Talkin' Bout a Revolution
Rising Whispers: Unveiling the Social Revolution in Bruce Sudano's Anthem
Lyrics
Don't you know
Expressing surprise or emphasis, setting the tone for the following message.
They're talkin' 'bout a revolution
Indicating the topic of discussion, a revolution is being discussed.
It sounds like a whisper
Comparing the discussion of a revolution to a subtle and quiet expression.
Don't you know
Reiterating the ongoing discussion about a revolution.
They're talkin' about a revolution
Repeating the idea of people talking about a revolution in a subtle manner.
It sounds like a whisper
Re-emphasizing the quiet nature of the revolutionary discussions.
While they're standing in the welfare lines
Describing a scene where people in need are waiting for assistance, possibly criticizing the existing societal structure.
Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation
Depicting an emotional scene where people are desperate for help, possibly referring to social inequality.
Wasting time in the unemployment lines
Highlighting the unproductive nature of waiting in unemployment lines.
Sitting around waiting for a promotion
Pointing out the stagnation in the lives of individuals waiting for career advancement.
Don't you know
Reaffirming the ongoing discussions and whispers about a revolution.
They're talkin' 'bout a revolution
Reiterating the subtle and quiet nature of revolutionary talks.
It sounds like a whisper
Stressing the discreet tone in which the revolution is being discussed.
Poor people gonna rise up
Expressing the idea that impoverished individuals will rise up and demand their fair share.
cnd get their share
Emphasizing the empowerment of poor people to claim what is rightfully theirs.
Poor people gonna rise up
Repeating the notion of poor people rising to take what belongs to them.
cnd take what's theirs
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Don't you know
Reiterating the awareness of the ongoing revolution discussions.
You better run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Urging someone to run, possibly indicating the need for action or preparation for change.
Oh I said you better
Repeating the urgency to run, emphasizing the need for swift action.
Run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run, run
Further stressing the importance of running, possibly signifying escape or proactive engagement.
'Cause finally the tables are starting to turn
Indicating a shift in the prevailing circumstances, suggesting a turning point.
Talkin' bout a revolution
Reiterating the discussion about a revolution and the changing dynamics.
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn
Acknowledging the ongoing transformation in the societal tables.
Talkin' bout a revolution, oh no
Re-emphasizing the revolutionary discussions and the changing tide.
Talkin' bout a revolution, oh
Continuing to talk about the revolution and its transformative nature.
While they're standing in the welfare lines
Recalling the earlier scene of people in welfare lines, connecting it to the changing tables.
Crying at the doorsteps of those armies of salvation
Reiterating the emotional scenes of people seeking salvation and drawing attention to societal issues.
Wasting time in the unemployment lines
Repeating the unproductive nature of waiting in unemployment lines, highlighting societal challenges.
Sitting around waiting for a promotion
Reiterating the stagnation in the lives of those waiting for promotions, emphasizing societal issues.
Don't you know
Reaffirming the ongoing, subtle discussions about a revolution.
They're talkin' 'bout a revolution
Stressing the discreet tone in which the revolution is being discussed.
It sounds like a whisper
Re-emphasizing the quiet nature of revolutionary talks.
cnd finally the tables are starting to turn
Continuing the message of tables turning and the revolution gaining momentum.
Talkin' bout a revolution
Reiterating the transformative nature of the ongoing revolution.
Yes, finally the tables are starting to turn
Acknowledging the turning tables and the revolutionary changes taking place.
Talkin' bout a revolution, oh no
Continuing to talk about the revolution and its transformative nature.
Talkin' bout a revolution, oh no
Repeating the discussion about a revolution and the changing tide.
Talkin' bout a revolution, oh no
Continuing to emphasize the revolutionary changes and their significance.
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