False Flag
Stray From the Path Lyrics


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F E A R you listening?
Red, White and Blue won't look out for you
F E A R you listening?
Land of the free? Where is our liberty?
F E A R you listening?
Red, White and Blue won't look out for you
F E A R you listening?
Land of the free? where is our liberty?

We the people just wanna feel safe
By destroying ourselves and everything in our way
We the people live in fear and faith
While we struggle to get by on a minimum wage
We the people just wanna feel safe
By destroying ourselves and everything in our way
We the people live in fear and don't wanna break the chains
We're enslaved by our ignorant ways

We are, we are, we are hopeless, the only ones to blame
Feeding on the wounds, living off the remains
We are lab rats, for a routine test
Turning the wheel, doing what we do best
We are hopeless, the only ones to blame
Scared to death and so conveniently tamed
So stay calm, don't wanna rattle the cage
Don't wanna wake up the snake, he hasn't eaten in days

The TV screen is spreading disease
Check your head
Before you know it, you bought their scheme
Now you're dead
We are programmed, mindless role-players
Be aware
I spill my guts for you and I'll spell it out for you

We the people just wanna feel safe
By destroying ourselves and everything in our way
We the people live in fear and faith
While we struggle to get by on a minimum wage

F E A R you listening?
Red, White and Blue won't look out for you
F E A R you listening?
Land of the free? Where is our liberty?
F E A R you listening?
Red, White and Blue won't look out for you
F E A R you listening?
Land of the free? where is our liberty?

This just in
So don't touch that dial, this is not your regularly scheduled program
(We are under attack)
The suits and ties are full of lies, they don't have our back
(We are under attack)

So lock your doors and hammer nails in the boards
Cover your windows baby, here comes the storm
Here comes the storm

The TV screen is spreading disease
Check your head
Before you know it, you bought their scheme
Now you're dead
We are programmed, mindless role-players
Be aware
I spill my guts for you and I'll spell it out for you

F E A R you listening?
F E A R you listening?
F E A R you listening?
Red, White and Blue won't look out for you
F E A R you listening?
Land of the free? where is our liberty?
F E A R you listening?
F E A R you listening?

We are under attack, we are under attack
F E A R you listening?
Red, White and Blue won't look out for you




F E A R you listening?
Land of the free? where is our liberty?

Overall Meaning

The song "False Flag" by Stray from the Path is a commentary on the state of the United States and its government. The song is a critique of the government's abandonment of the principles of liberty and freedom that it is pledged to protect. The song opens with the line "F E A R you listening?" which is an indictment of the fear-mongering tactics used by the government to control the populace. This is followed by the line "Red, White and Blue won't look out for you" which suggests that the country's iconic symbol of freedom and patriotism has become a hollow shell that no longer represents the people.


The chorus of the song suggests that the government has failed the people, leaving them to fend for themselves in a world of increasing danger and insecurity. The line "We the people just wanna feel safe" suggests that the people are looking for protection and security, but the government has failed to deliver. The song suggests that the people have become enslaved by their own ignorance and fear, and that they are at risk of being consumed by their own weaknesses and insecurities.


Overall, "False Flag" is a powerful critique of the state of the United States and its government. It is a call to action for the people to take responsibility for their own well-being and to demand that their government live up to its promises.


Line by Line Meaning

F E A R you listening?
Are you paying attention to the fear mongering happening around us?


Red, White and Blue won't look out for you
The American government and its symbols are not going to protect you.


Land of the free? Where is our liberty?
If America is supposed to be a free country, why are we not really free?


We the people just wanna feel safe
As citizens, all we want is to be secure and protected.


By destroying ourselves and everything in our way
But in our fear, we end up causing harm to ourselves and those around us.


We the people live in fear and faith
We balance our fear with a belief that everything will ultimately be okay.


While we struggle to get by on a minimum wage
Yet we are crippled by poverty, barely making ends meet.


We're enslaved by our ignorant ways
Our ignorance about the issues consumes us and holds us captive.


We are hopeless, the only ones to blame
We are responsible for our own despair and desperation.


Feeding on the wounds, living off the remains
We only perpetuate our problems by dwelling in our pain and losses.


We are lab rats, for a routine test
We live our lives as if following a script, blindly accepting what is expected of us.


Turning the wheel, doing what we do best
We continue our daily grind, secure in our routines and habits.


Scared to death and so conveniently tamed
We are afraid of what could happen if we rebel against the oppressive system, so we stay complacent.


So stay calm, don't wanna rattle the cage
We don't want to cause a stir that would risk upsetting the status quo.


Don't wanna wake up the snake, he hasn't eaten in days
We avoid provoking those in power who have been neglected or starved of their desires.


The TV screen is spreading disease
Media is perpetuating our problems by promoting harmful messages and ideas.


Check your head
Wake up and stay alert to the dangers and deceit all around us.


Before you know it, you bought their scheme
If we're not careful, we'll fall prey to the corrupt institutions and their agenda.


Now you're dead
Our ignorance and complacency can be fatal for our well-being.


We are programmed, mindless role-players
We are not thinking for ourselves, but rather following the instructions of others.


Be aware
We need to stay vigilant and informed about the issues that affect us.


So lock your doors and hammer nails in the boards
We need to protect ourselves from the impending storm and dangers that may come our way.


Cover your windows baby, here comes the storm
We must brace ourselves for what's to come and seek shelter.


This just in
New information is coming to light about the issues around us.


The suits and ties are full of lies, they don't have our back
Those in positions of power and leadership are not looking out for our best interests.


We are under attack
We are facing serious problems that threaten our safety and security.




Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group, Royalty Network, KILLPHONIC, Songtrust Ave
Written by: Thomas Williams, Andrew Dijorio, Dan Bourke, Anthony Altamura, Andrew Di Jorio, WILLIAM SCOTT PUTNEY

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