This song seemingly tackles the methods of deception those who manipulate others use to get victims to follow their demands, as well as diverting attention away from important issues. They'll also use it as a means to convince people to hate or kill others by pretending acts of terrorism were committed by the enemy when the acts themselves were done by the masters of control to promote discrimination and hate. It also reinforces the idea that these manipulative forces operate in various locations, infiltrating everyday life without detection, and propagate any and everywhere.
In general, it highlights the danger of hidden agendas, manipulation, and distraction, serving as a critique of those who exploit chaos and confusion to control and gain power, depicting a cautionary tale against falling into their traps. It encourages us to question the narratives presented to us and remain vigilant against manipulation in various parts of society.
I'm as straight as the line that you sniff up your nose
And I'm as hard as the booze that you swill down your throat
and I'm as bad as the shit you breath into your lungs
And I'll fuck you up as fast as the pill on your tongue!
Straightedge revenege! Straightedge revenge!
This time you pushed me too far!
And I'm as hard as the booze that you swill down your throat
and I'm as bad as the shit you breath into your lungs
And I'll fuck you up as fast as the pill on your tongue!
Straightedge revenege! Straightedge revenge!
This time you pushed me too far!
Lyrics submitted by xJoeBoothx
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Great version of a great song,
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haha sxe. god damn. I have respect for these people but jeeez dont fucking be an asshole and preach about it.
aint that about a bitch when straightedge people get pissed off when people pick on them, boo hoo, well i know plenty of straightedge people who think they are big and tough and pick on other people for not being straightedge. we have as much of a right as you do.
This song can't really be compared to rap lyrics about "smoking blunts" or whatever. Listen to one such song and it's just the guy trying to sound cool, coming off lame and cliche, but it's still just expressing enjoyment of some activity.
This song is not necessarily preachy, but it's the typical macho gang-mentality crap straight-edge has evolved into. Those rap lyrics are about one person's hobbies; this song is about beating other people up for their own.
Completely different things. Guys, you can not smoke/drink/whatever without drawing X's on your hands and preaching. Live and let live.
word! "smoke weed everyday" haha
good song...
we all can't be cool enough to join the club i guess.....
Who thinks every here is being bi-ist
go!!!!!!!!!!!! straight! edge! revenge!!!!!! i think micheal keaton was the best batman
this song was written by a joke band that put out one 7" and played like a handful of shows maybe.
guess the joke's on you.
Hardcore was violent wayyyy before this song.