The Hurricane
Scapegoat Lyrics


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Stride forth as you would in last days
It's time to wake up, get up and get out
Or get the fuck out my way
Yea I'm hell bent on a mission
I'm steadfast for a cure
I aim to shake the beasts foundation
To it's very core
I'm coming for ya, that whore
To make a change

Question authority
Question the government
Question all you assume to be true
We made our money off the towers we tombed
We made our money off our land on the moon
Question the government
I want some fucking proof
I want the God damn truth
Was there ever a man on the moon?

Come on baby tell me come on

Hey you down below
You may not have a stage but you have stone
So let us be your rock, to rock and roll
And dance the way you do
Dance the way you do

Change your ways
Question authority
Question the government
Become a staple for your peers through the end of days
Question all you assume to be true
Cause these days they send you to the gallows for questioning
(We made our money off the towers we tombed)
(We made our money off our land on the moon)
(Question the government)
I want some fucking proof
I want the God damn truth
Was there ever a man on the moon?

R.!
F.!
I.!
D.!
Chips in every single person that you see
Overtaxed, overworked, underpaid
Now we're tagged with a radio frequency
It's time to wake up and smell the shit
(We're not that far off)
We're neck deep in it

Let us be your rock, to rock and roll
And dance the way you do
Dance the way you do

Their lies were formed to slowly eat at you
The bugs under my skin are on the creeping again
Join in hands or let us remain
An accomplice in the shadows of our government's gain

Change your ways
Question authority
Question the government
Become a staple for your peers through the end of days
Question all you assume to be true
Cause these days they send you to the gallows for questioning
(We made our money off the towers we tombed)
(We made our money off our land on the moon)
(Question the government)
I want some fucking proof
I want the God damn truth
Was there ever a man on the moon?





Was there ever a man on the moon?
Was there ever a man on the moon?

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "The Hurricane" by Scapegoat are a call to action against societal injustices and a demand for truth and accountability from those in power. The song starts with a sense of urgency as the singer propels themselves forward, determined to make a change and take on the corruption and greed that they see destroying society. The chorus then urges listeners to question authority, question the government, and question everything they assume to be true. The song ends with a plea for solidarity as the singer acknowledges the bugs under their skin, the creeping unease that comes from knowing that there are secrets being kept from the public, and invites others to join in their fight against the abuse of power.


The line "We made our money off the towers we tombed" likely refers to conspiracy theories that the US government played a role in the 9/11 terrorist attacks and used them as an excuse to go to war in the Middle East. The reference to making money off land on the moon may also be a nod to conspiracy theories that the US government faked the moon landing as a propaganda tool during the Cold War. The chorus of the song repeatedly demands proof and truth, suggesting that people can no longer accept the word of those in power without evidence and accountability.


Overall, "The Hurricane" is a rallying cry for those who feel disillusioned and betrayed by those in power. The song urges listeners to take action, to question what they are told, and to demand proof and accountability from their leaders. It is a powerful reminder that people have the power to make a change if they are willing to fight for it.


Line by Line Meaning

Stride forth as you would in last days
Take action with urgency, as if it is the end of the world


It's time to wake up, get up and get out
Stop being apathetic and take action to solve problems


Or get the fuck out my way
Don't obstruct progress or change


Yea I'm hell bent on a mission
I am extremely driven and determined to accomplish my goals


I'm steadfast for a cure
I am committed to finding a solution to a problem


I aim to shake the beasts foundation
I want to challenge the established power structure and create change


To it's very core
Completely and thoroughly


I'm coming for ya, that whore
I am going after the corrupt and unethical entities that are causing problems


To make a change
To create a positive difference


Question authority
Don't blindly accept rules or policies without understanding their purpose or effects


Question the government
Challenge those in power to justify their actions and policies


Question all you assume to be true
Don't take anything for granted, ask questions and seek the truth


We made our money off the towers we tombed
Some people profit from tragedy and destruction


We made our money off our land on the moon
Some people profit from false claims or illusions


I want some fucking proof
I demand evidence to support claims or actions


I want the God damn truth
I am determined to find out what is really happening


Come on baby tell me come on
Urge someone to reveal the truth or take action


Hey you down below
Addressing those who are marginalized or ignored


You may not have a stage but you have stone
Even though you may not have formal power, you have a voice and a role to play


So let us be your rock, to rock and roll
Let us support you and join forces to create change


And dance the way you do
Express yourself and be true to who you are


Change your ways
Adopt new attitudes or behaviors that lead to positive change


Become a staple for your peers through the end of days
Be a reliable and influential figure for those around you, even in difficult times


These days they send you to the gallows for questioning
Questioning authority can have severe consequences and may be met with hostility


R.!
Short for 'revolution', indicating a call to action for major social change


F.!
Short for 'freedom', indicating a desire for liberty and autonomy


I.!
Short for 'independence', indicating a desire to break free from oppressive forces


D.!
Short for 'democracy', indicating a desire for equal rights and representation for all citizens


Chips in every single person that you see
All individuals are subject to surveillance and control mechanisms, often without their knowledge


Overtaxed, overworked, underpaid
Many individuals are exploited and mistreated by those in power


Now we're tagged with a radio frequency
Individuals have no privacy and are subject to tracking and monitoring


It's time to wake up and smell the shit
Stop ignoring the negative aspects of society and take action to change them


We're neck deep in it
We are heavily involved in a problematic system and must take responsibility for making it better


Their lies were formed to slowly eat at you
False information and propaganda are used to manipulate and control individuals


The bugs under my skin are on the creeping again
Feeling frustrated and uncomfortable with how things are going in society


Join in hands or let us remain
Either work together to create change or continue to suffer the consequences of the current system


An accomplice in the shadows of our government's gain
Continuing to support or comply with corrupt government entities makes us complicit in their problematic actions


Was there ever a man on the moon?
Questioning a significant event or idea that has been presented without actual evidence




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Comments from YouTube:

LifeOnHerTongue

Holy shit! I remembered the lyrics out of nowhere and came to good ol' Youtube where I was hit over the head by nostalgia. What a great tune after all these years.

Mrboobieschrissy

FUCKING AMAZING BAND <3

rutledge123

well, they have this one called zombie dog, then they have one called let our violins be heard, and they just recently released their debut cd these cards we're dealt, and i have the original copy of that, so im not sure if the new one has different songs on it or not u can find them on myspace and purevolume, their signed to tragic hero records, hope that helps and if u dont like mainstream music, look at the underground, its much better

Ominiumshadow24

I remembered these guys doing gigs in nj back then. Reminds of 36 crazyfists

rutledge123

i live in sc, they come to columbia to play a pretty good bit which isnt that bad of a drive from where i live, its been a while since i have seen em though...

Poncho4NCVox

Damn I miss these guys. Met them at Somewhere Else Tavern in Greensboro when I was a freshmen in 2003... Before they were forced to change there name to SCKAPEGOAT... (Then they got the legal rights to change it to what it is now... blah, blah, blah... yadda yadda yadda...) To bad they can't come back there.

Till H

So how many albums dose this band have? Cuz I realy like there music and I normally dont likee any music nowerdays

rutledge123

i wanna put another up off the cd, i was thinking "the room in which i sit" or should i do from there old cds? any opinions

rutledge123

its Radio Frequency IDentification its a device that can be placed in animals or humans so someone can track them anywhere they go, similar to lojack for a person

rutledge123

yea, ill put it up, just gotta find the cd to put it on this cpu, then ill put it up

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