Melt
Socialized Crucifixion Lyrics
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Helping families perish helping families die
Everything you buy Nike or shop at The Gap
You strengthen their enslavement, Those who sleep in crap
-And then we'll pay the taxes to invade and wipe them clean
Force them to bow down to their imperialist machine
The stronger our resistance the better their chance
Look beneath the surface for there you will find
Old memories of slavery you thought we left behind
Your children can eat, your children can play
But don't for get the child you enslaved today!
-CHORUS
That's not the only child you helped kill
The life of your inner child has been frozen still
Frozen by the hatred ignorance that's felt
But you'll never really realize all the pain you have dealt
Melt the ice, let your inner child be
Cuz when all the children meet is when we'll really feel free!!!
-CHORUS
- FEEL FREE!
The song "Melt" by Socialized Crucifixion expresses the idea that consumerism and the choices we make as consumers can have negative consequences on people in other parts of the world. The lyrics suggest that when we support companies like Nike or The Gap, we are actually supporting the exploitation of workers and perpetuating the cycle of poverty and enslavement. The song also touches on the idea of imperialism and the role of taxes in supporting military actions that lead to the deaths of innocent people. The chorus emphasizes the idea that the choices we make have far-reaching consequences and that we should strive to be more conscious and responsible consumers.
Line by Line Meaning
Helping families suffer, helping families cry
You are indirectly contributing to the suffering of families through your actions.
Helping families perish helping families die
Your actions are causing harm to families and can potentially lead to their destruction.
Everything you buy Nike or shop at The Gap
Your consumer habits are playing a role in fueling the system that enslaves others.
You strengthen their enslavement, Those who sleep in crap
Your actions are helping to maintain the cycle of oppression for those who live in poverty and deprivation.
And then we'll pay the taxes to invade and wipe them clean
Taxpayer money is being used to support violent imperialistic actions that harm others.
Force them to bow down to their imperialist machine
Oppressed people are being forced to submit to the oppressive system that harms them.
The stronger our resistance the better their chance
By resisting the system of oppression, we have a better chance of creating positive change for those who are being harmed.
So when your shopping take more than a glance!
Take a closer look at the products you buy and the systems they support.
Look beneath the surface for there you will find
To understand the true impact of your actions, you must look beyond the surface and examine the systems that support them.
Old memories of slavery you thought we left behind
The legacy of slavery still persists in our society today and affects the lives of many people.
Your children can eat, your children can play
Your privilege allows your children to have basic needs and enjoy life without facing the same struggles as others.
But don't forget the child you enslaved today!
Your actions have consequences for others, including children who may be impacted by your support of oppressive systems.
That's not the only child you helped kill
Your actions may have contributed to the harm or even death of other children as well.
The life of your inner child has been frozen still
Your own emotional wounds from past traumas or experiences may prevent you from fully understanding the impact of your actions.
Frozen by the hatred ignorance that's felt
Your own biases and lack of knowledge can prevent you from taking positive action to help others.
But you'll never really realize all the pain you have dealt
You may not fully understand the extent of harm you have caused through your actions.
Melt the ice, let your inner child be
Overcome your emotional barriers and biases in order to truly understand the impact of your actions and take positive steps towards positive change.
Cuz when all the children meet is when we'll really feel free!!!
True freedom and liberation can be achieved once all people, including children, are free from oppression and able to thrive.
FEEL FREE!
A call to embrace freedom by working towards positive change in society and breaking down systems of oppression.
Contributed by Skyler W. Suggest a correction in the comments below.