Refused's lyrics focus mostly on revolutionary politics, drawing on Marxism and anarchism. Formed from the ashes of Step Forward, by the time of their first album the band already had a strong anti-establishment profile. Members were all vegan straight edge until their last show in 1998. After the initial breakup, Lyxzén formed other bands such as the (International) Noise Conspiracy, AC4, and INVSN.
Current members
Dennis Lyxzén — vocals (1991-present)
David Sandström — drums (1991–present)
Kristofer Steen — guitars (1994–present)
Magnus Flagge — bass (1992–present)
Mattias Bärjed — guitar (2019–present)
Former members
Jon Brännström — guitars (1994–2014)
Jonas Lidgren — bass (1991-1992)
Pär Hansson — guitars (1991–1994)
Henrik Jansson — guitars (1992–1995)
Magnus Höggren — bass (1995–1997)
Ulf Nybérg — bass (1997–1998)
Discography:
1994 - This Just Might Be... the Truth
1996 - Songs to Fan the Flames
1998 - The Shape of Punk to Come
2015 - Freedom
2019 - War Music
www.officialrefused.com
Coup d'état
Refused Lyrics
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What plot will I figure out, what thoughts will I pen down?
I will have my coup d'etat
I will start a riot
I will hold your burning flag in my hand
Sitting up all night planning
Shitty band with an awesome plan
Punk crusade throughout the land
Sick of silence, passive masses
Educate, resist & take control
To live a life in fear of changing
Is to not live at all
I will have my coup d'etat
I will start a riot
I'll hold your burning flag
In my hand
I'll watch your empire fall
I'll watch your empire fall
I will watch
Your empire fall
I will not die for you
I will not kill for you
I will not fight for you
I will not die for you
I will not kill for you
I will not fight for you
I will hold your burning flag in my hand
As I watch your empire fall
Because I know it will
Because I know it will
I will have my coup d'etat
I will have my coup d'etat
I will have my coup d'etat
I will have my...
The lyrics of Refused's song "Coup D'État" convey the message of planning and executing a revolution against a corrupted system. The singer expresses their frustration with the current state of affairs and declares their intention to overthrow the system. The first two lines of the verse establish the mood of the song, as the singer stays up all night planning the downfall of the corrupt system. They contemplate what strategies to employ, and what thoughts to pen down.
The chorus of the song, which is repeated throughout, is a declaration of intent: "I will have my coup d'etat / I will start a riot / I will hold your burning flag in my hand / I'll watch your empire fall." This is a call to action for the people to rise up and initiate a revolution that will bring down the corrupt system. The singer expresses their willingness to take risks and fight against the system, while also emphasizing that they will not fight, die, or kill for the system.
The second verse speaks of a punk crusade throughout the land, with the singer being part of a "shitty band with an awesome plan." They are sick of the silence and passive masses, and they are determined to educate and resist, with the ultimate goal of taking control. The singer recognizes that to live in fear of change is not living at all, and hence they choose to take action.
Overall, "Coup D'État" is a rebellious song that calls for change through revolution. It inspires people to take control of their lives and resist the systems that oppress them.
Line by Line Meaning
Staying up planning the downfall of your corrupted system
I am putting in a lot of effort strategizing how best to topple your corrupt regime.
What plot will I figure out, what thoughts will I pen down?
I am thinking of innovative ways to overthrow your government.
I will have my coup d'etat
I am determined to successfully carry out my insurrection.
I will start a riot
I am ready to incite a violent disturbance in your society.
I will hold your burning flag in my hand
I will be the one to wield your burning flag as a symbol of my victory.
Sitting up all night planning
I'm spending sleepless nights thinking
Revolution with a catchy phrase
I'll change the world with an attention-grabbing slogan
Shitty band with an awesome plan
I may not have much going for me, but I have an excellent strategy
Punk crusade throughout the land
I am launching a crusade inspired by the punk movement
Sick of silence, passive masses
I'm fed up with the indifference and passivity of the majority
Educate, resist & take control
I urge others to learn, resist, and take charge of their lives
To live a life in fear of changing
Living in constant fear of change is no way to live
Is to not live at all
Living without change is not really living
I'll watch your empire fall
I'm anticipating the collapse of your government
I will not die for you
I refuse to give up my life for you
I will not kill for you
I refuse to take someone else's life for your sake
I will not fight for you
I refuse to engage in violence on your behalf
Because I know it will
My belief in the inevitability of your downfall fuels my determination
I will have my...
I will succeed in my plan no matter what it takes.
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: JON ALBIN BRANNSTROM, DENNIS SVEN OLOF LYXZEN, DAVID SANDSTROM, KRISTOFER MARTIN STEEN
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