They Lie
Zarbo Lyrics
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Waving privilege all in shame
Goes way back, way back to before
Fast forward today, town came to play
Forcing privilege in our stay
Noise way high, way high, thunders roar.
They will have to face it
Nothing can erase it
If they knew the ending
Right from the beginning
They'd know, they'd know, they'd know, they'd know
These are the times where the truth hurts
Small reconciling in short blurts
These are their lies and we know it, and they know it
No compromise from the big guys
They take offense to the uprise
These are their lies and we know it, and they know it, and they know it
Making humane change is quite a battle
Selflessness pushes from the heart
History repeating over and over
Sadly privilege controls once again
Remember when those men came
Waving pretty privilege all in shame
Goes way back, way back to before
Fast forward today, town came to play
Forcing privilege in our stay
Noise way high, way high, thunders roar
They will have to face it
Nothing can erase it
You know, you know, you know, you know
If they knew the ending
Right from the beginning
They'd know, they'd know, they'd know, they'd know
These are the lives that are broken
These are the words left unspoken
These are all lies and they know it
You know, you know, you know, you know.
No compromise from the big guys
They take offense to the uprise
These are their lies and we know it
They'd know, they'd know, they'd know, they'd know
These are the times where the truth hurts
Small reconciling in short blurts
These are their lies and we know it, and they know it
No compromise from the big guys
They take offense to the uprise
These are their lies and we know it
If only life were l I like a dream
The lyrics of "They Lie" by Zarbo shed light on themes of privilege, inequality, and the struggle for justice. The song begins by reminiscing about a past where individuals abused their privilege in shameful ways, highlighting the deep-rooted history of inequality that continues to persist today. The town mentioned seems to represent society at large, where those in power force their privilege upon others, creating a cacophony of injustice and inequality symbolized by the thunderous roar.
The chorus emphasizes that the perpetrators of these injustices will ultimately have to confront the consequences of their actions, and no amount of denial or erasure can change that. The repetition of the phrase "you know" suggests a sense of inevitability and awareness of the truth that lies beneath the surface. The concept of knowing the ending from the beginning speaks to the idea that the consequences of perpetuating lies and inequality are already known, yet those in power continue to push forward for their own benefit.
The second verse delves deeper into the struggle for change and the pushback faced by those advocating for justice. The mention of history repeating itself alludes to the cyclical nature of privilege and oppression, with selflessness and perseverance being necessary to combat these recurring patterns. The portrayal of privilege controlling once again reflects the enduring grip that power dynamics have on society, perpetuating inequality and broken lives.
As the song progresses, the repetition of the chorus underscores the insistence on acknowledging the lies and injustices perpetuated by the "big guys" who resist compromise and take offense at any challenge to their power. The reference to life being like a dream at the end juxtaposes the harsh reality of privilege and inequality with the fleeting nature of hope and the struggle for change. Overall, "They Lie" by Zarbo serves as a poignant commentary on the enduring struggle against privilege and injustice, urging listeners to confront uncomfortable truths and strive for a more equitable society.
Line by Line Meaning
Remember when those men came
Recall the moment when those individuals arrived
Waving privilege all in shame
Displaying their privilege with a sense of disgrace
Goes way back, way back to before
Traces back to a time long ago
Fast forward today, town came to play
Moving quickly to the present day as the town gets involved
Forcing privilege in our stay
Imposing privilege upon us
Noise way high, way high, thunders roar.
Loud chaos and noise, like a thunderous roar
They will have to face it
They must confront it
Nothing can erase it
It cannot be erased
You know, you know, you know, you know
You are aware, you are aware, you are aware
If they knew the ending
If they were aware of the conclusion
Right from the beginning
From the very start
They'd know, they'd know, they'd know, they'd know
They would understand, they would understand, they would understand
These are the times where the truth hurts
This is a period when facing the truth is painful
Small reconciling in short blurts
Attempting to reconcile briefly
These are their lies and we know it, and they know it
These are the falsehoods they tell, and we and they are aware of it
No compromise from the big guys
The powerful individuals refuse to compromise
They take offense to the uprise
They are offended by the uprising
These are the lives that are broken
These are the shattered lives
These are the words left unspoken
These are the unspoken words
You know, you know, you know, you know.
You are aware, you are aware, you are aware
These are the times where the truth hurts
This is a period when facing the truth is painful
If only life were l I like a dream
If life could be as pleasant as a dream
Lyrics © O/B/O DistroKid
Written by: Alex Vella-Zarb
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