To this day, they continue to tour rapidly all over the world, even with Rat splitting his time between them and Discharge. They shared a headlining spot with such acts as Broken Bones, The Adicts, Vice Squad and GBH at the ill-fated British Invasion 2k6 concert festival in San Bernardino, California which ended in mass-rioting and alleged police brutality.
They are currently writing new material for a new album to be released in the near future.
Under Attack
The Varukers Lyrics
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You dictate the standing in my life that controls are in your hand
Under attack
You want to break the welfare chain this cross upon your back
Any sense of obligation is exactly what you lack
Another statistic off your list, another number down in file
More faceless factory fodder
For the work force you compile
Under attack
Baton down the hatches and tighten up the screw
Reduction of the benefit with no effect on you
The Varukers' song "Under Attack" is a critique of the societal and governmental institutions that seek to control individual lives. The lyrics speak to the singer’s anger and frustration with those who judge and limit his life choices, emphasizing a desire to break free from the chains of control. The themes of personal freedom and social injustice are seen throughout the song.
The opening lines, "You sit in moral judgement of who and what I am / You dictate the standing in my life that controls are in your hand," are a direct challenge to those who seek to control individuals through societal norms and conventions. The lines suggest that the singer is being judged unfairly and a system of control has been imposed upon his life. The phrasing highlights the irony that someone else is trying to dictate how one should live their life.
The lines "Baton down the hatches and tighten up the screw / Reduction of the benefit with no effect on you" references how those in power can easily and carelessly make decisions that negatively affect those who have the least power. This verse speaks to the larger social structure that benefits the rich at the expense of the poor. The song advocates for personal freedom and denounces the lack of social justice and inequality.
Line by Line Meaning
You sit in moral judgement of who and what I am
You assume a position of authority to criticize and control my very identity and existence.
You dictate the standing in my life that controls are in your hand
You impose a structure upon my life that limits my agency and self-determination, placing it in your control.
Under attack
I am confronted with hostility and aggression from an external force.
You want to break the welfare chain this cross upon your back
You seek to abolish social welfare programs that provide a safety net for economically disadvantaged individuals, despite the burdens they may carry.
Any sense of obligation is exactly what you lack
You lack any sense of moral responsibility or duty to those who are vulnerable, instead prioritizing your own interests and agenda.
Another statistic off your list, another number down in file
You view me as a mere statistic, a numerical entry in your ledger, rather than a human being with inherent worth and dignity.
More faceless factory fodder
You treat me and others like disposable commodities, interchangeable and lacking distinct qualities or value.
For the work force you compile
You view me and others as mere cogs in the machine of capitalist productivity, reducing us to tools for your benefit.
Baton down the hatches and tighten up the screw
You prepare to enact even harsher measures to tighten control and increase oppression.
Reduction of the benefit with no effect on you
You cut social welfare benefits with no regard for how this will impact the vulnerable people who rely on them, since you are insulated from their struggles.
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