Aye
Sam Fender Lyrics

They don't act up for the camera
They are calculated and strategic in their actions, not for the sake of showmanship

They just sit back and command them
They control all that is happening around them without lifting a finger

And collect and deflect and abandon
They obtain power by taking advantage of others, dodging blame, and ultimately discarding them

They even wrote all the Ten Commandments
They assert their authority and dictate moral guidelines to others

They watched Jesus get nailed to the cross
They have witnessed great tragedies and injustice throughout history, some even seemingly divine

In real time and in their heads
These events are not just stories, but realities both past and present that affect them deeply

They watched Boudica fall to the Romans
They've seen rebellions and uprisings quelled by oppressive forces

They watched Lennon as they shot him dead
They've seen the powerful take out those who challenge them

They watched Jackie pick up Kennedy's head
They've seen moments of extreme trauma and loss

They watched kids go to Epstein's bed
They've witnessed people in positions of power committing terrible acts of abuse and getting away with it

They watched Hollywood whitewash remake movies
They've seen industry leaders sanitize and gloss over atrocities for their own gain

Of napalm falling like water on rocks
They've seen the horrors of war and destruction

They watched the atom bomb reduce two cities to dust
They've seen the power of science used for murderous means

And paint the whole narrative as totally just
They've seen history written by the victors, excusing horrific acts of violence

They fly drones above our heads
They have created technology that allows them to maintain control from the skies

That paint the ground black and red
Their actions cause pain, suffering, and death

Children's eyes clasped in dread
Their actions affect the innocent and vulnerable

They all knew where it led
They understand the consequences of their actions, even if they try to justify it

Trade ties steeped in guile
They manipulate and deceive in pursuit of economic gain

They knew the fall was coming all the while
Despite their power, they are aware that their actions have consequences and could lead to their downfall

And they double down on misery
Instead of changing their ways, they continue to cause harm and perpetrate suffering

The age old blatant mystery
This cycle of abuse and oppression is not new, but continues on

Subterfuge in synergy
They work together in secret, using deceit and manipulation to maintain power and control

Poor hate the poor
Those at the bottom of society often turn on each other instead of those in power

Hate the poor
This hateful cycle continues, with those at the bottom fighting amongst themselves instead of fighting back against those with power and wealth

It's a blame game
People are eager to point the finger and assign fault instead of taking responsibility for their own actions

It's a fame trap
The desire for fame and notoriety can lead people to do terrible things and lose sight of their values

It's the martyrdom of the spoken
Those who speak out against injustice are often punished or made to suffer for their dissent

It's the last breath of the awoken
Those who become aware of the truth often feel helpless to affect change and may end up sacrificing their own well-being to stand up for what's right

And the woke kids are just dickheads
Even those who claim to be aware of social issues can sometimes miss the mark or act in their own self-interest

And the dickheads are all ages
People of all ages can be self-absorbed or narrow-minded, even if they claim to be progressive or educated

And everybody's pointing at somebody's sweetheart
People often try to deflect blame onto others or find a scapegoat instead of addressing the root of the issue

I'm a scumbag
The artist acknowledges their own flaws and shortcomings

Making my peace with the internal drag
They're trying to come to terms with their own inner demons

Making my thesis on the faceless man
They're studying the systems and structures that allow those in power to remain anonymous and unaccountable

He's got the whole world in his fucking hands
Those in positions of power have control over the fate of the world and its people

I don't have time for the very few
The singer is uninterested in those who wield great power and influence but exploit it for personal gain

They never had time for me and you
Those in power have never paid attention to or cared about the needs and struggles of the common people

I'm not a fucking patriot anymore
The singer no longer blindly supports their country or government, recognizing their flaws and misdeeds

I'm not a fucking singer anymore
They no longer use their art as a form of escapism or entertainment, instead focusing on the issues that truly matter

I'm not a fucking liberal anymore
They no longer identify with a specific political ideology, recognizing the limitations and biases of all systems

I'm not a fucking anything or anyone
The singer has no interest in associating themselves with any particular group or ideology

I'm not a fucking anything or
They reject any sort of label or definition

I'm not a fucking anything
The artist resists being put into a box or categorized in any way

I'm not a fucking
They reject the idea that they are anything at all

I'm not a
They reject all forms of societal constructs and labels

Aye
An expression of affirmation, perhaps indicating that the singer has found a sense of clarity and purpose outside of labeling themselves in societal terms.