Soulfly incorporates many styles of metal with Brazilian tribal and world music. All of their first six studio albums debuted on the United States Billboard 200, with a peak position at number 32 for their second album, Primitive. Soulfly has been certified gold by the Recording Industry Association of America. The band has gone through numerous line-up changes, with Cavalera being the only constant member. In an interview with Max in 2015, it is revealed that the band's name was taken from the song "Headup" by Deftones, a song that Max collaborated on.
Studio albums
Soulfly (1998)
Primitive (2000)
3 (2002)
Prophecy (2004)
Dark Ages (2005)
Conquer (2008)
Omen (2010)
Enslaved (2012)
Savages (2013)
Archangel (2015)
Ritual (2018)
Totem (2022)
Prejudice
Soulfly Lyrics
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What seeds do we plant in an infant's mind?
Seeds of destruction
And don't you trust their kind?
This hate is deep-rooted, get rid of the weed
Destroying the harvest
Of peace that we need
Shame of all nations
We got to live in the same neighborhood
When you take a man's life it don't mean that you're good
Same blood runs through your veins
Your hate proves you're insane
See a man's face but you can't see his heart
Don't even know him but you tear him apart
Them kind of things, they're just killing off the Earth
Madness, mayhem, we must desert
Prejudice
Shame of all nations
Breeding hate, don't need no segregation
If dirty people are all I can see
Then in their eyes the same dirt covers me
Take off the blindfold, it's time to enlighten
Come out of the wickedness, step out of the night
One man's agony is another man's joy
For self satisfaction we're prepared to destroy
One man, one earth and one destiny
To kill Satan and give God the glory
Prejudice
Shame of a nation
Breeding hate, don't cause annihilation
For real
The lyrics of Soulfly's "Prejudice" address the issue of prejudice and hate that is prevalent in societies across the world. The opening line, "Shame of all nations," sets the tone for the song, calling out the negative impact that prejudice has on humanity. The song questions the way we raise our children, wondering what kind of seeds we plant in their minds. It highlights how hatred and anger are deeply-rooted within society and calls for the destruction of the weed of prejudice before it destroys the harvest of peace that we need.
The chorus, "Prejudice, shame of all nations, breeding hate don't need no segregation," emphasizes the idea that prejudice divides us all and is a destructive force that we should strive to eliminate. The song also offers a solution to the problem of prejudice by calling for a change in perspective. Instead of focusing on the differences between people, the song encourages us to see beyond those superficial qualities and recognize our shared humanity.
The second half of the song seems to address the violence that can result from prejudice. The lyrics point out that killing someone does not make you a good person, and that hate only proves that you are insane. The song urges listeners to see beyond a person's appearance or face, and to recognize that we all share the same blood and the same destiny.
Overall, "Prejudice" is a powerful message against the hatred and division that can arise from prejudice. It encourages us to see beyond our differences and focus on what unites us as a species.
Line by Line Meaning
Shame of all nations
The disgraceful actions of humanity are a source of shame for all people worldwide.
What seeds do we plant in an infant's mind?
What kind of values and beliefs are we instilling in our children from a young age that could lead to hateful thoughts and actions?
Seeds of destruction
These values and beliefs could lead to the destruction of peace and unity among people.
And don't you trust their kind?
The distrust and hatred towards people who are different from ourselves can result in devastating consequences.
This hate is deep-rooted, get rid of the weed
The hatred and prejudice ingrained within society must be uprooted and eliminated.
Destroying the harvest of peace that we need
If we continue to allow prejudice and hate to flourish, we will not be able to achieve a peaceful society that we all need and deserve.
Prejudice, shame of all nations
Prejudice is a shameful trait that affects all nations and causes division and harm.
We got to live in the same neighborhood
We must learn to coexist peacefully with those around us, regardless of any differences.
When you take a man's life it don't mean that you're good
Taking someone's life does not make you a hero or a good person. It only creates more pain and chaos.
Same blood runs through your veins
Regardless of racial or cultural differences, we all share a common humanity and should be treated with respect and dignity.
Your hate proves you're insane
The irrational and destructive nature of hate is a sign of mental instability and must be overcome.
See a man's face but you can't see his heart
We should not judge others solely on their appearance or ethnicity, but rather attempt to understand their character and values.
Don't even know him but you tear him apart
Discriminating against someone before taking the time to truly know them is a cruel and unjust behavior.
Them kind of things, they're just killing off the Earth
The propagation of hate and discrimination only leads to further division and destruction of our world.
Madness, mayhem, we must desert
We must break free from the cycle of violence and chaos caused by hatred and work towards a peaceful and harmonious society.
Breeding hate, don't need no segregation
Fostering hatred and division will not lead to a better society, and segregation only reinforces these negative values.
If dirty people are all I can see
If we only see others as inferior or unclean due to their ethnicity or culture, this is a reflection of our narrow-mindedness and prejudice.
Then in their eyes the same dirt covers me
Our prejudiced behavior towards others is reciprocated and reflects negatively on ourselves as well.
Take off the blindfold, it's time to enlighten
We must open our minds and hearts to different perspectives and work towards understanding and compassion.
Come out of the wickedness, step out of the night
We must reject the evils of hatred and discrimination and move towards a brighter and more compassionate future.
One man's agony is another man's joy
We must recognize that our actions and attitudes towards others can have a profound effect on their well-being and happiness.
