Gadget Funk
The Herbaliser Lyrics


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I will not give in to fascist beliefs and I am not a fool
I will not let pride in my core be rooted out
I will stand firm on my beliefs
Live life the master of my destiny, see no other way to live

I am not the weak willed
Nor am I a fool who can not see
I am not the weak willed
I will not let pride destroy me

Wise men can see the
Difference in compromise
And laying down ones beliefs
There shall be wisdom in my beliefs

They shall be rooted in strength not failure
With lies on your tongue seek to deceive
You've fallen victim to the human condition
And it's lead to your defeat

I am not the weak willed
Nor am I a fool who can not see
I am not the weak willed




I will not let pride destroy me
I will not let pride destroy me

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Herbaliser's song Gadget Funk are a powerful statement of personal strength and resilience against the forces of oppression and intolerance. The opening lyrics declare that the singer will not give in to "fascist beliefs," and that they will not allow their core beliefs to be uprooted by pride or external pressures. Instead, they assert their independence and autonomy by declaring their determination to "live life the master of [their] destiny."


The song then goes on to contrast the singer's strength and wisdom with the weakness and folly of those who compromise their beliefs or seek to deceive others. The chorus repeats the refrain "I am not the weak willed, nor am I a fool who cannot see," emphasizing the singer's commitment to personal integrity and self-respect.


Overall, the lyrics of Gadget Funk deliver a powerful message of personal empowerment and resistance against oppression. They encourage listeners to stand up for their beliefs and to resist the forces of conformity and oppression, while also acknowledging the potential pitfalls of pride and intolerance.


Line by Line Meaning

I will not give in to fascist beliefs and I am not a fool
I refuse to be persuaded by any political ideologies that promote dictatorial power and I am not easily deceived


I will not let pride in my core be rooted out
I will not allow anyone to undermine my sense of self-worth and confidence


I will stand firm on my beliefs
I will not compromise on my values and principles


Live life the master of my destiny, see no other way to live
I am responsible for my own life and I am determined to take control of it


I am not the weak willed
I am strong and resolute in my convictions


Nor am I a fool who can not see
I am not naive or foolish and I can clearly see through falsehoods


There shall be wisdom in my beliefs
My beliefs are based on sound judgment and careful consideration


They shall be rooted in strength not failure
My beliefs are founded on strength and success, not weakness or defeat


With lies on your tongue seek to deceive
You try to mislead me with dishonesty


You've fallen victim to the human condition
You are susceptible to the flaws and frailties of human nature


And it's lead to your defeat
And it has caused you to fail or be defeated


I will not let pride destroy me
I will not allow my pride to become my downfall




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