Deer Dance
Summary
"Deer Dance" by System of a Down dives into the chaos of societal protests and the violence faced by the youth. It paints a picture of a struggle between the oppressed and the powerful, highlighting the stark reality of modern America.
Full Analysis
The overall theme of the song focuses on the clash between authority and the powerless. It reflects a society where youth are caught between the desire for peace and the harsh reality of oppression. The imagery in the lyrics evokes a sense of urgency and frustration as it addresses police brutality and the loss of innocence. This song is a powerful call to action, urging listeners to recognize the injustice around them and stand up against it.
Verse 1
Circumventing circuses
Lamenting in protest
To visible police
Presence sponsored fear
This verse sets the tone for the song by describing a scene filled with chaos and tension. The "circumventing circuses" suggests a distraction from reality, where people are protesting against a system that uses fear to control. The mention of “visible police” hints at a heavy authority presence, creating an atmosphere of intimidation. It emphasizes how the state uses fear as a tool to suppress dissent.
Chorus
*Beyond the Staples Center, you can see America / With its tired, poor, avenging disgrace / Peaceful, loving youth against the
Full Lyrics
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Lamenting in protest
To visible police
Presence sponsored fear
Battalions of riot police
With rubber bullet kisses
Baton courtesy
Service with a smile
Beyond the Staples Center, you can see America
With its tired, poor, avenging disgrace
Peaceful, loving youth against the brutality
Of plastic existence
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
A rush of words
Pleading to disperse
Upon your naked walls, alive
A political call
The fall guy accord
We can't afford to be neutral on a moving train
Beyond the Staples Center, you can see America
With its tired, poor, avenging disgrace
Peaceful, loving youth against the brutality
Of plastic existence
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
Push them around
A deer dance, invitation to peace
War staring you in the face, dressed in black
With a helmet, fierce
Trained and appropriate for the malcontents
For the disproportioned malcontents
The little boy smiled, it'll all be well
The little boy smiled it'll all be well
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
Pushing little children
With their fully automatics
They like to push the weak around
Push the weak around
Push the weak around
Push the weak around
They like to push the weak around
