Anyone who downloads this as a Linkin Park song has downloaded the fake "leak" from all those years ago.
Refugee
Tribal Ink Lyrics
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As my heart keeps pounding
Scribing on the statue, all onto what's left
Hold on, to the strings of reality
Bouncing on my heel of prosperity
Me, by myself, with a gleam in my eye
Watching it all wash by, watching me die
It's so hard, to see it all fall through
Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs
Don't hate me, because I disagree
Release me, from the world unkind
A world where the blind is leading the blind
It's so unfair, that I can't feel free
That I have to be what you want me to be
Shadows of the past keep stabbing my back
Reminding me all when I slept out a drag
You're wasting your time, another morning dawning
Time with the restless keeps on joining
Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs
Don't hate me, because I disagree
Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs
Don't hate me, because I disagree
Whoa
Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs
Don't hate me, because I disagree
Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs
Don't hate me, because I disagree
The lyrics to Tribal Ink's song Refugee speak to the struggle of feeling like an outsider in a world that is hostile towards those who hold different beliefs. The singer describes feeling overwhelmed and drowning, with a heart that won't stop pounding. They try to hold onto reality, grasping at the "strings" of what they know to be true, but still feel like they are bouncing on the "heel of prosperity" - never able to gain traction or find their footing. Despite feeling like they are watching themselves die, the singer still refuses to give up on their beliefs, declaring "Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs, don't hate me, because I disagree."
The second verse speaks to the ways in which the world can be cruel and unfair, making it impossible for the singer to feel like they have any true freedom. They are constantly reminded of their past failures and mistakes, with "shadows of the past" always "stabbing [them] in the back." The singer knows that they are wasting time trying to make the rest of the world see things from their perspective, but cannot help feeling like they are joining with the other restless souls who are searching for a way to break free. By the end of it all, the repeated refrain - "Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs, don't hate me, because I disagree" - serves as both a plea for understanding and a dismissive wave to those who would reject the singer for being different.
Line by Line Meaning
In fate, I'm drowning
I'm overwhelmed by destiny
As my heart keeps pounding
My heart is beating quickly in fear
Scribing on the statue, all onto what's left
I'm leaving a permanent mark on what remains
Hold on, to the strings of reality
I'm trying to hold onto reality
Bouncing on my heel of prosperity
I'm trying to maintain my success
Me, by myself, with a gleam in my eye
I'm alone with a sense of hope
Watching it all wash by, watching me die
I'm watching everything fade away as I feel helpless
It's so hard, to see it all fall through
It's difficult to see everything fail
But it's too late, nothing left to do
It's too late to change anything
Refugee, I'm an enemy of your beliefs
I'm seen as a threat to your beliefs
Don't hate me, because I disagree
Don't hate me for having different beliefs
Release me, from the world unkind
Let me escape from this harsh world
A world where the blind is leading the blind
A world where those unaware are in charge
It's so unfair, that I can't feel free
It's unjust that I can't feel liberated
That I have to be what you want me to be
That I'm forced to conform to your expectations
Shadows of the past keep stabbing my back
Past traumas haunt me
Reminding me all when I slept out a drag
Remembering when I was lost and directionless
You're wasting your time, another morning dawning
Your efforts are in vain, time keeps passing
Time with the restless keeps on joining
The restless are joining in our limited time
Whoa
Exclamation signifying intense emotion
Contributed by Micah K. Suggest a correction in the comments below.
@BballNintendo3
limewire made this song famous. everyone thought it was linkin park.
@andypacheco2411
I met her through limewire, I was scammed in the same way, I thought she was from that band.
@Darth1138
Wow, limewire before it went to sh****!
@robertfury5554
Yup, man this comment brought me back. Did a song called "My reason" also pop up as linkin park? The real artist is a band called Spiritfall.
@cankilic6507
Mee to
@Matro_R
Thank god. I thought I was just stupid xD
@nemesis7318
04 - what i've done(2) linkin park ??
@Gumiplay
nemesis7318 LOL BLAS FROM THE PAST
@justyouwait3146
Gusde Tanaya HAHA it's great to see others like me...linkin park and the whole tribal ink mixup is my embodiment of nostalgia!!
@nemesis7318
Bro, no entiendo nada de lo que dicen solo hablo español, speak full ispanish, entienden capullos