Red Flag
xelle Lyrics

I feel like we are moving back in time
The current state of the world gives the impression that we are regressing in progress rather than advancing.

The world seems upside down
Things are not in their appropriate place or order; a chaotic state of affairs exists.

We're crashing to the ground, yeah
The current state of affairs is destined for failure or collapse.

Although I know some battles have been won
There have been some successful movements or fights for social justice in the past.

We've got a way to go
Despite these successes, there are still many issues and obstacles that need to be addressed.

Until we win the war
The fight for social equality and justice is a long-term battle that requires continued effort.

Ain't gonna stop until I get there
I will not give up my fight for justice and equality until I achieve my goals.

Ain't gonna rest until I get fair
I will not take a break or stop working towards my goals until there is true fairness and equality.

I have a dream, have a dream dream dream
Similar to the message of Martin Luther King Jr.'s famous speech, I have a vision for a better, more equal world.

Ain't gonna rest till I get respect
I will not stop until I earn the respect and recognition that everyone deserves.

Can't let history repeat itself
We cannot allow past injustices to occur again in the future; we need to learn from history and create change.

People shutting people out, I see a red flag
When we witness people being excluded or marginalized, it is a warning sign or indicator of larger societal issues and injustices.

People taking people's rights, I see a red flag
When individuals or groups attempt to take away the freedoms and rights of others, it is a warning sign or indicator of larger societal issues and injustices.

See a red flag, see a red flag, gotta stand up for my brothers and my sisters
When we see these red flags or warning signs, we need to take action to protect and fight for the rights of everyone in our community.

When they take away your freedom, it's a red flag
When individuals or groups attempt to take away the basic human rights and freedoms of others, it is a warning sign or indicator of larger societal issues and injustices.

When they take what makes you human, it's a red flag
When individuals or groups attempt to dehumanize or strip away the dignity and basic humanity of others, it is a warning sign or indicator of larger societal issues and injustices.

This is about you, this is about me, this is about us all, Not one community
The fight for social justice and equality is not just about one specific group or community, it is about everyone and the larger society we live in.

You're no authority on what is right or wrong, When you make somebody weaker, it doesn't make you strong
Individuals who attempt to assert their power or authority over others by oppressing or excluding them do not determine what is right or wrong, and it does not make them stronger or better leaders.

What if someone tried to take away your rights? Told you who you can love, who you can marry, how to live your life?
A rhetorical question that highlights the absurdity and injustice of individuals trying to control and limit the rights and freedoms of others based on arbitrary criteria such as race, gender or sexual orientation.

Freedom shouldn't come with a price-pricetag
Basic human rights and freedoms should not have to be bought or earned, they should be inherent for everyone.

Time to raise your voice, raise your head, raise a red flag
It is time to speak out, be heard, and take action against the injustices and warning signs we see in our society.

There's blood in the streets, And fear in the air
There is a sense of danger and violence that pervades and impacts many communities around the world.

Won't let ‘em convince us, That we shouldn't care
We will not allow those in power, who may benefit from these injustices and societal issues, to convince us that they are not important or worthy of our attention and action.

‘Cause we know what's wrong, And we'll stand together
We recognize the problems and issues in our society and will work together to create change.

Let's make a change that lasts forever
We need to create lasting, meaningful change in our society, not just surface-level fixes or changes that do not address underlying issues.