Heal
Verbal Assault Lyrics
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We expect what's been built
To crumble and fall
Shocked by the indifference
To our unheeded call
I ask you
What do we offer instead?
We cannot change around
Until we change within
To scream and yell and sloganize
Only shields us from our own lies
Without understanding
We offer our own views
What the hell are we doing, rebels?
I am scared by the way you act
Do you always know who is really
Being attacked?
With an unknowing shrug
We go and turn our backs
On the only few things that we have left
Commitment is not measured by
By the months
But by the years
The time to stop
Will not be our first tears
A life spent with more trouble
Time, pain and fear
Is there any way stay
Close to what we hold dear?
Integrity, truth and love is what we need
Rebel, heal thyself
The song "Heal" by Verbal Assault is a poignant commentary on the state of rebellion, activism and social change, and the apathy and hypocrisy that often pervades these movements. The first verse speaks to the fragility of the structures that have been built up by those seeking change, and the disappointment and disillusionment that comes when they crumble due to lack of respect or indifference. The second verse challenges the rebellion to look inward and examine their own shortcomings and hypocrisies, rather than just shouting and demanding change without understanding. The chorus emphasizes the need for commitment, perseverance, and genuine compassion for the values and people being fought for, rather than just temporary or misguided efforts.
The final verse is a sobering take on the reality of social change and the constant struggle that comes with it. It acknowledges the sacrifices and hardships involved, and questions whether it is truly possible to stay close to the values and ideals that inspire rebellions in the first place. Ultimately, the song's message is a call for introspection, humility, and genuine commitment to the greater good as the only true path to healing and progress.
Line by Line Meaning
Empty, with no respect at all
We feel like something is missing, and we have no regard for anyone or anything.
We expect what's been built
To crumble and fall
We anticipate that everything we've built up will eventually fall apart.
Shocked by the indifference
To our unheeded call
We're surprised that nobody seems to care about our unheeded pleas for change.
I ask you
What do we offer instead?
I'm requesting you to ponder over what alternate solution we can provide instead.
We cannot change around
Until we change within
We can't make any external changes until we change ourselves internally.
To scream and yell and sloganize
Only shields us from our own lies
Protesting and saying powerful words only serve to distract us from the truth.
Without understanding
We offer our own views
We're sharing only our own opinions without comprehending things fully.
What the hell are we doing, rebels?
We're questioning the rebel behavior that we seem to be displaying without reason or sense.
I am scared by the way you act
Do you always know who is really
Being attacked?
I'm afraid that the way you act may result in the innocent being harmed along with the guilty.
With an unknowing shrug
We go and turn our backs
On the only few things that we have left
Willingly or unknowingly, we abandon the only few things that are essential to us.
Commitment is not measured by
By the months
But by the years
Our dedication is not judged by the length of time, but by the quality of our efforts and actions.
The time to stop
Will not be our first tears
We would've been crying long before we decide to quit or give up.
A life spent with more trouble
Time, pain and fear
A life filled with agony, strife, and dread.
Is there any way stay
Close to what we hold dear?
Is there a way for us to stay loyal and attached to what we cherish and value?
Integrity, truth and love is what we need
Rebel, heal thyself
What we require is honesty, genuineness, and love, and we must begin by curing ourselves of whatever is burdening us.
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