Switch On Your Brain
The Busters Lyrics


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look at all the fools how they yell in a crowd
they’re out to beat their enemies for crying out loud
they torch the homes of innocent men
and kill the poor and weak

don’t believe fanatics who create their own hype
they decide who’s guilty and start a useless fight
don’t let them confuse your mind
fight them back with all your might

switch on your brain
don’t be fooled by false promises these people make
switch on your brain
it’s time to tell those fascists to go hell

they think they are superior they think their life is so great
they are completely stupid you know their life is a fake
all the talk about color and race
doesn’t make much sense in a nowhere place

switch on your brain
don’t be fooled by false promises these people make
switch on your brain
it’s time to tell those fascists to go hell

the policies of racism are beating the drums of hate
this is an outrage we will no longer debate
if we are strong to get these fascist out
the human race can stand up and be proud

switch on your brain
don’t be fooled by false promises these people make
switch on your brain
it’s time to tell those fascists to go hell

switch on your brain
don’t be fooled by false promises these people make
switch on your brain
it’s time to tell those fascists to go hell

switch on your brain
switch on your brain
switch on your brain
switch on your brain
switch on your brain
switch on your brain




switch on your brain
switch on your brain

Overall Meaning

The Busters's song "Switch On Your Brain" is a poetic and political call-to-action against the danger posed by fascist ideology. The lyrics paint a disturbing picture of a society where violent mobs are encouraged to take justice into their own hands, rallying around false promises of superiority and an outdated mindset of racism. In the midst of the chaos, the singer implores listeners not to be swayed by the lies and propaganda of these dangerous groups. Instead, they should "switch on their brain" and fight back with all their might against the rise of fascism.


The song uses vivid imagery to drive its message home, painting a stark contrast between the hate-filled rhetoric of the fascists and the inclusive, humanistic values of those who stand against them. Ultimately, the message is one of hope and defiance: no matter how powerful these enemies may seem, the human spirit can triumph in the end if we stay strong and "switch on our brain".


Overall, "Switch On Your Brain" is a powerful and thought-provoking work of art that encourages us to always be vigilant against the forces of oppression and hate.




Line by Line Meaning

look at all the fools how they yell in a crowd
Observing how blindly and passionately people follow crowds without thinking for themselves


they’re out to beat their enemies for crying out loud
Those people blindly want to fight against perceived enemies without reason


they torch the homes of innocent men
These irrational people resort to destroying the homes of innocent people


and kill the poor and weak
They also target individuals who are already vulnerable


don’t believe fanatics who create their own hype
Avoid people who try to manipulate and mislead others to further their own agenda


they decide who’s guilty and start a useless fight
Fanatics unjustly accuse people without evidence, leading to pointless conflict


don’t let them confuse your mind
Don't let fanatics mislead or deceive you


fight them back with all your might
Stand up against those who spread hate and divisiveness, using all your strength


switch on your brain
Think critically and don't blindly follow others


don’t be fooled by false promises these people make
Don't believe empty promises made by manipulative individuals


it’s time to tell those fascists to go hell
Choose to reject those who promote fascism and hate


they think they are superior they think their life is so great
Those who promote extremism wrongly believe they are better and more deserving than others


they are completely stupid you know their life is a fake
Extremists are actually misguided and living a false life


all the talk about color and race
Arguments based on race and ethnicity are pointless


doesn’t make much sense in a nowhere place
Divisiveness based on race or ethnicity is irrational and makes no sense in any context


the policies of racism are beating the drums of hate
Hateful attitudes and actions based on racism are perpetuated by discriminatory policies


this is an outrage we will no longer debate
We must take action against injustice instead of merely discussing it


if we are strong to get these fascist out
It is up to us to be strong in standing against those who promote hate and divisiveness


the human race can stand up and be proud
We can all be proud of standing up for what is right and rejecting harmful ideologies




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