Song Details
- Album Release Date: 2012
- Genre: grindcore
Song Meaning of “Ignorant” by Dropdead
“Ignorant” is a powerful punk anthem from the band Dropdead, that speaks to the travesty of the complacency of society. The lyrics express the ferocity of anger and frustration on the part of the speaker as they observe the ignorance of the world and all its inhabitants. The chorus speaks to the the layered problem – that of ignorance, being blindly complicit in it, and citing arguments that may be to hide the truth.
The speaker in the song calls out to those who turn a blind eye to the countless injustices in the world, refusing to pick a side. They sing, “you turn your head and look away from the fire! Claiming ignorance so you can take the lies to the grave” sharply reiterating the importance of standing up for what one believes in, instead of caving to popular opinions.
They emphasize how one’s ignorance is not only exigent and profound but also damaging to the progress of society. The repetition in the chorus challenges those who may be choosing to remain blind to the truth of what is really going on; Ignorance is not bliss. The band is imploring us to speak up and fight to make the world a better place.