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.
spend a lifetime working for these people
to make what they earn in one day
there are options to choose, i call it social progress
progress to not be abused
chorus:
they were arrested for their views
it was the protesters they acrewed
and stil had the nerve to ask
who i was voting for
cause when you silence our youth
then you silence the truth
our right not to remain...
silent...
start funding lives that move for changes
not fundingleaders that oppress and use
when politicians become nothing but major corporations
posing as humans, real humans lose...
bring out your dead...
oppression
intimidation
suppression
to make what they earn in one day
there are options to choose, i call it social progress
progress to not be abused
chorus:
they were arrested for their views
it was the protesters they acrewed
and stil had the nerve to ask
who i was voting for
cause when you silence our youth
then you silence the truth
our right not to remain...
silent...
start funding lives that move for changes
not fundingleaders that oppress and use
when politicians become nothing but major corporations
posing as humans, real humans lose...
bring out your dead...
oppression
intimidation
suppression
Lyrics submitted by anti-flagmaggot
Bring Out Your Dead Lyrics as written by Patrick C. Bollinger Christopher Lee Barker
Lyrics © Wixen Music Publishing
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that happened last night in DC too..right before the anti-flag show. there was a protest and police pepper-sprayed all the unarmed protesters....people just suck
Fuckin Right.........Thats all I have to say
Hell yah......they fuckin rock
damn straight. BRING OUT YOUR DEAD!
The bass to this song is so good. Anti-Flag fucking rock.
Did you guys hear about the anti-violence protesters that marched across the san francisco bay bridge I think it was? They were fucking pepper sprayed by police who wanted them off the bridge, because they were "slowing traffic".
that happened last night in DC too..right before the anti-flag show. there was a protest and police pepper-sprayed all the unarmed protesters....people just suck
It's ok to express your thoughts but people might want you to get the fuck off the bridge. Don't be stupid secure5150... they were slowing traffic. I think you would be equally pissed if a pro-war crowd stood in front your car and you were stuck for an hour while trying to go buy some pepto-bismol. Sometimes you just gotta take a shit.
I like this song sooo much live... They need more fast songs.
I personally don't think protesting this war is/did affect the final outcome. I don't think war is good, but I doubt protesters or the UN would ever get Saddam's POS ass out of Iraq. He's a fuckin' scumbag. I don't think this is a war for oil, personally. That is the only thing I disagree with Anti-Flag about. It's almost like Anti-Flag.. or Justin Sane made a blind assumption. War sucks, but you can't reason with Saddam or his regime.
I just thought of something funny...
Thall shalt not kill - Crusaders Thall shalt not kill - "God bless our troops"
Funny eh?
dude. i was at that show. the one in dc. the one where justin was all mad about the protester issue. yeah. that was fun. heh.