Sun City
S.U.M.P. Lyrics


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Slow down i think you've had enough
this stuff is toxic
and its pouring through your blood
guts spill out from the iron lung
I've waited way to long to see you standing there
I know your scared of me
I know your not prepared
this is a message a prophecy
prepared by the gods
are you ready for this now?

we don't want it
we don't want it
we don't want it, no
we don't need it
we don't need it
we don't need it, from you

It may be foolish pride
but I am well aware
of all the pain I've caused
and no I couldn't care
yet here I am my arms up in the air
oh my god (oh my god)
ready on the count of three
you've got your targets
now aim with me
shoot, shoot, shoot for dead
the sun will rise
as the city is razed

we don't want it
we don't want it
we don't want it, no
we don't need it

we don't need it
we don't need it, from you

(this place this time I'm doing it all for me
I know my crimes will produce the infamy)
I am breathing but my lungs are getting tired
and the motion they're repeating
isn't keeping with the beating of the drums
if I told you that I didn't do a thing
all the charges brought against me
were just conjured from the barrel of a gun
they shot him down
(and it goes to show)
will pride comes arrogance
(oh oh oh)

No, no
we don't want it
No, no
we don't need it
No, no
we don't want it
No, no
we don't need it

we don't want it
we don't want it
we don't want it, no
we don't need it




we don't need it
we don't need it, from you

Overall Meaning

The song "Sun City" by S.U.M.P. presents a bleak picture of oppression, violence, and exploitation. The first verse describes a prison cell where the singer is held, possibly before their execution. The shotgun in the "shit house" suggests the brutal methods of violence used to enforce power over the oppressed. The second verse compares the night and day as equally dark and chained, offering no hope or relief. The warden tries to maintain control by selling the "exit," suggesting that the only way out for the poor is through financial means. The chorus emphasizes the singer's feeling of helplessness, as they scream at silence, begging for Jesus to acknowledge their worth as a human being.


The third verse introduces the idea of capitalism and colonialism as the root of the problem. The "captains and kings" came to the town to collect silver and gold, created a system of inequality and exploitation that favors the few at the expense of the many. The fourth verse suggests that the singer has witnessed the oppression and resistance of people from different backgrounds, including navy officers, kings, and prisoners. The bridge describes the singer's burning anger and frustration with the system, as they have nothing to lose and everything to gain. The final verse celebrates the successful resistance against the chains of oppression, as the prisoners become "free" and fight for justice.


Overall, "Sun City" evokes a sense of despair and rage towards the oppressive forces that keep people marginalized and powerless. It speaks directly to the struggles of those who have been denied voice and agency, calling for more solidarity and resistance against the status quo.


Line by Line Meaning

In the shit house a shotgun
Trapped in a small and cramped space with no escape, and a gun is present


Praying hands hold me down
Feeling powerless and helpless in a religious context


Only the hunter was hunted
The one who was supposed to have power is no longer in control


In this tin can town
Living in a city that is devoid of any distinguishable features or uniqueness


No stars in the black night
Life is devoid of wonder and anything worth looking at


Looks like the sky fell down
The world around them feels like it's collapsing or falling apart


No sun in the daylight
There is no sense of hope or joy in everyday life


Looks like it's chained to the ground
The sense of hopelessness is all-encompassing and inescapable


The warden said
The person in charge speaks with authority


"The exit is sold
They are unable to leave unless they can pay a high price


If you want a way out
The only way to escape is through financial means


Silver and gold"
Money is the only thing that can provide a way out


Broken back to the ceiling
Feeling physically and emotionally defeated


Broken nose to the floor
Being brought down to the lowest point possible


I scream at the silence, it's crawling
Feeling like they are losing their mind due to the constant silence and solitude


It crawls under the door
The emptiness and loneliness is all-consuming and takes over every aspect of their lives


There's a rope around my neck
Feeling like they are being choked and suffocated by the world around them


And there's a trigger in your gun
Realizing that their fate is in someone else's hands


Jesus say something
Desperately seeking a sign of hope or salvation


I am someone, I am someone
Trying to assert their individuality and worth in a world that is trying to take it away from them


Captain and kings
People in positions of power


In the ships hold
On a voyage or journey


They came to collect
They are seeking something of value


Silver and gold
Valuable commodities that are highly sought after


Seen the coming and the going
Have experienced the ups and downs of life


Seen them captains and the kings
Have seen how those in power operate and treat others


See them navy blue uniforms
The enforcers of the law or those in power


See them bright and shiny things
The superficial things that people often value


The temperature is rising
A sense of unease and tension is building


The fever white hot
The intensity of the situation is escalating


Mister, I ain't got nothing
Feeling powerless and without any resources to make a change


But it's more than you got
Despite their lack of resources, they refuse to stay silent and accept their situation


Chains no longer bind me
Freedom has been achieved


Not the shackles at my feet
The mental and emotional chains have been broken


Outside are the prisoners
Those who were once captive are now free


Inside the free
Those who were once free are now in captivity


Set them free
Advocating for the release of those who are currently imprisoned


A prize fighter in a corner is told
A person who is used to fighting back is feeling cornered


Hit where it hurts
The advice given is to strike back at the source of the problem


Silver and gold
The motivation for fighting back is the desire for wealth and power




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