"R.I.P." by Get Scared is a song about rebellion against organized religion and the struggle to find personal belief and peace. The lyrics address the feeling of being caught in a never-ending cycle of negativity and hatred ("Gone again in the undertow, Left to live with hate"). Despite experiencing the same hardships repeatedly, the narrator refuses to change but understands that there are no perfect individuals ("Reminding self there are no saints"). The song conveys a sense of frustration with blindly following religious teachings and traditions without truly understanding or connecting with them ("Stand against preach the same old shit, You're afraid to live"). The narrator rejects the idea of blindly bowing to anything or anyone ("Understand I bow to nothing") and emphasizes the importance of personal growth and resilience ("Comprehend I'm through with running"). The recurring theme throughout the song is the longing for belief and searching for meaning amid feelings of being lost and deceived ("And I can't stop my long for belief, And now I feel so lost and deceived, How will we rest in peace?"). The lyrics also criticize the notion of relying solely on religious figures or prophets for guidance and instead, encourage seeking one's own truths ("I can't buy into just a prophet dressed like a poet, And if you talk to God, I'm sure that He'll tell you He knows"). The narrator expresses skepticism towards individuals who claim to have a deep understanding of God and suggests that true understanding and belief come from personal experiences and introspection. Overall, "R.I.P." reflects the band's struggle with organized religion, the quest for personal belief, and the desire for a true sense of peace and understanding.
