RED
Toothgrinder Lyrics
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Tell us please what we have learnt
Our President has fucked intentions
Honestly we'll never learn to live
I'm willing to listen, with no inhibitions
We're [?] against ourselves
Let's go a little mad now [?]
You're willing to blow my mind, again
I'm willing to take my chance, i'm scared
We are, a product of, a product of 1984
Who would have thought that all the beauty
would be drained from our hearts.
from our ghosts
from all the one's we love the most
And so I ghost, you'll never see my face
Til I'm free, I'm free, I'm free
You're willing to blow my mind, again
I'm willing to take my chance, i'm scared,
We are, a product of, a product of 1984
You're willing to blow my mind, again
I'm willing to take my chance, i'm scared
We are, a product of, a product of 1984
You're willing to blow my mind, again
I'm willing to take my chance, i'm scared
We are, a product of, a product of 1984
A product of 1984
A product of 1984
The lyrics to Toothgrinder's song "Red" showcase a commentary on the state of society, specifically in America. The first line, "Social justice is cowardly financed," speaks to the idea that those with the power to make a change often choose not to invest in it or are only making superficial efforts. The following line, "Tell us please what we have learnt," echoes the sentiment that society is not progressing and we are not learning from our mistakes.
The lyrics continue with a condemnation of the President's intentions, suggesting that they are corrupt and self-serving. The line, "Honestly we'll never learn to live," speaks to a sense of hopelessness or disillusionment with the current state of the world.
Despite this negative outlook, the singer is willing to listen and explore new ideas, represented by the line, "I'm willing to listen, with no inhibitions." However, they also acknowledge that we often work against ourselves and need to "go a little mad" to make meaningful change.
The chorus repeats the phrase "We are, a product of, a product of 1984," referencing George Orwell's dystopic novel about a totalitarian society. This line suggests that our current society bears many similarities to the oppressive world portrayed in the book.
In the bridge, the lyrics take a more personal turn, with the idea that the beauty has been drained from our hearts and those we love the most. The line, "And so I ghost, you'll never see my face," could represent a sense of feeling invisible or disconnected from others.
Overall, the lyrics of "Red" highlight a sense of disillusionment and frustration with modern society, while also acknowledging the importance of listening and taking action.
Line by Line Meaning
Social justice is cowardly financed
Funding social justice initiatives is seen as an act of cowardice by some.
Tell us please what we have learnt
Please inform us what we should have learned from our past experiences.
Our President has fucked intentions
The intentions of our president are terrible or misguided.
Honestly we'll never learn to live
There is an inherent inability to learn to live honestly.
I'm willing to listen, with no inhibitions
I am ready and open to listening without any restrictions or preconceptions.
We're [?] against ourselves
We are fighting against ourselves, but the reason or specific situation is unclear.
Let's go a little mad now [?]
Let's go a bit crazy or outside of the norm, but again, the reason or specific situation is unclear.
I'm ready to take this through to the top
I am ready and willing to take this to the highest level or to its final conclusion.
Who would have thought that all the beauty
It is surprising that all the beauty in the world can be lost or taken away.
would be drained from our hearts.
Our hearts can become depleted of beauty or love, potentially due to negative experiences.
from our ghosts
Even our ghosts, or the memories of those who have passed, can lose their beauty or positive aspects.
from all the one's we love the most
The people we love the most can also be a source of lost beauty or sadness.
And so I ghost, you'll never see my face
I will become a ghost, meaning I will disappear or be gone, and you will never see me again.
Til I'm free, I'm free, I'm free
I will not be seen until I am free from whatever is keeping me hidden.
We are, a product of, a product of 1984
We are a generation or people who have been influenced by the events or environment of the year 1984.
You're willing to blow my mind, again
You are able or willing to surprise or shock me once more.
I'm willing to take my chance, i'm scared,
I am willing to take a risk, though I am scared or unsure of the potential outcome.
A product of 1984
Reiterating the idea that they are a product of their environment during that year.
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