Disorder
Tribe Society Lyrics


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Hey, livin' the dream
Nothin' is real in a dream
Make out with Mary and Molly
Let's see where this tunnel can lead
So I give it a go
Get with the lean
Oh what an awful scene
I lost all of my heroes
'Cause they look real on the screen
Hey, only a dream
No one gets hurt in a dream
Runnin New York
I run through the dirt
And I try to stay clean
So I go with the flow
Flow with the stream
Try not to fall in between
The cracks are in the system
Not as solid as it seems
Wanna break 'em down
Wanna mix around
Get a fix somehow
From a different route
Wanna break 'em down
Wanna mix around
Get a fix somehow
From a different route
What the fuck you on
What the fuck you on
I'm loving the disorder
What the fuck you want
What the fuck you want
Not leavin' till it's over
What the fuck you on
What the fuck you on
I'm loving the disorder
What you fuck you want
What you fuck you want
Not leavin' till it's over
Hey, I took a train
In my dream
Get out the way of a king
I even yelled at the crowd
But no one could hear when I screamed
So I thought I'd be bold
Took out a bowl
I smoke for my religion
'Cause I never made the team
Hey still in a dream
Feelin as light as a beam
They say I've been gone too long
They think I'm obscene
So I'm king of the kong
Keeping it calm
It's hard to fit in these jeans
But when it gets unbearable
I'll rip right through the seams
Wanna break 'em down
Wanna mix around
Get a fix somehow
From a different route
Wanna break 'em down
Wanna mix around
Get a fix somehow
From a different route
What the fuck you on
What the fuck you on
I'm loving the disorder
What the fuck you want
What the fuck you want
Not leavin' till it's over
What you fuck you on
What you fuck you on
I'm loving the disorder
What you fuck you want




What you fuck you want
Not leavin'till it's over

Overall Meaning

The song "Disorder" by Tribe Society explores the themes of escapism and disillusionment. The lyrics describe the singer's desire to disconnect from reality and enter into a dreamlike state, where they can indulge in drugs and other vices without consequence. The lines "nothin' is real in a dream" and "no one gets hurt in a dream" highlight the character's need for a reprieve from the harshness of reality. The references to Mary and Molly likely allude to the use of MDMA (ecstasy) and other party drugs.


The chorus of the song repeats the phrase "What the fuck you on, I'm loving the disorder." This seems to suggest that the character is not only content with their own chaotic lifestyle, but is also drawn to others who indulge in similar behavior. The line "not leavin' till it's over" implies that the singer is not ready to return to reality and may even find ways to extend their escape.


The imagery in the song also touches on the idea of social status and the need to conform. The line "I lost all my heroes 'cause they look real on the screen" suggests that the character's disillusionment with reality stemmed from a desire to emulate those they admired. However, this illusion was shattered once they saw the reality behind the facade.


Overall, "Disorder" presents a bleak portrayal of a character desperately seeking an escape from the harshness of reality. The song paints a picture of a society where conformity and disillusionment are the norm, but where there is still a longing for something more.


Line by Line Meaning

Hey, livin' the dream
I am living a life where the line between reality and dreams is blurred


Nothin' is real in a dream
There is no realism or factuality in a dream


Make out with Mary and Molly
I am experimenting and living life spontaneously, without conforming to societal norms


Let's see where this tunnel can lead
I am open to new experiences and curious to see where they can take me


So I give it a go
I am taking a leap of faith and trying new things


Get with the lean
I am drinking cough syrup to feel high and escape from reality


Oh what an awful scene
I am witnessing the negative consequences and chaos that come with drug abuse


I lost all of my heroes
I am disillusioned by those I once admired, likely due to their actions off-screen


'Cause they look real on the screen
I was attracted to and respected their persona that they portray in media, but it was just an illusion


Hey, only a dream
This life is just a dream, an altered state of reality


No one gets hurt in a dream
I can act recklessly in this dream state without judgment or consequences


Runnin New York
I am navigating and living in the fast-paced, chaotic city of New York


I run through the dirt
I am enduring the low points and struggles in life


And I try to stay clean
I am attempting to remain morally pure and avoid entanglements with drugs or other vices


So I go with the flow
I am adjusting to and accepting the currents of life, rather than resisting them


Flow with the stream
I am staying in sync with society and the people around me


Try not to fall in between
I am avoiding getting lost or left behind in the shuffle


The cracks are in the system
The institutions and structures in place are flawed and dysfunctional


Not as solid as it seems
The foundations of these institutions and structures are weaker and more fragile than they appear


Wanna break 'em down
I am striving to dismantle the oppressive and corrupt systems embedded in society


Wanna mix around
I am seeking diversity, change, and novelty in life


Get a fix somehow
I am searching for a solution or an escape to my problems and challenges


From a different route
I am avoiding conventional methods and taking an unorthodox approach to life


What the fuck you on
Help me understand your perplexing behavior or mindset


I'm loving the disorder
I am enjoying the confusion and chaos in my life, as it brings excitement and unpredictability


What the fuck you want
What is your motive or goal behind your actions and words


Not leavin' till it's over
I am committed to staying in the game and fighting until the end


Hey, I took a train
I am taking a new path or journey in life


In my dream
I am once again in this dreamlike state of life


Get out the way of a king
I am asserting my dominance and power, demanding respect from others


I even yelled at the crowd
I am not afraid to speak up and voice my opinions, even if it opposes the masses


But no one could hear when I screamed
I am feeling isolated and unheard despite my vocalization


So I thought I'd be bold
I am taking extraordinary and daring actions to make my voice heard


Took out a bowl
I am smoking marijuana to lessen my anxiety and promote relaxation


I smoke for my religion
Using drugs has become a spiritual or religious practice for me


'Cause I never made the team
I never succeeded in the traditional sense, so I am seeking fulfillment and purpose in alternative means


Feelin as light as a beam
Feeling buoyant and weightless, free from stress or worry


They say I've been gone too long
People are judging and criticizing my long absence or unconventional behavior


They think I'm obscene
I am viewed as morally corrupt or offensive to society's standards


So I'm king of the kong
I am elevating myself to a position of power and control


Keeping it calm
I am maintaining emotional stability and composure despite criticism or negativity


It's hard to fit in these jeans
It is difficult to conform to society's expectations or standards


But when it gets unbearable
When life becomes too much to handle


I'll rip right through the seams
I will break free from societal conventions and expectations if they become unmanageable or constricting




Writer(s): Gavin Mcdevitt, Seth Hachen, Rory Given, Michael Raymo, Bradford Alderman

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