Right Side of Madness
The D.O.T. Lyrics
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Feeling like it's inside
We've got the libertines gliding
Like a real scene we've got the right
We've got to slide in and take apart for me
We've got the right side
We've got the right side
They gave us screaming and the terror
We've got dreaming and the living
And the social releases
We've got the old moves running
In a cold groove we've got the small minds
Dying on the outside we've got the right
We've got to sweep through and
Make the purge complete
We've got the right side
We've got the insight
They gave us screaming and the terror
And the falling to pieces
We've got dreaming and the living
And the social releases
This is the inside of your mind
Thinking you could be the right side
This is the run down of mankind
Screaming and the terror and
The falling to pieces
No more dreaming no more living
No more social releases
We got the new guard strutting
Like they're in charge
We got the new scene "hey you
Got to keep your nose clean"
We've got the right
We've got the right side coming down on me
We've got the right side
We've got the right side
They gave us screaming and the terror
And the falling to pieces
We got dreaming and the living
And the social releases
This is the inside of your mind
Thinking you could be the right side
This is the run down of mankind
Screaming, and the terror and
The falling to pieces
We got dreaming and the living
And the social releases we got the right
The lyrics of The D.O.T.'s song "Right Side of Madness" convey a sense of rebellion and defiance against societal norms and expectations. The "right side" refers to the alternative, non-conformist perspective that the artists embrace. They feel like they are on the inside, part of a real scene that is in opposition to the mainstream.
The song contrasts the negative aspects of society, such as screaming, terror, and falling apart, with the positive elements of dreaming, living, and social releases. It portrays a desire to break free from the confines of small-mindedness, to challenge the status quo, and to create a new movement or guard that can lead with integrity.
The lyrics also touch on the idea that this rebellion and non-conformity come at a cost. The artists acknowledge that they may face judgment and pressure to keep their "nose clean" from the new scene and guard that supposedly holds power. However, they still believe they are on the right side and are determined to continue their journey.
Line by Line Meaning
We've got the right side
We possess the correct and advantageous perspective
Feeling like it's inside
Experiencing the sensation that it resides within us
We've got the libertines gliding
We have the liberated individuals gracefully moving
Like a real scene we've got the right
Similar to an authentic scenario, we possess the correct elements
We've got to slide in and take apart for me
We need to smoothly enter and dismantle for my benefit
We've got the right side
We possess the advantageous perspective
They gave us screaming and the terror
They provided us with intense shouting and fear
And the falling to pieces
And the process of disintegration
We've got dreaming and the living
We possess the act of envisioning and the act of being alive
And the social releases
And the emotional alleviation through social means
We've got the old moves running
We possess the traditional actions currently in motion
In a cold groove we've got the small minds
In a detached rhythm, we possess narrow-minded individuals
Dying on the outside we've got the right
Experiencing death on the exterior, we possess the advantageous perspective
We've got to sweep through and make the purge complete
We need to swiftly pass through and fully cleanse
We've got the right side
We possess the advantageous perspective
We've got the insight
We possess the understanding and wisdom
This is the inside of your mind
This represents the internal workings of your thoughts
Thinking you could be the right side
Believing that you could embody the advantageous perspective
This is the run down of mankind
This is the summary of human civilization
Screaming and the terror and the falling to pieces
Shouting, fear, and the disintegration process
No more dreaming no more living
No longer envisioning, no longer experiencing life
No more social releases
No more emotional alleviation through social means
We got the new guard strutting
We have the fresh group confidently walking
Like they're in charge
As if they are in control
We got the new scene 'hey you got to keep your nose clean'
We have the new community with the expectation to stay out of trouble
We've got the right
We possess the advantageous perspective
We've got the right side coming down on me
We possess the advantageous perspective descending upon me
We've got the right side
We possess the advantageous perspective
They gave us screaming and the terror
They provided us with intense shouting and fear
And the falling to pieces
And the process of disintegration
We got dreaming and the living
We possess the act of envisioning and the act of being alive
And the social releases
And the emotional alleviation through social means
This is the inside of your mind
This represents the internal workings of your thoughts
Thinking you could be the right side
Believing that you could embody the advantageous perspective
This is the run down of mankind
This is the summary of human civilization
Screaming, and the terror and the falling to pieces
Shouting, fear, and the disintegration process
We got dreaming and the living
We possess the act of envisioning and the act of being alive
And the social releases we got the right
And the emotional alleviation through social means, we possess the advantageous perspective
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
Written by: FRANK AGNEW, JACK LOYD GRISHAM, MICHAEL PAUL ROCHE
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
@tinasanderson3276
I love everything Rob Harvey does.
@armodinsergey
I really love this song. Mike, Rob, please, never stop writing.
@Ghost2Writer
though I'm really happy that mr. skinner keeps producing, I can't help but being devastated at the prospect of never hearing his clever lyrics presented with his unique flow ever again. the streets will be missed dearly. let's look forward to the new projects.
@ch8kra
amazing song, I love it. Mike, you are one of the greatest artists on this world.
@IHMadeThis
This song is so, sooo good...really deserves MANY more views.
@Mettasutta1970
Love it.
@burnmuthafucka1060
lovin this song.. Mike Skinner you are a fuckin legend seriously couldn't imagine life without ur music *respect* and can't wait to see you in sydney this year I thought id never see you live
@Simpobee
Still love this
@meesophiee
mike we've missed you! <3
@Dalqaz
Hey Skinner. Thanks for the great concert in Aarhus, Denmark last Saturday. My friends and I was really stoked to see you guys perform before you stop touring. I apologise on the behalf of the other people at the concert, that the "Go Moses" didn't go as planned. I like this D.O.T. stuff too, keep up the good work :)