Intro
Verse 1:
You think that you can own me,
That I’m just a fish in your sea,
But you will never control me,
Don’t you know that this fish don’t bleed.
Chorus:
We stomp on shells
And ring our bells
We stomp our shells
And ring our bells.
Verse 2:
Think that you can diminish us,
But you’re a graveyard filled with dust.
You think we owe you all our trust,
As your crocodile tears form rust.
Chorus:
We stomp on shells
And ring our bells
We stomp our shells
And ring our bells.
Ending:
Belligerent
Belligerent
Belligerent
Belligerent
© 2025 Tristan Robert Lange. All rights reserved.
First published on tristanrobertlange.com, January 2, 2023.
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Lineage Note:
A Freaky Friday Frolic. The Bells of Belligerence is structurally and thematically inspired by Sergei Rachmaninoff’s Prelude in C♯ Minor, often associated with the nickname “The Bells of Moscow,” a work whose tolling motif left a lasting imprint on the composer’s life and legacy.
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Author:
Tristan Robert Lange (
Online) - Published: January 2nd, 2026 08:17
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Comments2
Well written, my friend, your poem expresses a strong sense of defiance and resilience against oppression or control. It emphasizes the idea of individuality and freedom, suggesting that external forces cannot dictate one's identity or worth. Very strong words on ones identity👍❤️
Dramatic is the music that accompanies the poem. Dark is the feel and rebellious come the words. It has a soft screamo sound. Nicely done my friend
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