Talkin' Bout a Revolution
Whispers of Change: Unveiling the Revolution in Big Wide Grin's Lyrics
Lyrics
Don't you know they're talkin' about a revolution, it sounds like a whisper
People are discussing the possibility of a revolution, and it seems subtle or quiet.
Don't you know they're talkin' about a revolution, it sounds like a whisper
Reiteration of the idea that there's talk about a revolution, and it's not loud or overt.
While they're standing in the welfare lines
People are standing in lines to receive welfare assistance.
Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation
Describes the emotional state of those seeking help from salvation armies, emphasizing hardship.
Wasting time in the unemployment lines
People are spending time in lines for unemployment benefits, indicating economic challenges.
Sitting around waiting for a promotion
Individuals are patiently waiting for a job promotion, reflecting a desire for progress.
Don't you know they're talkin' about a revolution, it sounds like a whisper
Reiteration of the subtle discussions about a revolution.
Poor people gonna rise up and get their share
Expresses the belief that poor people will stand up to claim their fair share of resources and rights.
Poor people gonna rise up and take what's theirs
Emphasizes the determination of poor people to take what rightfully belongs to them.
Don't you know you better run run run run run run run run run run run run
Urgent call for action, advising someone to run multiple times, possibly suggesting escape or resistance.
I said you better run run run run run run run run run run run run
Reiteration of the need to run, reinforcing a sense of urgency and potential danger.
'Cause finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin' 'bout a revolution
Indicates a shift in power dynamics, suggesting that a revolution is underway.
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin' 'bout a revolution
Reiteration that the tables are turning, emphasizing the transformative nature of the revolution.
Oh no, talkin' 'bout a revolution
Acknowledges and reinforces the idea of a revolution, emphasizing its significance.
Oh, I been standing in the welfare lines
Personal experience of standing in welfare lines, connecting the narrator to the struggles described.
Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation
Reiteration of the emotional distress at the doorsteps of salvation armies, highlighting societal issues.
Wasting time in the unemployment lines
Repeats the theme of waiting in unemployment lines, emphasizing economic challenges.
Sitting around waiting for a promotion
Emphasizes the waiting for a promotion, reflecting on the aspiration for better opportunities.
Don't you know they're talkin' about a revolution, it sounds like a whisper
Reiterates the subtle nature of the discussions surrounding a revolution.
And finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin' 'bout a revolution
Reaffirms the idea that the tables are turning, indicating the progression of the revolution.
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn, talkin' 'bout a revolution
Reiteration that the tables are turning, underscoring the transformative nature of the revolution.
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