Reversal of Man was a hardcore band from Tampa, Florida - featuring members… Read Full Bio ↴Reversal of Man was a hardcore band from Tampa, Florida - featuring members of Combatwoundedveteran - that existed from 1995 to 2000. They provided many tracks over the years to a lot of different compilations, and also did quite a few splits with other bands in their area. See below for discography.

Splits:

Split 7" w/ Cease (Pleed/Blacksmith Records)
Split 7" w/ Enemy Soil (Fistheldhigh Records)
Split LP w/ Puritan (King of the Monsters Records)
Split LP w/ Combatwoundedveteran (Schematics Records)
Split LP w/ Holocron (Pleed/Intention Records)

Compilations:

Placebo Compilation (Concurrent Records)
The Brave Do Not Fear The Grave Compilation (Grave Romance/Alveran)
Between A Rock And A Hard Place Compilation (Witching Hour Records)
403 Compilation (Schematics Records)
Che Fest 1999 Compilation (Slowdance Records)

Reversal of Man only:

Self-Titled 7" (Valrico Records)
4 Song Self-Titled Demo (Selfmade)
Revolution Summer 10" (Independence Day Records)
Revolution Summer CD (Schematics Records)
This Is Medicine CD/LP (Ebullition Records)
Discography CD (Schematics Records)

A Child's Dream
Reversal of Man Lyrics

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is it my fault you were picked on when a kid now a little metal tag gives you all power petty theft felon murder I shot the sherrif fuck the deputy

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to "A Child's Dream" by Reversal of Man reflect on the impact that childhood bullying can have on a person's life. The song suggests that someone who was bullied as a child may later act out in violent or criminal ways as a means of coping with their trauma or seeking power and control. The reference to a "little metal tag" suggests that the person has gained some kind of status or authority, perhaps through a gang or criminal organization. The lyrics then escalate to the idea of committing murder, with the line "I shot the sherrif fuck the deputy" suggesting a disregard for authority and a desire to exert power over others. Overall, the song paints a bleak picture of the impact that childhood trauma can have on an individual and the potential for that trauma to manifest in destructive or violent behavior.

Line by Line Meaning

is it my fault you were picked on when a kid
Am I responsible for the bullying you faced during childhood?

now a little metal tag gives you all power
You now have authority and a sense of control with the possession of a metal badge.

petty theft felon murder
Committing crimes of various magnitudes such as minor theft, being charged as a felon, and even murder.

I shot the sheriff
I am admitting to having killed the police officer in charge.

fuck the deputy
I do not respect or acknowledge the authority of the deputy police officer.

Contributed by Josiah P. Suggest a correction in the comments below.

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