Art in G Sharp
Unveiling the Illusions
Lyrics
A tank is not a summer car
A tank is not a suitable vehicle for summer.
the sun is not a golden ball
The sun is not a perfect sphere, as it may appear.
resting like an air balloon
Comparing the sun to an air balloon at rest.
A tree is not an ice cream cone
A tree should not be confused with an ice cream cone.
a fighters arms aren't tentacles
A fighter's arms are not tentacles, despite their similar appearance.
offering doves to garish rays
Imagery of fighters offering doves to intense and bright rays.
The world of a child is a creative place
A child's world is imaginative, though criticized for lack of originality.
but they said: There is nothing new
Criticism of the artist: "There is nothing new" in their creative endeavors.
in your art of nothing true
The artist is accused of creating art devoid of truth.
Your axel doesn't touch the tank
The axel, a part of a vehicle, is metaphorically disconnected from the tank.
where crullers turn on track and tire
Reference to a place where crullers (pastries) turn, suggesting a place of conflict.
paltry pastries off to war
Paltry pastries going to war, possibly symbolizing insignificant things involved in conflict.
Why are your birds and railways spikes
Questioning the symbolism of birds and railway spikes with broken or damaged elements.
broken arms or butchered legs
Imagery of broken arms or butchered legs, possibly related to the consequences of conflict.
melting into waxen plash
Objects melting into a waxen plash, suggesting a distorted or deteriorating state.
The world of a child is a creative place
Reiteration of a child's world as creative, despite the criticism received.
but they said: There is nothing new
Repeating the critique that there is nothing new in the artist's supposedly unoriginal work.
in your art of nothing true
The artist is accused again of creating art devoid of truth.
Your colours, cars, cats and fire
Various elements like colors, cars, cats, and fire are mentioned as failing to inspire.
fail to uplift or inspire
These mentioned elements are criticized for their inability to uplift or inspire.
The world of a child is a creative place
Reiteration of the child's world being creative, despite persistent criticism.
but they say: There is nothing new
Repeating the criticism that there is nothing new in the artist's allegedly unoriginal work.
in your art of nothing true
Restating the accusation that the artist's work lacks truth.
Oh but sadly, there is nothing new
An expression of regret or disappointment that there is nothing new in the pursuit of politics.
in what your politics pursue.
A final statement emphasizing the perceived lack of novelty in political pursuits.
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