Red My Mind
Voivod Lyrics

Violence overdose
An abundance of violence beyond what is required or necessary

Broadcast coast to coast
Spread across the country by means of mass communication

Blood drools on the screen
Blood is shown in a grotesque or exaggerated manner on television or film

Dare to watch that scene
Having the courage to view or witness such horrific scenes of violence

Carcasses showcase
Displaying the dead bodies of animals or humans in a manner similar to that of a museum exhibit

Sitcom of depraved
A television program that features characters with morally corrupt or perverted personalities

Win & gun sweepstake
A contest or competition where the prize is a gun or other deadly weapon

And I hope I can find
Expressing a desire to discover or uncover something

An image or a sign
Something symbolic or indicative of a larger meaning or concept

The reasons why I'm blind
The underlying causes for a lack of understanding or comprehension

Don't you just red my mind
An implication that someone else can read the singer's thoughts or emotions

So I hope I can find
Expressing a continued desire to learn or understand

The know-how and the time
The necessary resources and opportunity to gain knowledge

To read between the lines
To decipher hidden or underlying meanings or messages

Red my mind, red my mind
A repetition of the earlier statement about reading or understanding the singer's thoughts

In ware zone at school
A hostile environment where violence and cruelty are commonplace

Learning to be cruel
Acquiring the mindset and behaviors associated with violent or sadistic behavior

Then on the way home
After school or work, when individuals are vulnerable to attack or harm

Face what scares the most
Being confronted by fears or anxieties that one finds particularly distressing

Rival gang members
Individuals who belong to opposing groups that engage in criminal activity or violence

Junkies and dealers
People who use or sell drugs, often in dangerous or criminal ways

Hookers and killers
Individuals who engage in prostitution or homicide

Mom, dad and sisters
Even within one's own family, there may be individuals who pose a threat or danger

The only way
Indicating that there is only one viable or effective approach to a situation

It's sad to say
An acknowledgment that the situation is unfortunate or regrettable

To stay alive
Survival is the primary goal in a situation where danger or violence is present

Don't close your eyes
Remain alert and aware of one's surroundings to avoid danger

Yeah I grew up
Reflecting on one's experiences as a child and how they have shaped who they are today

With all that stuff
Referring to exposure to violence and other negative influences at a young age

There is a toy
Toys or other childhood objects may provide comfort or a sense of familiarity in otherwise frightening or uncertain situations

I still want to enjoy
Despite growing older, the desire for simple pleasures remains

It has to stop
An acknowledgement that the cycle of violence and trauma must come to an end

I have enough
There comes a point where one cannot tolerate any more exposure to violence or negativity

I'm gonna try this
Attempting a new approach or strategy to address issues rather than perpetuating a cycle of violence

Around the block
Starting small and local in order to effect change and create a safer community

Triple life sentence
An extreme punishment for a crime, often indicative of a flawed justice system

Triple death nonsense
A sentiment questioning the rationality or fairness of the death penalty as a form of justice

I used to be good
A reflection on a past self that was not influenced by violence or trauma

Now I'm bad for good
The singer has been permanently affected by their experiences, and may be perceived as a negative or violent person as a result