Lyrics
Away, away, I can't get away
A sense of being unable to escape or distance oneself.
From all of the poison, from all of the pain
The difficulties and suffering in life that one cannot avoid.
Away, away, I can't get away
A repetition emphasizing the inability to escape or avoid.
From ourselves we shut off
Turning away from one's true selves, avoiding self-reflection.
From ourselves we can't escape
Being trapped within one's own identity and unable to break free.
The world is never quiet
Constant noise and turmoil in the world.
Even silence makes a sound
Silence itself is not truly quiet; it carries its own weight.
A pin-prick, a blank strike
Even small disturbances are noticeable.
What was proud is still as proud
What once held pride still does, despite changes.
Watch it unfold on LCD screen sets
Observing events unfold on screens, potentially avoiding direct experience.
So we really, never
Avoidance of dealing with real issues.
Ever have to deal with it
The perpetual escape from facing challenging situations.
Each pixel is a story of
Each pixel on a screen represents a part of a larger narrative.
What there was before
Reflection on the past through digital imagery.
Each cathode ray disguises just
Images on screens may hide the true nature of what is sought.
What we're looking for
The true purpose may be concealed behind superficial appearances.
From the great north to a working man's hand
Geographical and social references portraying diverse stories.
There's a story in the desert
A desert metaphorically holds untold stories beneath the surface.
Below the cobblestones the sand
Beneath the surface lies the hidden reality.
Our indulgence is just one step away
Indulgence and excess are dangerously close.
Lust has no end when there's no end
Unrestrained desire continues without limits.
And no one awake to say
No one is aware or willing to intervene.
Are we afraid of you?
A question addressing fear and uncertainty.
Are we the same as you?
Questioning similarities or differences with others.
Each pixel is a story of
Reiteration of the pixel as a narrative element.
What there was before
Reflecting on the history embedded in digital imagery.
Each wire tapped for water
Wiretapping as a metaphor for controlling and standardizing the less privileged.
To homogenize the poor
Forcing conformity among the disadvantaged.
Each commercial will remind us that
Advertisements serving as reminders of worsening conditions.
Things couldn't get much worse
A bleak perspective on the state of affairs.
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