Dead Hand
Awake in Ruins - Unraveling the Cataclysm: A Reflection on Lost Innocence
Lyrics
Do you remember when the sun would shine
Recollection of a time when life was bright and positive, symbolized by the sun shining.
And fill our eyes
Describes the sun filling their eyes, emphasizing the joy and positivity it brought.
With all the joy of life
Reflects on the joy of life, possibly from childhood memories.
In the mind of a child
Highlights the innocence and simplicity associated with the mind of a child.
Do you remember when the moon shown down
Recalls a peaceful night with the moon shining on their town.
On our sleepy little town
Emphasizes the tranquility of a small town under the moonlight.
We all had trust for each other
Notes the mutual trust among the community members at that time.
And we all slept safe and sound
Expresses a sense of security and peaceful sleep due to the trust within the community.
Do you remember when the stars on high
Recalls a moment when stars fell from the sky, indicating a catastrophic event.
Fell from the sky
Describes the aftermath of the falling stars turning the ground to ash.
They turned the ground to ash
Ponders the reason behind the catastrophic event and the resulting confusion.
And we still wonder why
Reiterates the perplexity and questioning of the catastrophic event.
We wonder why
Repetition of the questioning, emphasizing the ongoing search for answers.
Deadhand
Introduction of "Deadhand" as a symbolic or metaphorical element.
This was never quite the plan
Acknowledges that the current situation was not part of the original plan.
Come and witness the failures of man
Invites others to witness the failures of humanity.
I'm glad I dont take the blame
Expresses relief at not being personally responsible for the failures described.
If it were me in that place things would end up just the same
Speculates that, if in a similar position, the outcome would be the same.
Our faith misplaced was placed based mostly on a face of tv fame
Comments on misplaced faith, often influenced by superficial factors like celebrity.
Our trust turned to shame
Notes the transformation of trust into shame due to misguided beliefs.
An oracle self proclaimed
Introduces an oracle figure who proclaims self-righteous messages.
Rose to prostelitize us all
Describes the rise of an oracle attempting to convert or influence everyone.
Put your fist into the sky
Encourages a symbolic act of defiance with a raised fist, questioning its effectiveness.
As if a raised fist could possibly prevent the fall
Skeptical about the raised fist preventing an inevitable downfall.
Now hear our desperate call
Addresses a desperate call for help or understanding in the face of adversity.
We are cursed by the wind and it's unbearable heat
Highlights the curses faced, possibly symbolizing environmental or societal challenges.
We are cursed by spoiled food that we cannot eat
Describes the curse of spoiled food, emphasizing the harsh conditions.
We are cursed by water that brings blisters and death
Points out a curse related to water causing harm, reflecting on resource scarcity.
All our hoarded wealth doesn't give us rest
Notes the futility of hoarded wealth in providing relief or peace.
Come and witness the failures of man
Reiterates the invitation to witness and reflect on human failures.
They tried controlling men but they all went astray
Describes attempts to control individuals resulting in failure and chaos.
They tried controlling nature but it went its own way
Observes the unsuccessful attempts to control nature, acknowledging its unpredictability.
Taming wild animals that just bit back
Mentions efforts to tame wild animals that backfired with aggression.
Creating their own light that just faded to black
Refers to the creation of artificial light that eventually faded to darkness.
Judges in a court where they had no rule
Describes a flawed justice system where rules are absent or ineffective.
Our greatest efforts put together made us fools
Reflects on collective efforts that, despite being significant, led to foolish outcomes.
The forerunners didn't know what they were doing
Highlights the lack of understanding or purpose among those leading.
I opened my eyes to Awake in Ruins
The conclusion, opening eyes to the harsh reality represented by "Awake in Ruins."
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