Discography:
• In the Light of the Sun (1993)
• Let It Blast (1998)
• Punk Rock and Soul (1999)
• Grand Fury (2000)
• The Red, White and Black (2004)
• Have A Little Faith (2006)
• Hard Sweet and Sticky (2008)
• Black Lightning (2010)
• Covers [EP] (2016)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.1 (2017)
• Punk Funk Rock Soul Vol.2 (2018)
Psychotic Hate Man
The BellRays Lyrics
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Just for living on the outside
People act like I’m a danger
Just for living out my life
But if I tried just once to reach out and help someone
without them having to come to me begging
and giving me everything I need first
Psychotic Hate Man
I see hate and I see anger
Everywhere but in my own mind
It’s a door that I won’t open
It’s a train that I won’t ride
And as the twenty foot walls of black concrete
steel and glass of my life comes tumbling down
I blame the world and give it truth and disdain
cause I’m a
Psychotic Hate Man
Break the silence with a silence
The noise I never made at all shines
I’ve got pain and I’ve got anger
And that’s all I need to get by
Everyone, everywhere, nobody ever gave me nothing all the time
except the ones who saved my life
but they don’t count cause they’re everyone too
and I’m a
Psychotic Hate Man
Psychotic Hate Man
Psychotic Hate Man
Psychotic Hate Man
The BellRays's song Psychotic Hate Man speaks about the struggles of living as an outsider, a "stranger" in a world where people judge and exclude those who do not conform to their standard of normalcy. The lyrics touch upon the singer's frustrations and pain, as he speaks about the hate and anger that he sees everywhere, but refuses to let it consume him like a disease. He recognizes his own tendencies towards anger and hurt, but in spite of this, he refuses to let it take over his life. In a moment of vulnerability, the singer wonders if he can try to help others, without them having to first give him something in return. He is aware that his reputation precedes him and feels trapped by the label of being a "Psychotic Hate Man".
The song's lyrics are incredibly expressive and convey a powerful sense of alienation and frustration. The singer's defiance is evident throughout the song, as he refuses to let himself be defined by the perceptions of others. Overall, the song speaks to the universal human desire to be accepted and included in a world that can often feel very isolating.
Line by Line Meaning
People say that I’m a stranger
Others perceive me as an outsider
Just for living on the outside
Simply for not conforming to societal norms
People act like I’m a danger
Others treat me as though I am a threat
Just for living out my life
For simply living as myself
But if I tried just once to reach out and help someone
If I were to offer assistance without being prompted
without them having to come to me begging
Without relying on someone to ask for aid first
and giving me everything I need first
And providing me with everything I require in advance
maybe they wouldn’t call me a
Perhaps I would not be labeled as a
Psychotic Hate Man
Individual perceived as deranged and malevolent
I see hate and I see anger
I observe animosity and rage
Everywhere but in my own mind
Except within my own thoughts and feelings
It’s a door that I won’t open
It's an experience I do not want to encounter
It’s a train that I won’t ride
It's a path I will not take
And as the twenty foot walls of black concrete
As the overwhelming walls of darkness surround me
steel and glass of my life comes tumbling down
The façade I have created collapses
I blame the world and give it truth and disdain
I fault society and hold it in contempt
cause I’m a
Because I am a
Psychotic Hate Man
Individual perceived as deranged and malevolent
Break the silence with a silence
Use silence to overpower additional silence
The noise I never made at all shines
The lack of attention I received now gains recognition
I’ve got pain and I’ve got anger
I endure hurt and animosity
And that’s all I need to get by
That's all that I require to survive
Everyone, everywhere, nobody ever gave me nothing all the time
Each and every individual neglected to offer aid repeatedly
except the ones who saved my life
With the exception of those who have preserved my existence
but they don’t count cause they’re everyone too
Although they are part of the collective population
and I’m a
And I am a
Psychotic Hate Man
Individual perceived as deranged and malevolent
Psychotic Hate Man
Individual perceived as deranged and malevolent
Psychotic Hate Man
Individual perceived as deranged and malevolent
Psychotic Hate Man
Individual perceived as deranged and malevolent
Contributed by Austin G. Suggest a correction in the comments below.