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Disengage
Youth of Today Lyrics
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gradually slipping away and fading
and we better act quick because I'm getting sick
of how much it's becoming degrading
in this age when everything's falling apart
disengage don't think I'm crazy
for not wanting to take part
when morality is defeated
all in the name of our desire
and we've got to be blind
or just losing our minds
if we can't see this world's on fire
we've got to disengage
can't you see this age
dragging us down,
down to the ground
we've got to disengage
and I think it's sad that our society's gone mad
possessed by taking more than we need
and our motivation's a sad situation
because it's fueled by anger envy and greed
The song Disengage by Youth of Today speaks about the decay of the society, and how the good qualities are slowly disappearing. The lyrics say that it is time to disengage from this decaying society and not take part in activities that destroy us. The singer urges the listeners to act quickly to stop society from completely falling apart. The lyrics suggest that morality and compassion have been defeated and deleted respectively in the name of our desires. The society's obsession with greed is affecting the overall well-being of individuals and society as a whole. The singer understands that not taking part in such activities does not make him crazy, but rather aware of what's happening around him.
According to the song, being blindly obsessed with the desire for more is leading to the destruction of the world, and we need to disengage from it. The lyrics suggest that we are possessed by taking more than we need, and our motivation is fueled by anger, envy, and greed, leading us towards a sad situation.
Overall, Disengage is a song that urges listeners to act and disengage from the decaying society we live in, and instead embrace morality and compassion. The song suggests that it's time to act if we want to save the world from complete destruction.
Line by Line Meaning
Well it's so sad to see all our good qualities
gradually slipping away and fading
It's disheartening to witness our positive attributes slowly disappearing and losing their impact
and we better act quick because I'm getting sick
of how much it's becoming degrading
The situation is worsening rapidly and we need to take action before it gets worse
in this age when everything's falling apart
disengage don't think I'm crazy
for not wanting to take part
During this time of decay and chaos, it's reasonable to opt-out of the negative activities
when morality is defeated
compassion is deleted
all in the name of our desire
Our values are compromised and overlooked in favor of fulfilling selfish desires
and we've got to be blind
or just losing our minds
if we can't see this world's on fire
If we fail to acknowledge the destruction around us, we must be unaware or insane
we've got to disengage
can't you see this age
dragging us down,
down to the ground
We must break away from the negative influences that are weighing us down and destroying our society
we've got to disengage
and I think it's sad that our society's gone mad
possessed by taking more than we need
We need to separate from society's toxic mentality that promotes greed and excess
and our motivation's a sad situation
because it's fueled by anger envy and greed
We are driven by negative emotions that lead to selfish desires and a sense of entitlement
Lyrics © KNOW YOUR RIGHTS, Songtrust Ave
Written by: RAY CAPPO, WALTER SCHREIFELS
Lyrics Licensed & Provided by LyricFind
red fury91
im 50 yrs old and its the year 2020 and i still think that this is the greatest thing to ever happen to hardcore, straight edge, and just punk rock music in general. this little 3 song single says it all
TheDziadek1977
what's up youngone!
David Houghton
Yeah I agree! I think its one of best EPs ever.
Jacek Cieśliński
EP of my life!
"when morality is defeated
compassion is deleted
all in the name of our desire
and we've got to be blind
or just losing our minds
if we can't see this world's on fire
we've got to disengage"
Trey73
Such an amazing 7'. I think this was the last thing they ever released. This band had a huge impact on me in highschool, like 1987-88. It's too bad Shelter sputtered out with those embarrassing last releases.
Ajna
BTAT
Daniel C
If you really think about w, all Shelter is embarrassing, I saw them tons of times, probably because we hoped for a YOT cover
kissel
These 3 songs remain in 2020. Im 47, discovered this when I was 18
David Houghton
HC songs like these are timeless!
eduardonarcoplayboy
one of the best hardoce eps!