The Leveller
Sam Fender Lyrics

The song "The Leveller" by Sam Fender conveys a sense of fear and restlessness in face of political and social transformation in England. The opening lines of the song highlight the stillness or calm before a storm, where the singer is expecting a significant or catastrophic event, possibly, the societal collapse due to political turbulence. The line, "Little England rips itself to pieces" is a poignant reference to the ongoing Brexit crisis that has threatened to tear apart the fabric of English society, culture, and identity.

The second verse of the song shifts the focus to the singer's personal experience of a society in turmoil. The singer mourns the passing of a grandparent, who symbolizes a bygone era, along with her values and beliefs. Meanwhile, the singer feels trapped in a modern world that has mutated into something unfamiliar and hollow. The line, "Wallowing in the light of the monitor," suggests the singer's addiction or dependence on digital technology, which has replaced real human connections and emotions.

The main chorus of the song repeats the refrain of "Don't you let it get you" several times, emphasizing the need to resist the negative and divisive forces that threaten to overwhelm individuals and communities. The reference to "leveler" in the chorus suggests the singer's belief in the power of equality, fairness, and justice to bring about a more just and harmonious society. In the last verse, the singer invokes the image of disease and fear as twin forces that dominate life in contemporary England. The song concludes with a sense of resignation and despair, as the singer seems to have lost faith in the possibility of a better future.