Victims of the Revolution
Reflections on Sacrifice and Neglect
Lyrics
What will prove to be our big mistake?
Questioning the potential major error in our actions.
Short-sighted arrogance all for what sake?
Criticizing self-centered arrogance and questioning its purpose.
Our families to ashes, our ambitions to dust
Highlighting the destruction of families and ambitions.
Our progeny in silence thinking "what about us?"
Reflecting on the silent concerns of future generations.
But don't forget
Reminder not to overlook the consequences.
The dance of neglect
Describing the neglectful dance of inaction.
The march for empowering prosperity
Reference to the pursuit of prosperity, often at a cost.
The pain from loss and want for mere lucidity
Expressing pain from loss and the desire for clarity.
Just maternal residue, and I was there too
Mention of maternal influence and personal involvement.
And maybe so were you
Suggesting shared responsibility in the situation.
When something is won it comes with sacrifice
Highlighting the idea that victories come with sacrifices.
It's there beneath the joy, the glory, and pride
Noting that sacrifices are often overlooked in moments of joy.
And rarely it's acknowledged but in positive light
Acknowledging that sacrifices are rarely recognized positively.
Consciously omitting the losers plight
Consciously ignoring the difficulties faced by the losers.
But don't forget
Reiterating the importance of not forgetting the consequences.
The dance of neglect
Describing the neglectful dance once again.
The craving for community that never was met
Expressing the unmet longing for community.
The longing for status and the overture of regret
Describing the desire for status and the beginning of regret.
With no one to deter, pathetically unsure
Reflecting on uncertainty and lack of guidance.
Forgetting who they were
Highlighting the danger of forgetting one's identity.
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