Death March
Unveiling the Illusion: Death March ChroniclesLyrics
Blinded by that Raleigh glare in the staged halls of history,
Feeling disoriented or misled by the intense and imposing influence of Raleigh, possibly a metaphor for authority or power, in the carefully crafted narratives of history.
built upon rotting stumps and phantom calls of freedom
Referring to the foundation of historical events on decayed and deceptive foundations, with the notion of freedom being a distant and elusive concept.
Dog-whistled through nostalgia to guide and then to bend
Describing the manipulation of emotions and memories to steer and control, suggesting a subtle use of nostalgia to influence perceptions.
your eyes beyond the headstones and graves of working men
Encouraging a critical look beyond symbolic markers of achievement to acknowledge the sacrifices and struggles of ordinary working-class individuals.
And now you're pining for a glory that was never really there
Expressing a sense of yearning for a past glory that may not have existed, highlighting disillusionment and misplaced nostalgia.
doing dog's work and dazzled by the con
Engaging in demeaning or menial tasks, influenced and blinded by deceptive tactics.
Slaughtered foot-soldiers in an artificial war
Describing the casualties of a fabricated conflict, where individuals are pawns in a contrived war.
lost to a death march
Emphasizing the tragic outcome, referring to the participants as being lost in a death march, possibly symbolizing a futile and destructive journey.
Onward lap dogs stutter laced with forlorn hope
Characterizing followers as subservient and hopeful despite the bleak circumstances.
Seduced by the rigours of their meritocracy
Being enticed by the challenges of a system based on merit, suggesting the allure of success in a competitive environment.
See there's winners and there's losers so work to be free
Highlighting the societal divide between winners and losers, with the notion that one must work to achieve freedom.
And now you're pining for a glory that was never really there
Reiterating the theme of yearning for a non-existent glory, still engaged in menial tasks and deceived by manipulation.
doing dog's work and dazzled by the con
Continuing the portrayal of individuals being blinded by deception while participating in mundane activities.
Slaughtered foot-soldiers in an artificial war
Repeating the idea of casualties in a contrived war, emphasizing the artificiality of the conflict.
lost to a death march
Reemphasizing the tragic fate of those involved, lost in a death march without purpose.
Every fibre stitched with scripted fantasy
Depicting a reality woven with false narratives and imaginary scenarios, where every aspect is scripted and unreal.
while the scaffold of integrity is stripped beneath your feet
Describing the erosion of integrity as a foundational structure collapses, possibly alluding to a loss of moral or ethical values.
Dismembered and tormented, paraded through the street
Portraying a state of dismemberment and suffering, with individuals being publicly displayed and humiliated.
A lifelong-sharpened knife dug in your own back
Suggesting a prolonged and personal betrayal, with a metaphorical knife deeply embedded in one's own back.
Another story told on drunken talk of valour
Referring to the recounting of a story in a state of inebriation, possibly highlighting the distortion of truth in narratives of valor.
And all for what? Her Majesty's Fame
Raising questions about the worthiness of sacrificing for the fame of a ruling figure, possibly a commentary on blind loyalty to authority.
And all for what? Northcliffe's gain
Questioning the motivations behind sacrifices, mentioning Northcliffe's gain, possibly referring to the pursuit of power or wealth.
Treasured displays of untold sacrifice
Highlighting the ironic nature of commemorations, where displays of sacrifice contrast with the emptiness or silence of a town losing its essence.
adorn the piercing quiet of an emptying town
Emphasizing the desolation of a town, possibly as a consequence of the fabricated narratives and deceptive practices described throughout the lyrics.
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