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CHOKEHOLD Instilled

by Chokehold

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BURNING BRIDGES I REACH OUT MY HANDS TO TRY TO EDUCATE YOU ON YOUR CRIMES I’M NOT A FUCKING PREACHER BUT YOU HAVE TO KNOW YOUR DESTRUCTION FOR THE DEPLETION AND THE RAPE OF THIS EARTH YOU’RE JUST UNAWARE I CANNOT BLAME YOU JUST THIS SYSTEM FOR TEACHING US DESOLATION THE CORPORATIONS ARE AWARE WHILE THE AVERAGE PERSON IS NOT VIOLENCE AGAINST ONE MEAT EATER IS NOT GOING TO LIBERATE ONE MILLION ANIMALS WE MUST TAKE ACTION AGAINST THOSE WHO RUN THE INDUSTRY NOT THE ONES WHO LIED TO TAKE THEM DOWN WE MUST USE AS MUCH VIOLENCE AS THEY DO ANIMAL LIBERATION EARTH LIBERATION HUMAN LIBERATION WILL ONLY COME THROUGH EDUCATION
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Mindset 00:44
MINDSET NOT NATURAL NOW YOU’RE PLAYING GOD A HARD ROLE TO PLAY WHEN YOU CAN’T PROVE IT EXISTS LAW OF NATURE N OTHING IS WRITTEN IN STONE IT’S HARD NOT TO SEE LOVE HAS NO SEXUAL PREFERENCE YOUR VIEW OF DEVIANCE IS MY VIEW OF LOVE AND I CAN ONLY SAY YOU’RE THE ONE THAT’S SICK I’LL NEVER LIVE BY YOUR BULLSHIT VALUES I WISH YOU’D SEE THE PAIN YOU INFLICT
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Instilled 02:26
INSTILLED YOU CLOSE MY EYES TO ANY IDEAS BUT YOUR OWN YOU KEEP ME DEAF TO THE SOUND OF REVOLUTION TIE MY HANDS FROM ACHIEVING FREEDOM YOU WANT MY BRAIN TO ONLY THINK YOUR THOUGHTS WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO BREAK THE CYCLE TALKING DRUNK AND INHALING THEIR LIES OR ARE YOU ABSTAINING AND STAYING STUPID EITHER WAY WE’RE STILL LEFT BEHIND SO TELL ME HOW THEY CAN BE YOUR ACTIONS WHEN IT’S THEIR IDEALS THAT FILL YOUR HEAD THESE THOUGHTS ARE INSTILLED UPON US AND WE’RE TOLD FREEDOM IS BEING LEAD WHEN IN REALITY FREEDOM WILL ONLY COME WHEN WE REALIZE WHO THE FUCK IS IN CONTROL WITHOUT THEIR COOPERATION THEIR SYSTEM WILL FALL IT THRIVES OFF THE MISCONCEPTION WE CAN’T SURVIVE WITHOUT THEM WHEN WE ARE ALL INDIVIDUALS CAPABLE OF THINKING YET WE’VE BEEN INSTILLED WITH DEPENDENCIES AND THE MYTH THAT WE CAN’T SURVIVE WITHOUT LEADERS HOW CAN THEY BE YOUR ACTIONS WHEN IT’S THEIR IDEAS THAT FILL YOUR HEAD
4.
Anchor 03:44
ANCHOR YOU WON’T BE MY GUIDING LIGHT IN THIS WORLD GONE MAD I DON’T NEED FAIRY TALES TO LEAN ON YOU MANIPULATE THE MIND THAT STILL HAS TO LEARN REPLACE THEIR THOUGHTS WITH BULLSHIT DECEPTION BURNS YOU PRESENT YOURSELF AS CARING BUT I CAN SEE RIGHT THROUGH SLAVERY AND MIND CONTROL IS ALL YOU QUEST FOR I WON’T FALL I WON’T FALL INTO YOUR GROUP IN NEED OF SOMETHING TO HOLD I’VE GOT MY MIND AND IT’S THOUGHTS ARE ONLY MINE I NEED NO RELIGION TO PROVE I EXIST ONLY ROOM FOR MY MIND TO LEARN AND TELL ME WHAT’S RIGHT NOT NO FICTICIOUS MALE BEING NOT NO SEXIST BOOK OF LIES I NEVER NEEDED A CRUTCH TO MAKE ME STRONG OR TO HOLD ONTO MY BELIEFS I’D NEVER TURN TO SUCH A FUCKING LIE I’D NEVER BE THAT WEAK
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CULTURE CEASE THIS LAND WAS NOT FOUND IT WAS STOLEN AND RAPED IT’S NOT THE LAND OF THE FREE FREEDOM BRINGS EXPRESSION AND CULTURE THE REAL VOICE OF THIS LAND HAS NOT BEEN HEARD IT’S BEEN GAGGED BY UNTHINKING WHITE TRADITION THEIR BLOOD STAINS THE STREETS WHERE OUR CITIES STAND AS WE WATCH THEIR CULTURES DECAY SO WE GAVE THEM A CHOICE OF HOW TO LIVE THEIR LIFE THAT BEING OUR WAY OR NO WAY AT ALL YOU’LL BELIEVE OUR RELIGION LIVE BY OUR TRADITION AND FORGET EVERYTHING YOU DID IN THE PAST LIVE BY OUR LAWS LIVE BY OUR RULES AND WE’LL TAKE EVERYTHING YOU EVER HAD NOW YOU SCREAM LOVE IT OR LEAVE IT WITH YOUR FLAG SO HIGH AND PROUD WHICH IS NOTHING MORE THAN A SYMBOL OF RAPE AND HATE THE AMERICAN DREAM IS FOR EVERYONE EXCEPT THE TRUE PEOPLE OF THIS LAND

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CHOKEHOLD initially formed in 1991 as a straight-edge hardcore band. Over their brief yet prolific existence, the band evolved into one of most outspoken political bands of the 90’s underground scene: tackling topics as veganism, gay rights, sexism, institutionalized racism and police violence years before it became commonplace in the modern hardcore scene.

This is CHOKEHOLD’s classic 1994 EP 'Instilled’ completely restored and re-mastered.

RECOMMENDED FOR FANS OF: Culture / Earth Crisis / Raid

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CHOKEHOLD
LOCATION: Hamilton, ON - Canada

Chris Logan (Vocals)
Jeff Beckman (Guitar)
Josh Fletcher (Bass)
Matt Beckman (Drums)
Sandy Robertson (Guitar)

Recorded by: Roman K (Hyland Studios)
Remastered by Brad Boatright (Audiosiege)
Layout by: Dwid Hellion

RELATED BANDS: 78 Days / Haymaker / Left For Dead / Longest War / Pick Your Side / XOur WarX

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released January 1, 2015

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