Draggin' Them Down
Scarlet White Lyrics


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Brother to brother, you let the fallen drown.
While they reach for hope, you let them go, they see no savior now.
Anger for anger, I finish what you start.
Walk away you swine, and draw the line, I'll lead the broken hearts.

Leading them all to die, tonight (Draggin' them down)
You don't see what's going on!
Draggin them down, draggin them down.
You don't care what's going on!
Draggin them down, draggin them down.





Never no never, will I let a brother die.
With no chance to fight, I'll help the blind, Let's raise the dead to life.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of the song "Draggin' Them Down" by the band Scarlet White strike a powerful chord about the importance of standing by others in their times of need. Opening with the poignant lines "Brother to brother, you let the fallen drown," the lyrics speak to the idea that people often abandon those who are struggling, leaving them with no hope or savior. The song emphasizes the importance of not turning our backs on those in need and of reaching out to help them, even when it's not easy.


The lyrics then move on to an unsettling image of anger begetting anger and the singer promising to finish what another person has started. There's a hint of threat in these words, followed by the line "I'll lead the broken hearts." This line seems to say that, despite the anger and aggression, the singer is ultimately motivated by compassion and wants to help those who have been let down by others.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "Draggin' them down" to emphasize the idea that when we don't help others, we pull them down with us. The bridge of the song then echoes the ideas expressed earlier in the song, with the singer promising to never let another brother die and to help those who are blind to find a way forward. The lyrics ultimately serve as a call to action for listeners to be aware of the struggles of those around them and to do what they can to help lift others up.


Line by Line Meaning

Brother to brother, you let the fallen drown.
You abandon your fellow men in need and let them suffer.


While they reach for hope, you let them go, they see no savior now.
People look for your help, but their efforts are in vain because you do not assist them, and they lose hope.


Anger for anger, I finish what you start.
You initiate conflict and I respond by concluding it in a positive manner.


Walk away you swine, and draw the line, I'll lead the broken hearts.
You are a despicable person who abandons the suffering, but I will take charge and guide the afflicted.


Leading them all to die, tonight (Draggin' them down)
By neglecting their needs, you cause them to perish.


You don't see what's going on!
You are oblivious to the pain and suffering of others.


Draggin them down, draggin them down.
You are pulling others down with you because of your own shortcomings.


You don't care what's going on!
You have no interest in helping or supporting others.


Never no never, will I let a brother die.
I will always be there to assist and support you.


With no chance to fight, I'll help the blind, Let's raise the dead to life.
Even those who cannot defend themselves, I will assist them, and let us restore joy and happiness to the afflicted.




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