Lyrics
Golden days are gone forever
Expressing nostalgia or regret for a past period of happiness or prosperity that can never return.
Silver hair skin like leather
Describing physical characteristics with the metaphor of "silver hair" and "skin like leather," possibly indicating aging or experience.
Deadwood, Hollywood the holy and the free
Mentioning locations, including Deadwood and Hollywood, to symbolize contrasting aspects of life - the sacred ("holy") and the liberated ("free").
Carve my name in the hollow of a tree
Suggesting a desire for permanence or leaving a mark on the world, symbolized by carving one's name in the hollow of a tree.
Build a wall and defenses
Advocating for protection and self-defense, symbolized by the metaphorical act of building a wall and defenses.
Take a pill numb the senses
Indicating a coping mechanism or escape from reality through the use of pills to numb the senses.
Life ain't what you always wanted it to be
Reflecting on the disparity between one's expectations and the reality of life.
Carve my name in the hollow of tree
Reiterating the desire for a lasting legacy or impact, echoing the sentiment from line 4.
Looming black markets and underground profits
Referring to illegal or hidden economic activities, possibly commenting on societal issues like corruption or inequality.
Seek absolution in the laundry
Suggesting a search for forgiveness or redemption in mundane, everyday tasks like laundry.
Muddy waters in the distance
Depicting a metaphorical distance or obstacle represented by "muddy waters."
Crippled organized resistence
Describing a weakened or fragmented resistance against organized challenges.
Burning rubber from the motorcade
Depicting a scene of urgency and chaos, with "burning rubber" symbolizing a fast-paced motorcade.
Misfit children form a barricade
Suggesting a group of nonconformist individuals forming a barrier against societal norms or challenges.
Looming black markets and underground profits
Repeating the reference to hidden economic activities, reinforcing the theme of societal issues.
Seek absolution in the laundry
Repeating the idea of seeking forgiveness or relief in mundane activities, emphasizing its importance.
Golden days are gone forever
Reiterating the irreversible loss of a past era of happiness or prosperity.
Silver hair skin like leather
Repeating the metaphorical description of aging and experience through "silver hair" and "skin like leather."
Deadwood, Hollywood the holy and the free
Repeating the juxtaposition of Deadwood and Hollywood, symbolizing contrasting aspects of life.
Carve my name in the hollow of a tree
Reiterating the desire for a lasting impact or legacy, echoing sentiments from lines 4 and 8.
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