Animosity
Rancid (USA) Lyrics


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Break down the fear
I got my animosity
I'm gonna break it down

Armageddon is coming so you better start running
Cause the big wave is coming to the shore
No surprise that you see through the lies
Of the system that's rotten to the core

High tech surveillance
Paranoia and violence
Keeping the city at a calm
Break it down
Tear it apart
The city's going off
Like a bomb

Break down the fear
I got my animosity
I'm gonna break it down

Helicopters coming down on me tonight
My brother selling cocaine he knows how to fight
Hounded and harassed in a power elite bought
Sun ain't arise so I abide by my route
I remember a cold December when I heard the revolution rock
Didn't hear what they were saying I ran through the mayhem
Of a police state on my block
High tech surveillance
Paranoia and violence
Keeping the city at a calm

Break it down
Tear it apart




The city's going off
Like a bomb

Overall Meaning

The song "Animosity" by Rancid is a powerful anthem about breaking down fear and animosity in the face of oppressive systems and societal issues. The lyrics suggest that Armageddon is imminent, and that people should start running because a big wave is coming to the shore. The system is corrupt and rotten to the core, and people need to see through the lies that are perpetuated. The song also touches on themes such as high tech surveillance, violence, and paranoia that are rampant in society.


The lyrics of "Animosity" are an insightful commentary on societal issues and injustices, and highlight the importance of unity and solidarity in the face of a broken system. The song encourages people to stand up for themselves and each other, to break down barriers that divide them, and to challenge the status quo. Through its powerful lyrics and energetic music, the song inspires listeners to take action and fight for change.


Line by Line Meaning

Break down the fear
Conquer your anxieties and insecurities


I got my animosity
I have a deep-seated resentment and hatred


I'm gonna break it down
I will overcome and destroy it


Armageddon is coming so you better start running
A catastrophic event is imminent, and you should flee to safety


Cause the big wave is coming to the shore
A major upheaval is about to take place


No surprise that you see through the lies
It's not unexpected that you recognize the deception


Of the system that's rotten to the core
The societal structure is fundamentally flawed and corrupt


High tech surveillance
Advanced technology is being used to monitor


Paranoia and violence
Extreme anxiety and aggression


Keeping the city at a calm
Suppressing unrest to maintain order


Tear it apart
Destroy it utterly


The city's going off
The urban area is experiencing a chaotic situation


Like a bomb
Exploding with intense energy and violence


Helicopters coming down on me tonight
Aircraft are descending rapidly upon my location


My brother selling cocaine he knows how to fight
My sibling deals drugs and is skilled at combat


Hounded and harassed in a power elite bought
Pursued and tormented by wealthy and influential figures


Sun ain't arise so I abide by my route
The sun hasn't yet appeared, so I adhere to my intended path


I remember a cold December when I heard the revolution rock
I recall a frigid December, when I heard music promoting an uprising


Didn't hear what they were saying I ran through the mayhem
I couldn't comprehend the lyrics and raced through the commotion


Of a police state on my block
An oppressive government regime in my neighborhood




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: ROGER M. FREEMAN, TIMOTHY ARMSTRONG

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