Vitamin X is:
Marko - vocals
Marc Emmerik - guitar
Alex - bass
Danny - drums
Ripped of Its Past
Vitamin X Lyrics
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Show me how: you can't do without!
Anyone should try to understand
You can't go on deprived of all your land!
LIVING A LIFE, ripped of its past
So tell me now, TELL ME NOW!
Do you want it to last?
Is the memory of WHAT THEY ONCE OWNED!
Rights were (are) taken where they should be given
To this handful of people tryin' to make a living
They're captured in a state of mind
NO JUSTICE they will ever find!!
Columbus Day a celebration? Don't make me laugh! All Indians in North- and South America have been slaughtered, their land was stolen and the ones that survived are now living in 'concentration camps' This song is dedicated to all people whose houses are burned, whose land has been stolen, whose lives are destroyed!
The lyrics to the song "Ripped of Its Past" by Vitamin X are a powerful commentary on the ongoing exploitation and oppression of indigenous peoples around the world. Throughout the song, the band highlights the ways in which indigenous peoples have been systematically stripped of their land, their rights, and their heritage by outside forces who seek to profit from their resources.
The opening lines of the song demand an explanation for this ongoing injustice, insisting that people must try to understand the devastating impact that colonialism and other forms of oppression have had on indigenous communities. The chorus of the song emphasizes the urgency of this issue, suggesting that if we want these communities to survive and thrive, we must act quickly to address the injustices they face.
The song also calls out the specific historical events that have contributed to the ongoing oppression of indigenous peoples, including Columbus Day, which the band argues is not a cause for celebration but rather a reminder of the atrocities committed against indigenous communities across the Americas.
Line by Line Meaning
Tell me now what's this all about?
What is the meaning of all this? What is happening?
Show me how: you can't do without!
Demonstrate to me that you are unable to survive without this.
Anyone should try to understand
Everybody should make an effort to comprehend this.
You can't go on deprived of all your land!
It is not possible to continue living when someone is robbed of their land.
LIVING A LIFE, ripped of its past
Living a life without any connection to one's history and heritage.
So tell me now, TELL ME NOW!
Urgent request for information.
Do you want it to last?
Do you want to continue living under these circumstances?
THE ONLY RIGHT that they still own
The only thing they have left is their inherent entitlements.
Is the memory of WHAT THEY ONCE OWNED!
Their only tangible asset is the recollection of what they used to possess.
Rights were (are) taken where they should be given
Privileges that should belong to certain people were wrongfully taken away.
To this handful of people tryin' to make a living
Only a small group of individuals are benefiting from this at the expense of others.
They're captured in a state of mind
Their mindsets are limited and they feel trapped.
NO JUSTICE they will ever find!!
There is no chance of the oppressed finding any justice.
Contributed by Noah C. Suggest a correction in the comments below.