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Lights Out
Scaterd Few Lyrics
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Listen to the life flowing out of my lips
One must beseech the truth a little while
SCENE:
Colour fascination is spreading 'cross the nation
Facism style
I understand the need for man to clan together
But in your haste remember Korah
YOUTH:
Like packs of dogs try to run for ever
Please stop William
The wrong assassination
Gangs stirs William
Not cool for boys like me
Bang bang bang
He was shot three times in the back of the head
CLIQUES:
Unified we might persuade our local terrorist
Blackened regime heed the cry of a Scaterd Few
CLIQUES:
Like the brothers on the Berlin Wall
These walls need knocking too
Please stop William
The wrong assassination
Gangs stirs William
Not cool for boys like me
Please stop the killing
The song "Lights Out" by Scaterd Few addresses a pressing issue at the time of its release, i.e. the rise of fascism and the dangers that accompany it. The lyrics in the first scene suggest that the singer is trying to speak about life and truth, but it is not being heard by those around them. The second scene talks about the spread of "color fascination," which can be interpreted as the rise of racist ideologies or fascist beliefs. The youth in the song implore for those who want to "clan together" to remember the story of Korah, a biblical figure who led a rebellion against Moses and was punished for his actions.
The song also highlights the importance of unity in fighting against oppressive regimes. The cliques try to "persuade" local terrorists and appeal to the "Blackened regime" while comparing themselves to the brothers who brought down the Berlin Wall. In the end, they appeal to William, who may be an individual in power, to stop the wrongful assassinations and gang violence around them.
Overall, the song is a call to action, urging people to step up and fight against oppressive and dangerous beliefs that threaten to destroy society. The use of biblical references and comparisons to historical events adds weight to the message and emphasizes the urgency of the situation.
Line by Line Meaning
Listen to the life flowing out of my lips
Pay attention to what I'm saying and the message I'm conveying
One must beseech the truth a little while
We must seek the truth, but it may take some time and effort
Colour fascination is spreading 'cross the nation
Racist views and ways of thinking are spreading throughout the country
Facism style
These views and ways of thinking are associated with fascism
I understand the need for man to clan together
I recognize the importance of people coming together and forming communities
But in your haste remember Korah
However, we must be cautious and remember the consequences of blind allegiance and groupthink, as exemplified by the biblical story of Korah
Like packs of dogs try to run for ever
People form groups and cliques as a means of self-preservation and survival, but sometimes it leads to a never-ending cycle of violence and conflict
Please stop William
The violence and killing caused by gangs and similar groups must end
The wrong assassination
Taking someone's life as a result of misguided beliefs and actions
Gangs stirs William
Gangs and other groups incite violence and unrest, leading to more harm and damage
Not cool for boys like me
This kind of behavior and mentality is not acceptable or beneficial for young people like myself
Bang bang bang
A gruesome depiction of the act of killing someone, emphasizing the violent and destructive nature of such actions
He was shot three times in the back of the head
Further details of the violent death and senseless killing of an individual
Unified we might persuade our local terrorist
We need to come together and work towards persuading those who hold extremist, violent beliefs and seek to cause harm or terror to others in our own communities
Blackened regime heed the cry of a Scaterd Few
Those in power who perpetuate these negative, violent ideologies and actions need to pay attention to the cries and protests of the few who stand against them
Like the brothers on the Berlin Wall
Just as people worked together to break down the physical wall separating East and West Berlin, we should come together to tear down the figurative walls of hatred and divisiveness that exist within our society
These walls need knocking too
We need to take action and work towards breaking down these barriers and bridging the gaps between people of different backgrounds and beliefs
Please stop the killing
The repeated and senseless violence and killing must come to an end for the betterment of society and humanity as a whole
Contributed by Landon O. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
Nathaniel Esquivel
I am a Christian. I am a punk. Finding this couldn't be a bigger breathe of fresh air. Pure gold.
Edward Dore
I'm not the biggest punk fan, but Ive loved this album since it's release, I had the pleasure of seeing them at Cornerstone a few times.
Jeff Summers
This album only gets better over time, and it was pretty good to begin with.
crim ovit
Thank you so much for uploading this whole recording. I've been looking for this for some time. Haven't heard this in many years and absolutely love it. Bless your heart.
Rudy Garcia
PURE CLASSIC...LOVE IT....
David KILLING GIANTS
So true ..no one can care in this room if I die if I die right in front of your eyes...so true....I love Scaterd few...the Chameleon
sopider sopider
Hi, my name is Alan. I totally believe everything I am told on television. Kill the sarx, LOL. Pastor Bob FTW!!!!
eftupworld
Lights ooouuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuut!
darrell latham
PLEASE STOP WILLIAM!
Bill Davis
Yes f t w found the way