Silver Vein
Silver Vein: Unveiling Society's Decay in a Melodic Lament
Lyrics
Why are the young ones on the knees?
Questioning why the younger generation is in a submissive or vulnerable position.
Why aren't sirens wailing?
Questioning the absence of alarm or warning sounds despite a distressing situation.
Why is this place surrounded by the miles of metal railings?
Wondering why the area is enclosed by extensive metal railings.
The route that bought us back to here is the root of all our problems
Reflecting that the path that led back to the current situation is the cause of all difficulties.
The dusk dissolves, a day without walls to die with your boots on
Describing a transition from evening to night without any barriers, suggesting facing challenges head-on.
The route that bought us back to here is the root of all our problems
Reiterating that the path leading to the present predicament is the source of all issues.
A body designed to stand in line and die with your boots on
Implies individuals are designed to conform and endure hardships until death.
Looking at those jokers poll again, another own goal that we scored
Observing a repetition of mistakes made, leading to self-inflicted setbacks.
Property is the new gold and the leaders are the landlords
Highlighting how possessions/landownership have become highly valued, and those in power exploit this.
Looking at those jokers fold again, another own goal that we scored
Reiterating the pattern of repeated errors resulting in self-imposed setbacks.
Poverty is the silver vein, the leeches are the landlords
Indicating that poverty is exploited for the benefit of others, akin to a valuable resource.
The route that bought us back to here is the root of all your problems
Stating again that the path taken back to the current situation is the fundamental cause of all problems.
The night dissolves, a day without walls to die with your boots on
Describing the transition from night to day without hindrances, suggesting confronting challenges with determination.
The route that bought us back to here is the root of all your problems
Reiterating that the path leading to the present predicament is the root cause of all issues.
The course of an unbackable horse to die with your boots on
Implies the inevitable path of a doomed situation, facing hardships until the end.
The kids are singing in the street and at the near post, they say the shorter odds are better than a kick in the balls
Describing children singing happily despite difficult circumstances, preferring slight advantages over severe setbacks.
Why those derelicts are still abound?
Questioning why abandoned buildings or people are still present.
What are the horde inhaling?
Pondering what the crowd or group of people are inhaling or absorbing.
The temperature is dropping and the coffins they are nailing
Noting a decrease in temperature and the act of sealing coffins, perhaps indicating a worsening environment or situation.
Why do they struggle to pick it up when the rest of them are sailing?
Questioning why some struggle while others manage effortlessly.
Corpses found in this ghost town
Referring to discovering deceased individuals in an abandoned or lifeless town.
When everyone else needs bailing
Suggesting the necessity of help for everyone when in trouble or danger.
The route that bought us back to here is the root of all your problems
Reiterating that the path taken back to the current situation is the root cause of all problems.
The dusk dissolves, a day without walls to die with your boots on
Describing the transition from day to night without obstacles, implying facing challenges persistently.
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