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Sociopath
The Skints Lyrics
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it's alright,
I won't rest tonight
All the foundations were built on spite,
It's alright
All my friends are sociopaths,
it's alright,
All the foundations were built on spite,
It's alright
Some people struggle through the oppression, there is a lesson there:
just hold your head high, right up to the sky, you'll be skankin' without a care
Ya roll the dice, ya pay the price, it isn't very fair
You find yourself in a place that you might never have been before
Look at the time and see no crime and a baby wanting more,
but every time you look in her eyes you see she's just a whore
All my friends are sociopaths,
it's alright,
I won't rest tonight
All the foundations were built on spite,
It's alright
All my friends are sociopaths,
it's alright,
I won't rest tonight
All the foundations were built on spite,
It's alright
Sitting alone in my living room, sipping on a cup of echinacea tea,
just reading the headlines, look at the state of our society:
the criminal gang lords threatening kids to take their guns for free
'Cause the younger they getting the worser they getting, ya better listen dear
They coming, knocking right on your door, better get the hell out of here
They gonna blow your god damn brains all over the chandelier!
All my friends are sociopaths,
it's alright,
I won't rest tonight
All the foundations were built on spite,
It's alright
All my friends are sociopaths,
it's alright,
I won't rest tonight
All the foundations were built on spite,
It's alright
She got a swastika tattooed to the torso
You look in her eyes and see in her face, she not remorseful
Swastika, ain't no ordinary sticker it's a swastika!
Ain't just the kind of sticker ya peel off, it's a swastika!
I tell you exactly where to stick ya swastika!
The Skints's song Sociopath is a commentary on the state of society today. The lyrics start with the line "All my friends are sociopaths, it's alright, I won't rest tonight." This line is immediately jarring and sets the tone for the rest of the song. The song continues to comment on the fact that the foundations of our society are built on spite, which suggests a culture filled with anger and aggression.
The lyrics go on to say "Some people struggle through the oppression, there is a lesson there: just hold your head high, right up to the sky, you'll be skankin' without a care." This line offers a glimmer of hope and suggests that despite the negativity of our society, there is still room for joy and unity. However, the song quickly returns to a darker tone, exploring themes of violence and oppression.
The last verse of the song is particularly powerful: "She got a swastika tattooed to the torso, you look in her eyes and see in her face, she not remorseful. Swastika, ain't no ordinary sticker it's a swastika! Ain't just the kind of sticker ya peel off, it's a swastika! I tell you exactly where to stick ya swastika!" This verse is a condemnation of hate and bigotry, and suggests that even in a society filled with sociopaths, there is no room for racism and other forms of oppression.
Overall, Sociopath is an insightful and thought-provoking commentary on the state of modern society. The song touches on themes of aggression, oppression, and hope, and offers a reminder of the importance of unity and compassion.
Line by Line Meaning
All my friends are sociopaths,
The subject is surrounded by sociopaths in their social circle, but they do not seem to mind.
it's alright,
The subject is reassuring themselves that they are fine despite their friends' sociopathy.
I won't rest tonight
The subject is restless and unable to sleep despite the situation with their friends.
All the foundations were built on spite,
Everything that has been built around the subject is based on ill-will and resentment.
It's alright
Despite the negative circumstances, the subject is convincing themselves that everything is okay.
Some people struggle through the oppression, there is a lesson there:
The subject believes there is a lesson to be learned from people who have suffered under oppression.
just hold your head high, right up to the sky, you'll be skankin' without a care
The subject advises others to maintain a positive attitude and continue to dance despite difficulties.
Ya roll the dice, ya pay the price, it isn't very fair
Life is unpredictable and there are often consequences that are not deserved.
You find yourself in a place that you might never have been before
The subject has found themselves in unfamiliar territory.
Look at the time and see no crime and a baby wanting more,
Even though there is no wrongdoing, there are always people who want more than they deserve.
but every time you look in her eyes you see she's just a whore
The subject sees someone as a whore despite their previous positive observations.
Sitting alone in my living room, sipping on a cup of echinacea tea,
The subject is alone and trying to relax with a cup of tea.
just reading the headlines, look at the state of our society:
The subject is reading the news and noticing something negative about society.
the criminal gang lords threatening kids to take their guns for free
The subject is reading about gangs manipulating young people into giving up their weapons.
'Cause the younger they getting the worser they getting, ya better listen dear
Young people are getting worse and worse, and the subject implores others to listen to this warning.
They coming, knocking right on your door, better get the hell out of here
The gangs who are taking advantage of young people are getting closer to the subject, and they need to leave to avoid harm.
They gonna blow your god damn brains all over the chandelier!
The gangs will not hesitate to harm anyone in their way, including the subject.
She got a swastika tattooed to the torso
The subject is observing a person with a swastika tattoo on their body.
You look in her eyes and see in her face, she not remorseful
The subject senses that the person with the swastika tattoo does not feel any remorse for their actions.
Swastika, ain't no ordinary sticker it's a swastika!
The swastika is not just a symbol or decoration, it has much darker meanings and implications.
Ain't just the kind of sticker ya peel off, it's a swastika!
The subject emphasizes that the swastika is not something that can be easily removed or dismissed.
I tell you exactly where to stick ya swastika!
The subject is expressing anger and disgust towards the person with the swastika tattoo.
Contributed by Alice J. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
James McCallum
First song I heard by this group!
What a strong variation of revolutionary lyrics and rhythm.
I love it 🥰
1874 Gaming
Love this song, we covered it at one of our recent gigs.. Much love guys xx
lozsquarepants
I love The Skints and want to hear ALL their songs but this EP isn't on iTunes or Bomber Music anymore :'( I can only find a few, expensive copies to buy and this is the only song I've found to stream. Any help?
Kieran Dacey
i do love this version compare to the album but its all heart pulsing gd music :D
Bomber Music
There are two version - This one is the original recording which is on the Skints EP , the band then rerecorded the song for the album Live Breathe Build Believe . You can buy both in the Bomber Store!
Rai Queiroz
"...All my friends are sociopaths, it's alright, I won't rest tonight
All the foundations were built on spite, It's alright..."
Dragon Way
anyone know the chords for this?
Alexander Moreau
love this fam
SamoaJoeStrummer
I miss this band!
ElGiganto17
I already said it was alright, though... Was just expressing my emotion towards this godly music.