1) A rock n roll band … Read Full Bio ↴There are two bands called Striking Distance.
1) A rock n roll band from Sweden.
2) Modern DC Hardcore band.
Hated
Striking Distance Lyrics
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When you pay for your friends
Of your elitist show well I don't fit in!
Live for commercial identity
Fuck acceptance – because I'd rather be
Hated – not like you!
Hated – I hate you too!
Hated – not like you!
Hear only what you want to believe
Don't deny where your motivation lies
So easy to tell you're deceived
It's this thinking I live to defy!
I want to be – what have I got do?
To make you see – I'm not like you
I would destroy everything
That you stand for
But do you know?
The danger's here we are the ones to fear
Do you feel the same?
Unseen cause do you stand against
What feels safe?
The song "Hated" by Striking Distance is a rebellious track that challenges conformity and challenges the listener to embrace their individuality even if it means being despised. The lyrics suggest that the singer is tired of trying to fit into an elitist crowd that only accepts people based on their commercial identity. The trouble begins when one tries to pay for friends and fit into a mold that doesn't suit them. Instead, the singer declares that they embrace their unpopularity and rather be hated than be a part of a superficial group that denies their true identity.
The lyrics suggest that the listener only hears what they want to believe and are deceived by their narrow mindset. The singer wants to be something different and asks, "what have I got to do to make you see I'm not like you?" The song suggests that the singer wants to destroy everything that the listener stands for. The danger is here, and the singer believes that they are the ones to fear. The lyrics seem to imply that there is an unseen cause that we should stand against, even if it feels safe.
Overall, "Hated" is a song about the importance of embracing one's individuality and rejecting conformity. The lyrics suggest that it is better to be hated for being yourself than to compromise and try to fit into a mold that doesn't suit you.
Line by Line Meaning
The trouble begins
The problem arises
When you pay for your friends
When you try to buy friendships
Of your elitist show well I don't fit in!
I don't belong in your exclusive group
Live for commercial identity
Live to create a profitable image
Fuck acceptance – because I'd rather be
I don't care to be accepted by others
Hated – not like you!
I prefer to be disliked instead of being like you
Hated – I hate you too!
I hate you back
Hear only what you want to believe
Listen only to what you choose to accept as true
Don't deny where your motivation lies
Don't ignore where your drive comes from
So easy to tell you're deceived
It's obvious you're being misled
It's this thinking I live to defy!
I thrive on rejecting this kind of thinking
I want to be – what have I got do?
What should I do to become what I want to be?
To make you see – I'm not like you
To show you that I am different from you
I would destroy everything
I am willing to ruin everything
That you stand for
That which you believe in
But do you know?
Do you understand?
The danger's here we are the ones to fear
We are the ones to be afraid of
Do you feel the same?
Do you share the same feeling?
Unseen cause do you stand against
Do you oppose the hidden motives?
What feels safe?
What appears to be secure?
Contributed by Camden L. Suggest a correction in the comments below.