Genocide
Unwritten Law Lyrics
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And I guess it only goes to show
Don't think you're ready for the fall
Do you think you really wanta play
Cause we do this every fucking day
And we're gonna lay down the law
You're outdrawn
...Let's go outside, we'll crucify
You don't wanna cross the line boy
It will you your genocide
Your genocide
Do you think you really wanna throw
Cause you know UL is five and zero
Toe to toe and that shit is for real
You better pray to God up in the sky
Tuck your tail between your legs and hide
Get ready 'cause here comes the drill
And we got skill
You're standing there
Like we're gonna be all scared
Come now
And I don't really wanna brag
But my whole city's got my back
And we're all ready to attack
The lyrics of Unwritten Law's Genocide are full of bravado and aggression, with a strong message that they will not tolerate any disrespect or opposition. The opening lines of the song, "Well who are you what do you know And I guess it only goes to show Don't think you're ready for the fall," suggest that the singer is addressing someone who is getting in their way, and implying that they will face consequences. The chorus, "You don't wanna cross the line boy; It will be your genocide," makes it clear that crossing these people has dire consequences.
The lyrics are peppered with violent imagery, such as "Let's go outside, we'll crucify," and "Get ready 'cause here comes the drill", which add to the sense of physical intimidation. The repeated references to the fact that "UL is five and zero" suggest that the singer is part of a gang, and they are not to be messed with.
Line by Line Meaning
Well who are you what do you know
The singer is questioning the opponent's identity and knowledge
And I guess it only goes to show
The situation has revealed the opponent's lack of preparedness
Don't think you're ready for the fall
The singer warns the opponent that they are not ready to face the consequences of their actions
Do you think you really wanta play
The singer challenges the opponent's willingness to engage in conflict
Cause we do this every fucking day
The singer boasts about their experience and proficiency in conflict
And we're gonna lay down the law
The singer will enforce their own rules and standards
You're outdrawn
The opponent is in a disadvantageous position
...Let's go outside, we'll crucify
The singer suggests a public and painful punishment for the opponent
...But you're not there
The opponent is absent, possibly due to fear or cowardice
You don't wanna cross the line boy
The singer warns the opponent not to overstep their boundaries
It will you your genocide
The consequence of the opponent's action will be their own destruction
Do you think you really wanna throw
The singer challenges the opponent's willingness to initiate conflict
Cause you know UL is five and zero
The singer boasts about the band's undefeated record
Toe to toe and that shit is for real
The conflict will be intense and serious
You better pray to God up in the sky
The singer suggests that the opponent should prepare for their imminent defeat
Tuck your tail between your legs and hide
The singer advises the opponent to retreat and admit defeat
Get ready 'cause here comes the drill
The singer warns the opponent of an imminent attack
And we got skill
The singer boasts about the band's ability to perform in conflict
You're standing there
The opponent is stationary and possibly hesitant
Like we're gonna be all scared
The singer suggests that the opponent has misjudged their own ability to intimidate
Come now
The singer challenges the opponent to engage
And I don't really wanna brag
The singer suggests that their previous boasts were only warranted by the current situation
But my whole city's got my back
The singer claims to have the support and loyalty of their community
And we're all ready to attack
The singer and their community are fully prepared for conflict
Lyrics © Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
Written by: JOHN P. BELL, ROBERT BREWER, ROBERT W. BREWER, SCOTT RUSSO, SCOTT DOUGLAS VICTOR RUSSO, STEVEN MORRIS, STEVEN ADAM MORRIS, WADE YOUMAN, WADE T. YOUMAN
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