This track samples the speech Donald Trump gave after the Charlottesville riots, which began after the town attempted to remove and sell a statue of Confederate Army General, Robert E. Lee.
On this track, X is likely addressing the recent surge of hate in America that began after Donald Trump was elected president. Trump has publicly condemned (primarily African American) NFL players for exercising their right to kneel during the national anthem in order to bring light to racial inequality. However, he has defended the KKK and white supremacists' free speech right to protest the Robert E. Lee statue’s removal in Charlottesville.
hate will never win
XXXTENTACION Lyrics
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And it was scheduled to talk about the great things
That we're doing with the secretary on the veterans administration
And we will talk about that very much so in a little while
But I thought I should put out a comment as to what's going on in Charlottesville
So, again, I want to thank everybody for being here, in particular I want to thank—
Mind me while I sit and pretend to make amends
With all these false laws and menacin' men
Will fuckin' swallow you
I'll follow you down road
To this broken-hearted love for you
My heart has gone as still as a corpse
Never mind me while I sit and pretend to make amends
With all these false laws and menacin' men
Will fuckin' swallow you
I'll follow you down road
To this broken-hearted love for you
My heart has gone as still as a corpse
Why the fuck should I apologize?
Country's orderless, it's a lie
By these fuckin' government scumbag dick suckers with ties (great people, they're great people)
Wanna fight for my future, it's right in my hands
And the future of many youth if I play my cards can advance
And genuine dime, I opened my mind
Where can I find this future?
Sever your mind and you will be blind
And trapped in a mind that flies within our walls
I'm feelin' like my mind within a war between myself
Between this slavery of media, it's poor presentation (violence on many sides)
The youth within our nation
Such is a pity, dependin' on people resemblin' Bible Satan, uh
Set 'em up off and wet 'em up off like it's PlayStation, uh
Open up your minds and come together as a nation, why?
Why? (this has been going on for a long, long time)
Why? (It has no place in America)
Why? (what is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protection of innocent lives)
(No citizen should ever fear for their safety and security in our society)
(And no child should ever be afraid to go outside and play)
The song "Hate will never win" by XXXTENTACION begins with an audio recording of Donald Trump providing a speech on the great things that the government is doing with the Secretary on the Veterans Administration, but then he moves on to make a comment about what's happening in Charlottesville. Through the lyrics that follow, XXXTENTACION illustrates his disappointment in the government and media's handling of racial and social injustices in America. He expresses his willingness to follow his love no matter what, but also acknowledges the war within himself due to the slavery of media and poor presentation of important issues. According to him, the youth in America is trapped in a mind that flies within our walls, depending on the people resembling Bible Satan, and being lured into violence like it's PlayStation. He believes that if the people open up their minds and come together as a nation, they can make a difference in the future.
The song is a call to action to fight against hatred and discrimination. It is a response to the violent protests and white nationalist rallies in Charlottesville, Virginia, that took place in August 2017. The audio recording of Donald Trump's speech serves as a reminder of the government's inaction and lack of leadership in situations like these. The lyrics are a powerful representation of the turmoil that many people feel in response to these injustices. The artist uses language that is raw and unfiltered, which adds to the intensity and sincerity of the message.
Line by Line Meaning
But a very important one
This is a crucial statement that needs to be made
And it was scheduled to talk about the great things
A meeting had been booked to talk about positive advancements
That we're doing with the secretary on the veterans administration
It was a discussion with the Secretary of Veterans Affairs regarding important initiatives
And we will talk about that very much so in a little while
The earlier scheduled meeting will still take place later
But I thought I should put out a comment as to what's going on in Charlottesville
However, I feel the need to share thoughts on the recent events in Charlottesville
So, again, I want to thank everybody for being here, in particular I want to thank—
I still appreciate everyone's presence and want to take the time to show gratitude
Mind me while I sit and pretend to make amends
Pay no attention to me as I feign reconciliation
With all these false laws and menacin' men
I am surrounded by fake laws and threatening individuals
Will fuckin' swallow you
These individuals will consume and crush you
I'll follow you down road
I'll trail after you
To this broken-hearted love for you
Desperately in love with you although my heart is shattered
My heart has gone as still as a corpse
My heart is still and lifeless
Why the fuck should I apologize?
Why should I even say sorry?
Country's orderless, it's a lie
The nation is without order and it's an untruth
By these fuckin' government scumbag dick suckers with ties (great people, they're great people)
The government officials with alleged connections are awful people, but claimed to be great
Wanna fight for my future, it's right in my hands
I must fight for my own future because it's within my grasp
And the future of many youth if I play my cards can advance
I, and many others, have potential for a brighter future with the right moves
And genuine dime, I opened my mind
I truly open my mind
Where can I find this future?
Where can the ideal future be found?
Sever your mind and you will be blind
If you cut off your mind, you'll be devoid of vision
And trapped in a mind that flies within our walls
You'll be stuck in a mindset that's only contained by physical barriers
I'm feelin' like my mind within a war between myself
I'm feeling like there's a mental battle going on within myself
Between this slavery of media, it's poor presentation (violence on many sides)
It's a debate between being enslaved by the media and its negative portrayal of events
The youth within our nation
The young people in our country
Such is a pity, dependin' on people resemblin' Bible Satan, uh
It's such a shame to be depending on people who resemble biblical Satan
Set 'em up off and wet 'em up off like it's PlayStation, uh
Going after them and taking them down like it's just a game of PlayStation
Open up your minds and come together as a nation, why?
Why can't we open our minds and unite as a single, strong nation?
Why? (this has been going on for a long, long time)
Why do these conflicts persist for long periods of time?
Why? (It has no place in America)
Why are such issues even present in America?
Why? (what is vital now is a swift restoration of law and order and the protection of innocent lives)
Why can't we urgently restore law and order while safeguarding innocent lives?
(No citizen should ever fear for their safety and security in our society)
In our society, no citizen should ever dread feelings of vulnerability
(And no child should ever be afraid to go outside and play)
In addition, no child should ever have to fear outdoor activities
Lyrics © Kobalt Music Publishing Ltd.
Written by: James Dewitt Yancey, Jahseh Dwayne Onfroy
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
Mia
on NUMB
I love this song but you got the lyrics wrong, it’s “the pain you seem to give, my friend” not I
XXXTENTACION FAN
on Jocelyn Flores
R.I.P. XXXTENTACION
I_AM_U
on Look at Me!
FIRE
XXXtentactionXXX
on HOPE
“Don't cry because he died.” “Smile because he was born.” Copied.
Elijah
on TUMMY TUCK (XXX "LICK" VERSE)
I like the song the best is so fire my speaker almost busted cause of the 8o8 and the kicks