No Mercy Only Violence
The Library Lyrics


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Bitch, bitch, bitch ...

Bitch made me go to church but our revolution's.
Revolution's so hard that it hurts.
Stealing camels from her purse 'cause our revolution's.
Revolution's so hard that it hurts.
When I said that I was at home,
I wasn't really at home.

Once I was told, by someone I didn't know, 'bout this place I couldn't go, Oh no.

When your heart beats too hard,
have a bit of him in there with you,
to make it through the Wintertime
Autumn in long coats.

Ready?

When your heart beats too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard.

Rich men they go to work when I was 17.
What an employee I turned out to be.
Got fired for stealing from the register.
My boss was a bastard, but he was nice to me. My master said I could be a Senator, I'd rather be a Janitor instead.

Once I was told by someone I didn't know,
bout this place I couldn't go. Oh no!

When your heart beats too hard,
have a bit of him in there with you,
to make it through the Wintertime
Autumn in long coats.

(Instrumantal)

When your heart beats too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,
too hard,




too hard,
too hard.

Overall Meaning

The lyrics to The Library's song No Mercy Only Violence are both thought-provoking and cryptic, incorporating themes of revolution, religion, theft, and self-discovery. The opening line, "Bitch made me go to church but our revolution's," suggests a resistance to conformity and societal expectations, while also hinting at the potential for spiritual or religious transformation as a means of revolution. The line "Stealing camels from her purse 'cause our revolution's" is a metaphor for taking resources from those in power to fuel rebellion.


The chorus, which repeats the phrase "When your heart beats too hard," could be interpreted as a call to action, urging listeners to take risks and follow their passions even when it feels difficult or overwhelming. The lines "My master said I could be a Senator, I'd rather be a Janitor instead" further emphasize this theme of rejecting traditional paths to success in favor of personal fulfillment.


Overall, the lyrics to No Mercy Only Violence are open to interpretation, but seem to encourage listeners to break free from expectations and pursue their own paths, even if it means going against the grain.


Line by Line Meaning

Bitch, bitch, bitch ...
The frustration of being made to go to church despite being a part of a revolution is expressed through repetition of the word 'bitch.'


Bitch made me go to church but our revolution's.
The singer was forced to go to church by someone, hence the use of the term 'bitch,' but their loyalty lies with their revolutionary movement.


Revolution's so hard that it hurts.
Revolution is not easy, it requires a lot of effort and causes a lot of pain and suffering.


Stealing camels from her purse 'cause our revolution's.
The act of stealing is justified as a means necessary for the revolution to succeed but the word 'camels' suggests that it is just a petty theft.


When I said that I was at home,
The artist is trying to hide their true intentions/activities from someone by lying about their whereabouts.


I wasn't really at home.
The singer was not at home, they were doing something else entirely.


Once I was told, by someone I didn't know, 'bout this place I couldn't go, Oh no.
The singer was warned by a stranger about a restricted place that they couldn't go to which creates a sense of intrigue and danger.


When your heart beats too hard,
When you are struggling or feeling overwhelmed.


have a bit of him in there with you,
To stay strong in difficult times, find a source of emotional support or strength.


to make it through the Wintertime
To survive a difficult or trying period of time.


Autumn in long coats.
A metaphor for a time of transition and preparation for what comes next.


Rich men they go to work when I was 17.
A commentary on the class divide and how some people are privileged enough to not have to struggle for survival.


What an employee I turned out to be.
The singer reflects on their past actions and behavior, possibly feeling regret or self-deprecation.


Got fired for stealing from the register.
The singer was fired from their job for theft which suggests that they were struggling financially or lacked ethical/moral values.


My boss was a bastard, but he was nice to me.
The singer acknowledges that their boss was not a good person, but he was kind to them regardless.


My master said I could be a Senator,
Someone of greater authority or power has suggested that the artist is capable of achieving great things.


I'd rather be a Janitor instead.
The artist is content with their current position or level of authority, rather than striving for something more prestigious.


When your heart beats too hard,
Repetition of this line emphasizes the message that it is important to find emotional or mental support during tough times.


(Instrumantal)
No lyrics, only instrumental music


When your heart beats too hard,
Repeating this line again emphasizes the importance of seeking emotional or mental support during difficult times.


too hard,
Emphasizing that the artist is struggling greatly.


too hard,
Repetition of the previous line.


too hard,
Repetition of the previous line.


too hard,
Repetition of the previous line.


too hard,
Repetition of the previous line.


too hard.
Emphasizing that the singer is struggling greatly.




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