Renegade
Squad Five*o Lyrics
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I hit the road, and make my getaway.
Cause they'll control you.
They'll put you up on the shelf.
You gotta break away, so you can be yourself.
So now I'm running, I got the nigh ton my side.
It's revolution, and I'm along for the ride.
And I spell 'trouble' with a capital 'T'.
When it's all been said and done.
I am on the run.
Running through the night.
To the other side.
Like a renegade.
They want to mess with me.
Cause I'm a problem in their philosophy.
But if they want me, they better make it quick.
Cause when the night falls, I'm in my element.
I slip away baby, into the night.
And in the darkness I begin to fight.
I fight for freedom, and it comes with a price.
Cause they controlled me once, but it won't happen twice.
Like a renegade.
In "Renegade", Squad Five*O talks about the importance of breaking free from societal constructs in order to be true to oneself. The opening lines, "I pack my bags, and I'm leaving today. I hit the road, and make my getaway," speak to their desire for independence and to escape the clutches of those who seek to control them. The lyrics suggest that there are forces out there that work to keep people in line, putting them on a shelf and limiting their potential. But the singer of the song believes that to truly live life, one must break away from the traditional paths and be themselves.
As the song progresses, the lyrics turn to themes of rebellion and trouble. The song is about a renegade who's always on the run and ready for a fight, challenging the establishment and its representatives. The singer doesn't look for trouble, but it seems to find him, and he's not afraid to face it head-on. Squad Five*O argues that instead of running from trouble or being afraid of it, one should embrace it and fight for what they believe in, no matter the cost. The repeated phrase, "Like a renegade," conveys the singer's rebellious nature and their unyielding determination to live life on their own terms.
Line by Line Meaning
I pack my bags, and I'm leaving today.
I am leaving this place and starting anew.
I hit the road, and make my getaway.
I am making a clean break and getting out of here.
Cause they'll control you.
Others will try to control and manipulate you.
They'll put you up on the shelf.
They will try to limit your potential and hold you back.
You gotta break away, so you can be yourself.
You need to escape their influence and find your true identity.
So now I'm running, I got the night on my side.
I am moving quickly and confidently in the cover of darkness.
It's revolution, and I'm along for the ride.
There is change in the air, and I am excited to be a part of it.
And I spell 'trouble' with a capital 'T'.
I am a wild and unpredictable force to be reckoned with.
I don't go looking for trouble, it just keeps following me.
I don't seek out conflict, but it seems to find me anyway.
When it's all been said and done.
After everything that has happened.
I am on the run.
I am fleeing from those who seek to control me.
Running through the night.
Moving quickly and fearlessly under cover of darkness.
To the other side.
To a place of freedom and independence.
Like a renegade.
Like someone who has broken free from the constraints of society.
They want to mess with me.
They want to challenge and control me.
Cause I'm a problem in their philosophy.
Because I represent a fundamental challenge to their beliefs and way of life.
But if they want me, they better make it quick.
If they want to capture or control me, they'll have to act fast.
Cause when the night falls, I'm in my element.
I am most powerful and free when operating under cover of darkness.
I slip away baby, into the night.
I sneak away to escape their grasp under the cover of darkness.
And in the darkness I begin to fight.
While hidden from view, I resist their attempts to control me.
I fight for freedom, and it comes with a price.
I stand up for my right to be my own person, even if it means facing consequences.
Cause they controlled me once, but it won't happen twice.
I refuse to let others control me again, I will do whatever it takes to maintain my autonomy.
Like a renegade.
Once again, like someone who has broken free from the constraints of society.
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