Empire
Architects of Change: Unveiling the Hidden Meaning in August Burns Red's 'Empire'
Lyrics
Skyscrapers, earth movers, ground breakers
Reference to prominent structures and builders, symbolizing human achievements and progress
Our buildings rival the heavens
Claiming that human-made structures rival the heavens, suggesting pride in accomplishments
Our bridges span the seas
Highlighting the extensive reach of human construction, particularly through bridges
Ingenuity is so cunning
Emphasizing cleverness and resourcefulness in human endeavors
Innovation is not ours
Contrasting innovation as not being exclusive or original to humanity
Creativity is a luxury
Viewing creativity as a luxury, possibly implying limited access or appreciation for it
We build with our hands
Highlighting manual labor and physical construction as essential to achievements
What we have in our hearts
Suggesting that the true essence or values lie within people's hearts, beyond material constructs
Fight the avalanche
Encouraging resilience in the face of challenges, using an avalanche metaphor
You'll be buried every time
Warning of potential setbacks and the importance of overcoming difficulties
We run and run and run
Expressing a continuous pursuit or journey
Keep falling behind
Acknowledging the struggle to keep up with the pace, possibly in societal or personal context
Fight the avalanche
Reiterating the need to confront challenges, using the avalanche metaphor again
You'll be buried every time
Reinforcing the idea that failure is a constant threat if challenges are not faced
We run and run and run
Continuing the theme of persistent effort, but being consistently behind
Always last in line
Stressing a perpetual position of being the last or lagging behind
Before lines were lines
Reflecting on a time before societal constructs and measures
Before time was time
Contemplating a period without the conventional concept of time
The author wrote a story
Introducing the idea of a story created by an author in the sky and earth
In the sky and earth below
Depicting the existence of a narrative encompassing both celestial and terrestrial realms
Little do we know
Emphasizing human ignorance about the extent of what is provided or available
We have only what we're given
Asserting that humans only possess what is given to them
Light up the sky, light up the sky
Using light as a metaphor for enlightenment or understanding
We're going where no man
Expressing a journey or exploration into uncharted territories
Little do we know
Reiterating the limited knowledge and possessions humans have
We have only what we're given
Reemphasizing the idea that humans possess only what is given to them
Light up the sky
Continuing the metaphor of lighting up the sky, suggesting a positive and transformative journey
We're going where no man's forgotten
Stating the destination as a place where no one is forgotten
All you are is all we want
Expressing a desire for simplicity, where possessing everything is equivalent to having all that is wanted
It burns inside us all
Portraying a passionate and intense internal experience common to all individuals
We're finding heart in giving soul
Finding value and purpose in selfless actions and generosity
We're walking home into thin air singing
Describing a journey home, possibly metaphorical, with a joyful and uplifting spirit
We are justice fighters with faces of fire
Identifying the speaker or humanity as justice fighters with fiery determination
Many walk away, but we stand firm
Acknowledging challenges faced by many, yet emphasizing resilience and steadfastness
We are justice fighters with faces of fire
Repeating the theme of justice fighters with passion and commitment
Our decisions affect our descendants
Highlighting the lasting impact of decisions on future generations
We are justice fighters with faces of fire
Reiterating the identity as justice fighters with determination
Skyscrapers, earth movers, ground breakers
Recalling the reference to prominent structures, indicating a continued impact and legacy
Our footsteps, bringing purpose, changing history
Stating that human footsteps bring purpose and change history
Skyscrapers, earth movers, ground breakers
Reiterating the transformative power of human actions on history
Our footsteps, bringing purpose, changing history
Emphasizing the profound impact of human footsteps in shaping the course of history
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