The Bells of Belligerence

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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.

Tittu

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.