Antwan
Echoes of Lost Cities: Bear vs. Shark's Poetic Tale
Lyrics
What left you blank could leave you restless
Experiences or emotions that left you emotionally empty can lead to restlessness.
Out of breath young princes slave
Youthful princes are exhausted and enslaved, possibly by societal expectations or obligations.
The day away your pennies save and often spent
Spending the day working hard to save pennies, but often those savings are quickly spent.
What has been lost has been received and lost in ceremony
What has been lost was acknowledged, but the acknowledgment itself is ceremonial and may not bring true closure.
She was a dancer for children
A woman who danced for children, possibly representing innocence or purity.
She has a chance for an exit
She has an opportunity for an exit, suggesting a chance for escape or change.
She was a builder of cities
She contributed to the construction of cities, symbolizing creativity and growth.
He had the lips of a cobra
A man with deceptive or dangerous qualities, described with the metaphor of cobra lips.
They carved your portrait into woods
Someone's portrait is carved into woods, possibly symbolizing a lasting impact or memory.
Our swords still under the sheets on T.V. screens and V.C.R.'s
Swords hidden under sheets and on screens, hinting at concealed conflicts or violence.
Calling all jungle boys the party's over
An announcement that the party is over for "jungle boys," possibly referring to reckless or adventurous individuals.
Poaching won't get you nothing but death
Illegal actions won't lead to anything positive, emphasizing the consequences of irresponsible behavior.
On the roof of my mouth to the bodies on the desert floor
Imagery of bodies on a desert floor, possibly alluding to the aftermath of destructive actions.
Grab handfuls of hair pull to belly splits
Physical aggression or confrontation represented by pulling hair to belly splits.
Splitting on a system that made you rich
Rejecting a system that brought wealth, expressing discontent or rebellion.
Words from your lips onto the ground all the novels that you read
Words spoken fall to the ground, possibly indicating the futility of communication or the weightlessness of promises.
All the useless information words we throw them at each other and mix them all together
Useless information and words thrown without consideration, creating confusion.
To formulate an opinion without a second thought
Forming opinions without proper reflection, highlighting impulsiveness.
My thoughts are yours
Thoughts are shared between individuals.
Your thoughts are mine
Mutual understanding or connection between thoughts.
Just divided by.
Division caused by words.
WORDS
The power and impact of words are emphasized.
I know why I'm talking will you leave the light on
A self-aware statement about talking, questioning if the speaker's words will be acknowledged or received.
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