Revolution
To the Rats and Wolves Lyrics

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Prepare for revenge
Prepare for what we've got in store
This is a call for arms 'cause
this is war!
Prepare for revenge
Prepare for what we've got in store
This is a call for arms 'cause
this is war!

Prepare for revenge
Prepare for what we've got in store
This is a call for arms 'cause
this is war!
For years we fought through
We fought through wastelands
Chasing big dreams
Big dreams with our tiny hands
We won't obey the kings
We won't bow down
We will not worship them
We will take the Crowns
This is a sign for all the
daughters and sons we've lost
Resist every Attack -
high up high
Raise the black flag
This is a sign for all the
daughters and sons we've lost
And this is your revolution
It's time to raise the black flag
We will burn!
Burn! We'll burn!
From dust to dust
Burn! We'll burn!
From dust to dust
We are
not part of your empire
We are
not part of your disgrace
Let's ignite the fire
Set the world ablaze
You have to learn from the past
To build a future the might last
This is a sign for all the
daughters and sons we've lost
And this is your revolution
It's time to raise the black flag
This is a sign for all the
daughters and sons we've lost
And this is your revolution
It's time to raise the black flag
Prepare for revenge
Prepare for what we've got in store
This is a call for arms 'cause
this is war!
Prepare for revenge
Prepare for what we've got in store
This is a call for arms 'cause
this is war!
This is a sign for all the
daughters and sons we've lost
And this is your revolution
It's time to raise the black flag
This is a sign for all the
daughters and sons we've lost

And this is your revolution
It's time to raise the black flag

Overall Meaning

"Revolution" by To the Rats and Wolves is a war cry for the oppressed and the marginalized. The lyrics depict a call for action against tyranny and injustice. The song encourages the listeners to prepare for revenge and to raise the black flag, which symbolizes anarchy and rebellion. The repeated refrain of "Prepare for revenge, Prepare for what we've got in store, This is a call for arms 'cause this is war!" is a warning to those in power that they will face the consequences of their actions.

The second verse speaks of the struggle the oppressed have gone through in the past. The lyrics "For years we fought through wastelands, Chasing big dreams, Big dreams with our tiny hands" can be interpreted as the struggle of the underprivileged to attain social mobility. However, they refuse to be subservient to the ruling class or to blindly follow their commands. Instead, they seek to claim what is rightfully theirs and to make their voices heard through their revolution.

The chorus serves as a reminder of the sacrifices made by those who have come before us. It is our duty to continue their legacy and to fight for what they fought for. The line "And this is your revolution, It's time to raise the black flag" is a call to arms, telling the listeners that the time for change is now.

Line by Line Meaning

Prepare for revenge
Get ready to seek retribution

Prepare for what we've got in store
Be ready for whatever we have planned

This is a call for arms 'cause this is war!
We are declaring war and calling on everyone to join us

For years we fought through We fought through wastelands
We have been fighting for a long time in harsh conditions

Chasing big dreams Big dreams with our tiny hands
We are pursuing ambitious goals despite our limited resources

We won't obey the kings We won't bow down We will not worship them We will take the Crowns
We will not submit to those in power, but instead, we will overthrow them and take control

This is a sign for all the daughters and sons we've lost Resist every Attack - high up high Raise the black flag
We are honoring those we have lost by fighting back and raising the flag of rebellion

And this is your revolution It's time to raise the black flag We will burn! Burn! We'll burn! From dust to dust
This is the people's revolution, and we will destroy everything in our path

We are not part of your empire We are not part of your disgrace
We do not align ourselves with your oppressive regime or immoral actions

Let's ignite the fire Set the world ablaze
Let's start a revolution that will have a global impact

You have to learn from the past To build a future the might last
We must learn from history to create a sustainable future

Prepare for revenge Prepare for what we've got in store This is a call for arms 'cause this is war!
Once again, we are reminding everyone that war is upon us and to prepare accordingly

This is a sign for all the daughters and sons we've lost And this is your revolution It's time to raise the black flag
We dedicate this revolution to the loved ones we have lost, and it's time to take action by raising the black flag of rebellion

This is a sign for all the daughters and sons we've lost And this is your revolution It's time to raise the black flag
Once again, we remind everyone that this revolution is for those we have lost, and it's time to rise up and fight

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