Antagonist
Soen Lyrics

With the rejects and lonely, I blend
I empathize with those who have been rejected and those who feel lonely.

With the beggars and junkies I welcome the pain
I accept the pain that comes with associating with beggars and junkies.

Of a life as a target of blame
I recognize that my life may be viewed as a target of blame by some.

For the outcast who wouldn′t align
I stand up for those who refuse to conform to societal norms.

With the ruthless unfairness that rules on our time
I oppose and reject the unfair and cruel treatment that is prevalent in our society.

For the wolves, driven out by the lambs
I stand with the wolves who have been ostracized and oppressed by those in power.

You're mistaking the crook for the honest
You're failing to recognize the dishonesty and corruption of those in power.

While you′re building your homes far away from us
You're separating yourself from those who are less fortunate and in need of help.

Raising walls to keep us on the outside
You're building up barriers to keep the less fortunate out, excluding them from your privileged life.

Of your meaningless life
Your life lacks purpose and meaning, as you focus on superficial things and ignore those in need.

Fire up your guns
Rise up and fight for what you believe in.

To honor the ones
To pay tribute to those who have fought for what is right.

Who walk on the edge of the light to follow their cause
Those who are willing to push boundaries and fight for their beliefs, even in the face of opposition and adversity.

Defying the kings
Challenging the powerful and standing up against oppressive authority.

For the word that they preach is the wound
Their words are damaging and hurtful, causing harm and division in society.

That is making us bleed
Their actions are causing harm and pain to those who are less fortunate and oppressed.

I break my bread with the thieves
I choose to associate with those who are commonly viewed as criminals and outcasts.

I share my wine with the villain you fear
I'm not afraid to associate with those who are viewed as villains or enemies by others.

To be cursed by the ones you revere
I may be criticized or rejected by those who I admire or respect because of my association with those who are viewed negatively.

The weak and the bullied we are
Those who are oppressed and bullied are often the most vulnerable and in need of help.

The tyrant is feeding us crumbs from his hand
Those in power often give the oppressed just enough to survive, while holding all the real power and control.

Celebrate a disheartening life
We have become desensitized to and normalized living in difficult and challenging conditions, even though it is a cause for concern.

Dishonesty cracks in the light
The truth will eventually come out and lies and deceit will be revealed.

Necessity forces the proud to be humble
When it comes down to survival and basic needs, even those who are typically proud or arrogant may be forced to be humble and accept help.

Failure in life purifies
The challenges and setbacks we face in life can help us grow and become better individuals.

Dependency dampens the wild
Relying too heavily on others can stifle one's creativity and freedom.

Inequity weighs down the motion of progress
Inequality and injustice can hold back progress and development in society.

Life isn't just to survive
We should strive to live life to the fullest and not just focus on survival.

Fire up the guns
Fight for what you believe in and stand up for justice and equality.

Light up the flame and they will hear
Shine a light on the issues at hand and raise awareness, and people will start to take notice.

Let anger be the voice that speaks
Use your passion and anger to fuel your fight for what is right and make your voice heard.

Born as a shade in the dark
Many people are born into difficult situations or circumstances, without much hope or opportunity.

Like a stain of shame on the flag of our cultural pride
The societal issues and inequalities that exist are a source of shame and something that we should strive to fix.

Are we all
Do we all share this same sense of shame and responsibility?

Unaware of our loss?
Do we understand the gravity of the situation and the impact of societal inequalities?

For a part of our kin we refuse
We reject and ignore members of our society who are in need and suffering.

To relieve and condemn to exile
We fail to provide assistance to those in need and often ostracize them, making their situation worse.