Today for the very first time
We started planning out the ultimate crime
Lock it together to destroy this gold status
Rory C, what's your thesis?

I don't fucking believe this!

Institutions are established and invested
Put to us getting tried and tested
Noticed
Fore-swept and digested
It's about we damn contested

You can't save us
You can't contain us
You can't destabilize (the fight)
Or label us
You can't save us
You can't contain us
You can't destabilize

(Destabilize)

Now they're cracking under pressure from our force
(Cause we know)
Cause we don't belong here
So we're rising through this stubborn assault course
(we're stuck in the middle)
Cause we don't belong here
(we don't belong here)
We don't belong here
Our minds are dormant and static
Don't ever accept conventional thought without reason

We need to fucking erupt!

Corrupted fucking tyrants
Instigating violence
This sporadic discordance
Will find maximum assurance

Now they're cracking under pressure from our force
(cause we know)
Cause we don't belong here
So we're rising through this stubborn assault course
(we're stuck in the middle)
Cause we don't belong here
(we don't belong here)
Now they're cracking under pressure from our force
Cause we don't belong here
So we're rising through this stubborn assault course

This is the calm before the storm
One last siege to break the wall
So I can lie here on the floor
Beside you

No one owns the ocean
No one owns the mountain
No one owns us
No one owns us
We've all inherited this world
We need to fucking erupt!
(cause this earth is ours!)

We need to fucking erupt!

Now they're cracking under pressure from our force
(cause we know)
Cause we don't belong here
So we're rising through this stubborn assault course
(we're stuck in the middle)
Cause we don't belong here
(we don't belong here)
Now they're cracking under pressure from our force
Cause we don't belong here
So we're rising through this stubborn assault course
Cause we don't belong here

This is the calm before the storm
One last siege to break the wall
So I can lie here on the floor
Beside you


Lyrics submitted by Defsanj, edited by BlueDiamondx3

Destabilise Lyrics as written by Liam Rory Clewlow Chris Batten

Lyrics © Universal Music Publishing Group

Lyrics powered by LyricFind

Destabilise song meanings
Add Your Thoughts

10 Comments

sort form View by:
  • 0
    My Interpretation

    Politics! Yay Shikari for writing about important stuff. Catchy shit too, and amaaazing live.

    clare11208on November 07, 2016   Link

Add your thoughts

Log in now to tell us what you think this song means.

Don’t have an account? Create an account with SongMeanings to post comments, submit lyrics, and more. It’s super easy, we promise!

More Featured Meanings

Album art
Bron-Y-Aur Stomp
Led Zeppelin
This is about bronies. They communicate by stomping.
Album art
Son Şansın - Şarkı Sözleri
Hayalperest
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.
Album art
Holiday
Bee Gees
@[Diderik:33655] "Your a holiday!" Was a popular term used in the 50s/60s to compliment someone on their all around. For example, not only are they beautiful, but they are fun and kind too ... just an all around "holiday". I think your first comment is closer to being accurate. The singer/song writers state "Millions of eyes can see, yet why am i so blind!? When the someone else is me, its unkind its unkind". I believe hes referring to the girl toying with him and using him. He wants something deeper with her, thats why he allows himself to be as a puppet (even though for her fun and games) as long as it makes her happy. But he knows deep down that she doesnt really want to be serious with him and thats what makes him.
Album art
When We Were Young
Blink-182
This is a sequel to 2001's "Reckless Abandon", and features the band looking back on their clumsy youth fondly.
Album art
Amazing
Ed Sheeran
Ed Sheeran tells a story of unsuccessfully trying to feel “Amazing.” This track is about the being weighed down by emotional stress despite valiant attempts to find some positivity in the situation. This track was written by Ed Sheeran from the perspective of his friend. From the track, we see this person fall deeper into the negative thoughts and slide further down the path of mental torment with every lyric.