Tale of the Ballydowse
Tale of Liberation: Ballydowse's Anthem for the Unheard
Lyrics
Open your ears and up a seat for the tale of the ballydowse.
Invitation to listen to the story of Ballydowse.
Just what they are might well be you when
Consideration that the listener might identify with the tale.
The tell reaches your house
The story reaches the listener's home.
Between way past plenty and a need no one should know
Between extreme wealth and a hidden need.
They were born and raised unsettled
They were born and raised in a state of unsettlement.
Within sight of high and low
In the midst of both success and failure.
Equal blessings, hardhsips, toes, and
Experiencing both positives and negatives.
Fingers, opened eyes returned and lingered
Awareness and contemplation on various experiences.
To the ones who got picked last
Sympathy for those who were excluded or marginalized.
To the dancers never asked
Reference to those who were not given the chance to participate.
To the darkened half of the heart of man
Mention of the darker aspects of human nature.
That leaves his brother trapped
Causing harm to others while remaining trapped in one's own negativity.
underbred and under way we are leaping to
Being underestimated and undervalued while taking action.
The fray throwing for the lovely underdogs
Fighting for the underdogs and marginalized.
Underbrush and underbelly flags flying
Symbolic references to fighting against hidden or overlooked injustices.
Willy-nilly we'll undermine the greedy and the cruel.
Willingness to challenge and oppose the selfish and cruel.
Come along all are welcome let
Welcoming all to break down societal barriers.
Man's barriers be broken, from silver
From rich to poor, breaking down distinctions.
Spoons to empty pockets all
Encouragement to celebrate together.
Raise your glass and raise your voices ain't
Advocating support for the cause.
Against then be for us
Choosing solidarity rather than division.
No paradise we'll reap but we'll go down
Acceptance that paradise might not be achieved, but efforts will persist.
Plowing just the same
Continuing forward despite obstacles.
so you sat and heard the tell, if you're
Reflection on listening to the story; leaving if not interested.
Leaving just as well
Acknowledging the choice to depart.
Too many living on the fences as it is
Commenting on the prevalence of indecision.
But if your heart volunteers to the crying
Encouragement to empathize and support both sorrow and joy.
And the cheers
Encouraging involvement in both grief and celebration.
Let the dead bury the dead and come along
Letting go of past troubles and joining the cause.
Equal blessing, hardships, crying, and singing
Emphasizing the shared experiences of positives and negatives.
You'll get back just like you're giving
Expectation of receiving in accordance with what's given.
To the ones who got picked last
Reiteration of empathy for those excluded or marginalized.
To the dancers never asked
Re-emphasizing the exclusion of certain individuals.
If you got ears then hear if you don't forget we asked
Urging attention to the message for those capable of understanding.
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