether my internal thoughts or external factors are responsible for my emotions.
That makes me feel the way I do,
Whatever the cause may be, it influences my feelings and reactions.
Not one single tear for you.
I am not sympathetic towards your situation.
Against your head the bottle shattered,
The violence in the situation escalated as a bottle broke against someone's head.
I started to laugh but it didn't seem to matter... at all!
Even though I found it amusing, it had no impact on the situation or outcome.
Riots broke out seconds later,
The escalation of violence continued with riots erupting.
A thousand cops filled with hatred.
The police presence was overwhelming and their emotions were fueled with hate.
Senseless Violence, I start to realize,
As things continue to spiral out of control, I become aware of the senselessness of the violence.
Powerful mace was now burning my eyes.
I am now directly affected by the violence and feel the effects of the police's use of mace.
Against your head the bottle shattered.
The violence of the situation is highlighted again as a bottle breaks against someone's head.
I started to laugh but it didn't seem to matter... at all!
Despite finding it humorous, it had no impact on the overall situation or outcome.
A klan of cops chasing a girl.
The police are pursuing a lone girl.
She shouted out peace, but the club was hurled.
Even though the girl was calling for peace, the police used a baton to attack her.
They beat her and they kicked her but she lay still.
The police continued to use excessive force despite the girl no longer fighting back.
Nazis licensed to kill.
The situation has gotten so bad that it feels like the police have permission to use extreme violence like the Nazis did.
Senseless Violence.
The violence in this situation is completely meaningless and does nothing but cause harm and pain.
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