Abolish Government / Silent Majority
T.S.O.L. Lyrics


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Abolish government
There's nothing to it
Forget about God
He's no innocent
We live by a system
Of perfect goals
People vs. people who are bored and old
Life must rest on the man who represents

Looking for nothing in this
Campus with just friends
President the name




President the label
The highest man on the government table

Overall Meaning

The lyrics of T.S.O.L.'s song Abolish Government/Silent Majority speak to the anarchist ideology of wishing to dismantle the current social and political system. The song's title and opening line, "Abolish Government," is a direct call to action to overthrow the current government structure. It suggests that there is nothing fruitful that comes from the current system and instead advocates for anarchy. The song critiques not just the government but religion as well when it states, "Forget about God, he's no innocent." This can be interpreted as an argument that organized religion plays a role in holding back humanity from achieving true freedom and progress.


The song's theme of opposition to current societal structures continues when it says, "We live by a system of perfect goals, people vs. people who are bored and old." This line suggests that society is driven by an empty system that constantly pits people and groups against one another for no real purpose. It further suggests that this system is maintained by the older generation, which is not only "bored" but also complacent with the status quo.


Finally, the song touches on the idea that the man representing the government is the one who is to be held responsible when things go wrong. It states, "Life must rest on the man who represents." This ties into the anarchist belief that power corrupts, and that those who hold power should be held accountable for their actions.


Line by Line Meaning

Abolish government
We need to get rid of the government


There's nothing to it
It's an easy process


Forget about God
We don't need religion to guide us


He's no innocent
God is not blameless for the state of the world


We live by a system
Our society runs on a certain set of rules


Of perfect goals
We strive for an ideal world, but it's not attainable


People vs. people who are bored and old
Society is divided by conflict caused by those who are dissatisfied


Life must rest on the man who represents
The fate of the people is in the hands of the government leader


Looking for nothing in this
We have no purpose in this society


Campus with just friends
We are isolated from the rest of the world


President the name
The leader of the government is called the President


President the label
The title of President is just a label


The highest man on the government table
The President is the most powerful figure in the government




Lyrics © Peermusic Publishing
Written by: Jack Loyd Grisham, Michael Paul Roche, Ronald Lewis Emory, Todd Barnes

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