Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “Public Mistrust” by Capitalist Casualties
Public Mistrust is a powerful protest song about the societal and media-promoted distrust of the public in government and institutions. The lyrics point to the growing gap between the people and those in power, in which the minority of those in power control the narrative and foster the distrust of the public. The lyrics reference governmental manipulation, media censorship, and the way these powers manipulate and suppress the voice of the people. The song speaks to the feelings of powerlessness and disempowerment that can be felt in times of political turmoil and oppression. It calls for people to resist the lies and to reclaim their power and fight against the institutions that would silence them. The chorus stresses that we have the power to stand up to those in power and not fall victim to their efforts to keep us divided. It is a call to arms for all those fighting for freedom and justice.