For self satisfaction we're prepared to destroy
Our selfish desire for power or satisfaction can lead us down a path of destruction and harm to others.
One man, one earth and one destiny
We all share the same planet and our fates are intertwined. We must work together towards a peaceful and harmonious future.
To kill Satan and give God the glory
We must overcome the evils of hate and discrimination, and work towards a better world that reflects the values of compassion and love.
Prejudice, shame of a nation
Prejudice is a shameful trait that brings disgrace to the entire nation and its people.
Breeding hate, don't cause annihilation
Instead of fostering hatred that can lead to destruction and harm, we must promote empathy and understanding towards others.
Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group
Written by: CLIVE WEBBE, MASSIMILIANO A. CAVALERA
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Tyler Barker
I met a person at the bar, who was so into creating an influence.. there was girl next to me, and this dude, kinda looked sophiscated so to speak, was into tellin people about labs he had the buisness lingo down, but couldnt follow through on purpose.. he was talking about cheistry sets, and like antidotes and pahmesuitical labs or whatever the small one stop shops .. he ened up at "NANO data" anytime or Meta Data, when getting close realizing something, our whole conversation, i was giving him leads of influence like how to make it something real, but he was hooked on selling it, only took away what i was giving him problly days later so to speak, if it ever hit him I mean he had real company, a real buisness , like they had it set up so to speak, but iwas ginving him really strong influence like where he had to take one of them.... or on a piece of paper, with phone number email adress or website, it works if you put it on it so to speak. ... imagine i get 5 buisness cards everytime i got out, with out fuckin lying, i just talk to people start conversations tell thema bout the things i do give advice about infuence all that so to speak maybe break down some stradedgy or intellegence influence they alaways end up half way through buisness spceel, break down say "who are you" or ask me about what im wearing, ike how do you know this ( they kind of say it awesome, but they normal buy a shot walk a way fill guity about possibly mis repsenting who they where and know i have something to offer that goes with that truth stuff better than what was sorta kinda famboozled or faked in the past) like if im in a hoodie, in there in buisness clothes or tucked in, they wil ask me where that sweater came from, i say this is nice sweater ( no reason to be dumbfounded so to speak type stuff TGB the way i mean it) then they tell me how nice my sweate...
i told a guy the other day, i guy ive seen out multiple times, sometimes he has these weird gimics, sometimes he acts like hes playing the keyboard, or typing on a computer instead hes typying on the bar, using his head and stuff, (has upper middle scale vibe to him, like he might not actually have tarretz and just doing something on purpose or playing influences) he set next me a couple of weeks ago, showed me pictures of his daughter ( shes pretty hot, had some nices cars in the pictures to, he said "thats her boyfriends car) i said yea that nice ( i might of said some other things cool, but i thinking about the time i went on date with a girl, she asked me drive her car, and some guy in a ford gt ( sports car model) was chasing us down the road.. or stalking he was actually going the other way on 1-95 until he did a u-turn and chased down, he was out therre in that fancy car searching for the girl i was giong on date with or vacation, he also purposed to her, in a letter, let a note on her car while we were in school, with a diamond ring in it... So when i see these fancy boyfriend cars, ithink the way i would think, the girls or women was already better than that, she knew that but she was trying sell it to somebody, if dad liked it, well fuck that dude might as weel retire that car, or get a fuckin job a real job so to speak..
So anyways, i told this guy ( while we were shootin the shit), i hack the military, big comapnies, do lots of language stuff yoda yoda basically to him) he said, "good for you, and believe me its true like it was a nice way to say good for you" then he showed the pictures of his daughter type stuff.
Sometimes we just need to have a shit ton of fun, we can put brains somewhere in if your using the buisness card, just put it in that so to speak, and then know when its time to give your buisness card and email type stuff
Marcelo Góes
Prejudice
Shame of all nations
What seeds do we plant in an infant's mind?
Seeds of destruction
And don't you trust their kind?
This hate is deep-rooted, get rid of the weed
Destroying the harvest
Of peace that we need
Prejudice
Shame of all nations
We got to live in the same neighborhood
When you take a man's life it don't mean that you're good
Same blood runs through your veins
Your hate proves youre insane
See a man's face but you can't see his heart
Don't even know him but you tear him apart
Them kind of things, they're just killing off the Earth
Madness, mayhem, we must desert...
Prejudice
Shame of all nations
Breeding hate, don't need no segregation
If dirty people are all I can see
Then in their eyes the same dirt covers me
Take off the blindfold, it's time to enlighten
Come out of the wickedness, step out of the night
One man's agony is another man's joy
For self satisfaction we're prepared to destroy
One man, one earth and one destiny
To kill Satan and give God the glory...
Prejudice
Shame of a nation
Breeding hate, dont cause annihilation
For real...
justin core
This was one of their best songs to this day.
Para dise
I’ve been listening to this for years and will never get sick of hearing it.
HP Films
how in the living hell can someone dislike this ?
Shaggy gaming
God bless you man and your family,Soufly 4life.
HeyThatsAlex658
Poor taste in music!
zerobeachskim
love this song for years and till the end
Paul Leger
One of my favorite albums from soulfly so raw
ALEXANDRE TEIXEIRA BENJAMIN
Soulfy and its Tribal metal = Thrash+Hip Hop/Reggae influences+Tribal drums+Nu metal+algumas letras em português.Muito bom!
HeyThatsAlex658
This song is so good!
la metalera
El mejor album de Soulfly ♥