Sacred
Unveiling the Erosion of Sacred Values in a Modern World
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Is there nothing sacred anymore
Challenges the existence of sacred elements in contemporary times.
When celebrities are deified
Expresses concern about the deification of celebrities.
And we're still calling some
Questions the continued use of the term "third world" for some countries.
Countries third world and
Addresses the disparity in the treatment of crimes against children.
Crimes against little ones
Reflects on the inadequacy of laws in punishing crimes against children.
Are punished with little laws and
Comments on societal expectations for girls to hide their physical attributes.
Girls are taught to hide their curves
Addresses the societal pressure on girls to conceal their natural body curves.
As though they're flaws
Criticizes the perception that curves are flaws in girls.
And other girls are taught to expose them
Comments on the conflicting expectation for some girls to expose their curves.
But not own them and
Emphasizes the lack of ownership and empowerment for girls regarding their bodies.
Boys are taught they can own it all
Addresses the societal expectation for boys to assert dominance and control.
Is there nothing sacred anymore
Reiterates the questioning of the existence of sacred elements in contemporary times.
In the 21st century and I still get
Expresses frustration with continued racial profiling in the 21st century.
Followed 'round in stores and
Shares personal experiences of being followed and mistrusted in stores.
Governments are using our money for
Criticizes governments for misusing funds contrary to their stated purposes.
Reasons other than what they say
Questions the honesty of governments in financial matters.
They're using it for and
Comments on the negative impact of debt on smaller countries.
Small countries fold as their
Comments on the silent suffering of individuals under the guise of religious beliefs.
Big debt keeps on growing and
Addresses the perpetual growth of significant debt for some nations.
Silent pain is golden under the guise of
Expresses skepticism about the perceived value of silent suffering in the name of religion.
Religion and boys are taught
Reiterates the societal expectation for boys to assert dominance and control.
They can own it all
Addresses the societal expectation for boys to assert dominance and control.
Is there nothing sacred anymore
Echoes the initial questioning of the existence of sacred elements.
Well maybe there never was at all
Suggests the possibility that there never was true sacredness.
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