Guillotine
Stray from the Path Lyrics


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Desperate people never stay desperate forever
Desperate people never stay desperate forever

Death I can guarantee
As quick as a cut can bleed
When it drops it can't be stopped
No plan B, just the guillotine
Death I can guarantee
As quick as a cut can bleed
When it drops it can't be stopped
No plan B, just the guillotine

1776 ways to die
Choose one
What's done is done
Lepers and lobbyists
Loyalty arsonists
My kingdom come
A nation of narcissists
Peddling arsenic
In God we trust
But nothing is sacred
It's all for the taking
No glory for gluttons
Insubordinates, fuck 'em

Death I can guarantee
As quick as a cut can bleed
When it drops it can't be stopped
No plan B, just the guillotine
Death I can guarantee
As quick as a cut can bleed
When it drops it can't be stopped
No plan B, just the guillotine

Handshakes and heads on a stake
I gotta hand it to 'em, while I hand it to 'em
(Seal your fate)
Modern problems
Medieval solutions
Mob violence
Restitution
You want guerilla movement
Lessons are learned
With every table turned
(Watch it burn)
And when the smoke clears
The light shines
One last time off the sharp steel

Let's see you try and find a way out of this
Let's see you try and buy your way out of this
Let's see you try and find a way out of this
Let's see you try and buy your way out of this (you stupid fuck)

Let's see you try and find a way out of this
Let's see you try and buy your way out of this
Let's see you try and find a way out of this
Let's see you try and buy your way out of this
You stupid fuck

We tried it your way and it's broken
It's over, the people have spoken
The desperate won't stay desperate forever

Death I can guarantee
As quick as a cut can bleed
When it drops it can't be stopped
No plan B, just the guillotine
Death I can guarantee
As quick as a cut can bleed
When it drops it can't be stopped
Here comes the guillotine

Off with their fucking heads




Off with their fucking heads
Off with their fucking heads

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of "Guillotine" by Stray from the Path express frustration and anger towards societal and political systems that oppress and exploit the desperate and vulnerable. The repetition of the line "Desperate people never stay desperate forever" serves as a reminder that the struggle for justice and equality will persist.


The song uses the imagery of the guillotine, a symbol of execution during the French Revolution, to convey the idea of a swift and irreversible judgment. The lyrics suggest that the powers at play offer no alternative, no "plan B," only the guillotine. It implies that the oppressed have no choice but to rebel against the oppressive system.


The song also criticizes the corrupt and broken state of society. References to historical events like 1776 (the American Revolutionary War) and the notion of a nation of narcissists and peddlers of arsenic highlight the disillusionment with those in power. The lyrics condemn the greed and self-interest of the ruling class, symbolized by "glory for gluttons."


In the final part of the song, the lyrics challenge those who believe they can escape from their actions or buy their way out of their responsibilities. It emphasizes that the people, the "desperate," have ultimately spoken and won't remain suppressed forever.


Line by Line Meaning

Desperate people never stay desperate forever
People in desperate situations will eventually find a way out and improve their circumstances.


Death I can guarantee, As quick as a cut can bleed, When it drops it can't be stopped, No plan B, just the guillotine
Death is inevitable and irreversible, just like the swift and deadly blade of a guillotine.


1776 ways to die, Choose one, What's done is done
There are numerous ways to meet one's end, and once a choice is made, there is no going back.


Lepers and lobbyists, Loyalty arsonists, My kingdom come, A nation of narcissists, Peddling arsenic
Society is filled with corrupt individuals, those who manipulate others for personal gain and contribute to a toxic and self-centered culture.


In God we trust, But nothing is sacred, It's all for the taking, No glory for gluttons, Insubordinates, fuck 'em
Although people claim to have faith in God, they have lost sight of what is truly sacred and exploit everything for personal gain. Those who resist authority are disregarded and dismissed.


Handshakes and heads on a stake, I gotta hand it to 'em, while I hand it to 'em, (Seal your fate)
People who are willing to betray others will eventually face the consequences of their actions, even if they initially appear successful.


Modern problems, Medieval solutions, Mob violence, Restitution
Contemporary issues are often approached with archaic and violent methods, resulting in chaos and attempts to restore justice.


You want guerilla movement, Lessons are learned, With every table turned, (Watch it burn)
Those seeking a rebellious and disruptive movement aim to teach valuable lessons by overturning the existing power structure, causing it to collapse.


And when the smoke clears, The light shines, One last time off the sharp steel
After the chaos and destruction, there is an opportunity for clarity and enlightenment, symbolized by the glimmer off the sharp blade of the guillotine.


Let's see you try and find a way out of this, Let's see you try and buy your way out of this, You stupid fuck
Mocking those who believe they can escape the consequences of their actions through manipulation or wealth, emphasizing their foolishness.


We tried it your way and it's broken, It's over, the people have spoken, The desperate won't stay desperate forever
The current system or approach has failed, and the voices of the oppressed have risen above, signaling that those in desperate situations will eventually find justice and change.


Off with their fucking heads
A call to eliminate those in power who have caused harm and oppression.




Lyrics © Songtrust Ave
Written by: Andrew Dijorio, Anthony Altamura, Craig Reynolds, Tom Williams, Will Putney

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