Overall about difficult moments of disappointment and vulnerability. Having hope and longing, while remaining optimistic for the future. Encourages the belief that with each new morning there is a chance for things to improve.
The chorus offers a glimmer of optimism and a chance at a resolution and redemption in the future.
Captures the rollercoaster of emotions of feeling lost while loving someone who is not there for you, feeling let down and abandoned while waiting for a lover. Lost with no direction, "Now I'm up in the air with the rain in my hair, Nowhere to go, I can go anywhere"
The bridge shows signs of longing and a plea for companionship. The Lyrics express a desire for authentic connection and the importance of Loving someone just as they are. "Just in passing, I'm not asking. That you be anyone but you”
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
How do you sleep when you live with your lies
Out of your mouth, up from your mind
That kind of thinking starts a chain reaction
You are a time bomb ticking away
Need to release what you're feeling inside
Let out the beast that you're trying to hide
Step right up and be a part of the action
Go get your game face on because it's time to play
You're pushing and fighting your way
You're ripping it up
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
How do you live without playing the game
Sit on the side and expect to keep sane?
Step right up and be a part of the action
Come get a piece of it before it's too late
Take a look around, you can't deny what you see
We're living in a violent society
Well, my brother, let me show you a better way
Get your game face on because it's time to play
You're pushing and fighting your way
You're ripping it up
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Another goddamn drone?
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Should I leave it on the inside?
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Another goddamn drone?
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Shouldn't I get ready to play?
You're pushing and fighting your way
You're ripping it up
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
How do you sleep when you live with your lies
Out of your mouth, up from your mind
That kind of thinking starts a chain reaction
You are a time bomb ticking away
Need to release what you're feeling inside
Let out the beast that you're trying to hide
Step right up and be a part of the action
Go get your game face on because it's time to play
You're pushing and fighting your way
You're ripping it up
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
How do you live without playing the game
Sit on the side and expect to keep sane?
Step right up and be a part of the action
Come get a piece of it before it's too late
Take a look around, you can't deny what you see
We're living in a violent society
Well, my brother, let me show you a better way
Get your game face on because it's time to play
You're pushing and fighting your way
You're ripping it up
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Another goddamn drone?
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Should I leave it on the inside?
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Another goddamn drone?
Tell me, what am I supposed to be?
Shouldn't I get ready to play?
You're pushing and fighting your way
You're ripping it up
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life if you've ever known anyone
Bring the violence, it's significant
To the life, can you feel it? Oh-ow-ow
Lyrics submitted by spitfirek7
Violence Fetish Lyrics as written by Dan Donegan Mike Wengren
Lyrics © Royalty Network, Warner Chappell Music, Inc.
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