Pendulum
The Old Firm Casuals Lyrics

Let's go
The song begins with a call to action, inviting listeners to take part in addressing the issues being discussed

We got a nation full of zombies
The writer likens their fellow citizens to zombies, suggesting that they are complacent and unaware of the issues affecting them

And the truth is hard to reach
The writer suggests that the truth is elusive and difficult to uncover

Is it a crime to love your country
The writer poses a rhetorical question, questioning whether it is wrong to have a sense of patriotism

And your right to freedom of speech
The writer references the fundamental right to freedom of expression

The pendulum keeps on swinging
The writer uses a metaphor to describe the back-and-forth progression of societal progress

So we all gotta watch our heads
The writer warns that people must be careful and mindful in navigating the changes happening around them

There's a knife in the back of justice
The writer suggests that the foundations of justice have been compromised or corrupted

Now liberty is seeing red
The writer implies that freedom is under attack and in danger

Your arrogance doesn't make you right
The writer criticizes those who believe that their self-importance or confidence is justification for their actions or beliefs

And somehow you seem to divide us
The writer argues that certain people cause strife and conflict among society

When you tell us to unite
The writer suggests that those who call for unity may actually be sowing discord and disunity

As we stand here all divided
The writer acknowledges that society is currently fractured and not cohesive

And the politicians had their say
The writer references the role of politicians in shaping political discourse and policy

And you're left there empty handed
The writer expresses a sense of disillusionment or disappointment with politics

And you say you got a better way
The writer references those who believe they have alternative solutions to the problems facing society

So when's enough gonna be enough now
The writer poses a rhetorical question, implying that a breaking point is approaching soon

When you're bringing guns to the schools
The writer criticizes the presence of firearms in academic institutions

Education to the highest bidder
The writer criticizes the privatization and commodification of education

You're not smart enough to follow the rules
The writer criticizes those who break the law or act outside of societal norms

Seem to divide
This line functions as a chorus, reiterating the idea that certain people cause disunity and conflict within society

Unite
Finally, the song ends with a call to action, urging listeners to come together and unite in addressing societal issues