Mindless
The Skints Lyrics

People out on the streets are living in fear, giving in to fear
The people on the streets are afraid and have given up trying to change their situation.

I don't interfere with them problems but you know I'm here
Although I cannot solve their problems, I am present and aware of their struggles.

Panicking like mannequins to a system that never hears us,
We are helpless and like mannequins in a system that does not listen to us.

Them ah need to fear us, them ah need to fear us
Those in power should fear us and be aware that we will not tolerate their actions anymore.

So many time yah seen them crushed right under the thumb,
We have seen people before being oppressed and dominated by those in power.

from the pressure that come with capitalist consumption,
The pressure puts on them by the capitalist consumption and the capitalist system.

and so many times yah know we seen ah them ah come ah free,
We have also seen people successfully free themselves from addiction and oppressive situations.

from the oppressions of an addictive personality
This line implies the notion of people suffering from addiction and losing control of their own lives.

Don't be so mindless
This line implies that one should not be thoughtless but instead be careful with their actions.

Carry yah mind external
This line encourages one to let go of their internal struggles, and instead be fully aware of others and their surroundings.

Selflessness is the key
An inner revolution is necessary, where one moves from being preoccupied with their own struggles to be selfless and work towards changing other's lives.

Gonna beat them down,
This line suggests a desire to revolt and overthrow the people in power.

kick ah them outta town
The same as line #12, indicating an urge to get rid of powerful people oppressing others.

Better pull your Shit together 'cause we ain't fuckin' around
The songwriters are urging the oppressive people to think clearly and make changes towards better policies.

I see politician, politician, politics, head on a stick, Polaroid picture,
This line refers to politicians who are unwilling to listen to the people and instead focus only on their own interests.

making me sick everyday when I'm sifting through them newspaper clippings,
The media is actively working in the hands of the oppressors and not sharing the truth with the people.

and I can't get no benefits because the Job Centre take them away,
The Job Centre is taking away the rights of lower class people and preventing them from benefiting from work opportunities.

and I can't get no job because there ain't no decent jobs out there today,
In a time of financial crises, there are no opportunities for people to work and earn decent money.

and I'm just getting by with my music, loving the records and shows that we play
The only way to get by in these times is to find joy and happiness in things like music and performing.

In this time of financial recession won't you just let me.....
The author is requesting that those in power take the time to understand and provide financial support for those struggling.

would you just let me have my way?
The tone of the song is defiant, challenging those in power to give up their hold on the people.

Never gonna be my way
This line implies that one should never give up their power and let others dominate them. Instead, they should resist and fight against those trying to oppress them.