Lyrics
By the rallies, doing time
Black as silence, black as night
Gentle violence claims his eyes
Subtle silence goin' by
I heard laughter, I sang songs
Buyin' dime kid bubble gum
Violent matters, recognize
Make sure who is doing alright
But you don't want to make it a crime
You don't want to make a man hit back
By the rallies, doing fine
I like violence, gonna fight
Gentle violence drives his eyes
I saw him going by
Violent matters, recognize
Make sure who is doing alright
But you don't want to make it a crime
You don't want to make a man hit back
Black as silence, black as night
Gentle violence claims his eyes
Subtle silence goin' by
I heard laughter, I sang songs
Buyin' dime kid bubble gum
Violent matters, recognize
Make sure who is doing alright
But you don't want to make it a crime
You don't want to make a man hit back
By the rallies, doing fine
I like violence, gonna fight
Gentle violence drives his eyes
I saw him going by
Violent matters, recognize
Make sure who is doing alright
But you don't want to make it a crime
You don't want to make a man hit back
About "Gentle Violence"
'Gentle Violence' cloaks its menace in a swaying, lo-fi strut. The title's paradox—soft brutality—unfolds like a bruised lullaby, where tender chords mask a simmering unease. Black Lips balance calm and threat, a flower blooming from cracked concrete.