Lyrics
Line them up against the factory wall
Metaphorically suggesting taking action against a group of people.
Burn down all the inconvenience stores
Advocating for eliminating inconvenient elements, possibly metaphorical.
Smash the anchor back into the boats
Expressing a desire to undo or disrupt stability, possibly metaphorical.
These people weren't invited by the hosts
Suggesting unwelcome individuals who were not invited by those in charge.
Different strokes for difficult folks
Recognizing that people have different ways of dealing with challenges.
Trying to find truth, you're slightly askew
Struggling to find truth with a slightly skewed perspective.
If you let nothing but good intentions show
Encouraging the display of good intentions even when searching for truth.
You're searching for truth, there's nothing so pure
Highlighting the purity of the search for truth.
You can't keep a good intention on its own
Emphasizing that good intentions alone may not persist.
Cluster all my rivals like a bomb
Comparing dealing with rivals to a bomb, suggesting a forceful approach.
Keep the vultures sweet under my thumb
Keeping control over potential threats or opportunistic individuals.
Conforming for the sake of common good
Conforming to societal expectations for the greater good.
Keep the motor humming under my hood
Maintaining a smoothly functioning internal aspect (symbolized by "hood").
Diligent strokes for dissident folks
Recognizing the need for careful and persistent efforts for dissenting individuals.
Trying to find truth, you're slightly askew
Continuing the struggle for truth with a slightly off-kilter perspective.
If you let nothing but good intentions show
Advocating for the transparent display of good intentions in the pursuit of truth.
You're searching for truth, there's nothing so pure
Reiterating the pure nature of the search for truth.
You can't keep a good intention on its own
Stating that a good intention needs more than itself to endure.
Noone knows the trouble that I've seen
Expressing a sense of isolation or difficulty experienced without understanding.
I was only building a machine
Building something with a potential negative impact.
The cutting edge that brought me to my knees
Referencing a powerful force or innovation leading to a challenging situation.
The consequence was never in my dream
The unintended outcome was not part of the original vision or aspiration.
Similar strokes with different cloaks
Similar strategies with different disguises or presentations.
Trying to find truth, you're slightly askew
Continuing the struggle for truth with a slightly off-kilter perspective.
If you let nothing but good intentions show
Emphasizing the importance of displaying good intentions in the quest for truth.
You're searching for truth, there's nothing so pure
Reiterating the pure nature of the search for truth.
As keeping a good intention on its own
Underlining that maintaining a good intention requires more than its initial existence.
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