Patriot Decay
The Skoidats Lyrics


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Take a look across this land, what do you see?
Battle scarred streets full of apathy
In so many states it's the same old story
Spoiled citizens lack the pride and glory

The PC system is a Fascist state
It breeds paranoia, distrust, and hate
There's so many groups trying to take a stand
No one's happy just to be American

Patriot decay
Patriot decay

Say you're living poorly, it's because you're a slob
You don't make it better, you won't find a job
Leeching off the system's the solution you got
You don't even see the opportunities you got

See our problems through jaded eyes
Always passing the buck, believing the lies
If we don't work hard we will never get paid
How will our country see it's glory day?

Patriot decay
Patriot decay

Oi!

Government's corrupt, greed and sin
They deal with the problems outside the borders
And never the ones within
Race, class, bent politics and the homeless with no place
Let's have unity for Americans
Override our leader's disgrace

Tired of hearing about this anti-scene
Pride in your country doesn't make you right wing
Gotta work, WORK, work, work together
Realize this dream

It's not our plight, it's our God-given right
We will work hard to receive our pay
Our country will see the glory day

Patriot decay




Patriot decay
No more patriot decay!

Overall Meaning

The Skoidats's song Patriot Decay is a commentary on the current state of America and the decay of patriotism in the country. The lyrics are a reflection of the political and social issues of the time, such as apathy, distrust, and hate, which are tearing the country apart. The song paints a picture of the country's streets scarred by battles and lack of pride and glory among its citizens. The song implies that the citizens' decay in patriotism is due to the fascist state of the system that breeds paranoia and distrust, and there are so many groups trying to take a stand, and no one is happy just being American.


The lyrics also criticize the leeching off the system that the citizens offer as a solution to their problems. Americans are said to see their problems through jaded eyes, always believing the lies and passing the buck instead of working hard to get paid. The song calls for government change, unity, and a realization of the American dream. The lyrics are a call to action to overcome the decay in patriotism and to work together to achieve a more glorious day for the country.


Line by Line Meaning

Take a look across this land, what do you see?
Upon surveying the United States, what can one observe?


Battle scarred streets full of apathy
There is a lack of energy and concern among the people, despite previous struggles.


In so many states it's the same old story
This lack of drive is a common thread throughout the states.


Spoiled citizens lack the pride and glory
Citizens of the US have become entitled and have lost their sense of pride and honor.


The PC system is a Fascist state
The politically correct system is authoritarian, controlling, and oppressive.


It breeds paranoia, distrust, and hate
The PC system instills fear, suspicion, and animosity.


There's so many groups trying to take a stand
Numerous factions are attempting to make an impact.


No one's happy just to be American
It appears that being a citizen of America is insufficient for contentment.


Say you're living poorly, it's because you're a slob
If one resides in poverty, it's suggested that they are idle and unkempt.


You don't make it better, you won't find a job
If you don't work hard, you will not find decent employment.


Leeching off the system's the solution you got
Dependent upon one's welfare benefits is not a resolution.


You don't even see the opportunities you got
You may not recognize that opportunities exist for you to prosper.


See our problems through jaded eyes
Our difficulties are perceived through skeptical viewpoints.


Always passing the buck, believing the lies
Fault is regularly laid upon others, and falsehoods are embraced as facts.


If we don't work hard we will never get paid
Success cannot be attained without diligent effort.


How will our country see it's glory day?
How will the United States attain a period of prosperity and greatness?


Government's corrupt, greed and sin
The leadership is dishonest and motivated by avarice.


They deal with the problems outside the borders
The government is more concerned with foreign issues than those affecting the homeland.


And never the ones within
They neglect internal problems.


Race, class, bent politics and the homeless with no place
Issues related to race, socioeconomic status, political allegiances, and homelessness are problematic.


Let's have unity for Americans
Americans must band together.


Override our leader's disgrace
The people must rise above the poor leadership of those in power.


Tired of hearing about this anti-scene
The opposition to pride in country and its ideals is tedious.


Pride in your country doesn't make you right wing
Having pride in one's country does not make them politically conservative.


Gotta work, WORK, work, work together
Comprehensive collaboration is required.


Realize this dream
Actualize the vision of a brighter future for the nation.


It's not our plight, it's our God-given right
Success is guaranteed to us as a result of divine providence.


We will work hard to receive our pay
We will persevere to attain prosperity.


Our country will see the glory day
The United States will thrive once more.


Patriot decay
Deterioration of patriotism.


No more patriot decay!
Put a stop to the decline in patriotism.




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