Lyrics
The truth is in the timber
The essence of truth is found in the structure of wood.
Brittle bone and sinew all that remains
Only fragile bones and sinew remain, highlighting vulnerability.
So take this clay and fill your bellies
Utilize this clay metaphorically as nourishment for survival.
For the night is long and we have much to gain
The night is lengthy, and there is much to achieve or gain.
The truth is a carcass, fly-specked, the flesh a-crawl
Truth is depicted as a decaying carcass, unsettling and repulsive.
Who among you is brave enough?
A challenge is presented, questioning the courage of the listeners.
Who among you will answer the call?
An invitation for someone to respond to the challenge.
We are Rats on fire, in the fields, in my head
The collective identity is likened to rats ablaze, symbolizing intensity.
Everything that rises....
Continuation of the intense state, suggesting a rising force or phenomenon.
The truth is in the gut pile
Truth is found in the remains of the gut pile, emphasizing raw reality.
So let them eat, let them eat
An urging to let others consume, possibly for survival or fulfillment.
I can recall the prairie
Recollection of better times on the prairie, evoking nostalgia.
Better days full of oxtail and bread wheat
Desire for one more child, emphasizing sacrifice for the greater good.
One more child, all I ask
A plea for the well-being of the community as a whole.
For the common good
Highlighting the collaborative effort required for significant actions.
It takes a village to burn one down
Emphasis on communal responsibility for major consequences.
As it should
Reinforcement of the idea that certain events should naturally occur.
So at dusk we march
Movement at dusk, symbolic of transition or change.
First born before your fathers
The firstborn generation preceding their fathers.
The truth is in these precious boys
Truth resides in the sacrifice of these young boys.
Fed to the blades of the harvester
Suggesting the grim fate of being fed into the harvester blades.
We areRats on fire, in the fields, in my head
Reiteration of the intense identity as rats on fire.
Everything that rises....
Continued reference to a rising force or phenomenon.
Black bear, black bear
Mentions of animals like black bear, possibly symbolizing instincts.
Follow your nose
An urging to follow instincts or natural inclinations.
Everything that rises must converge
Continuation of the theme that rising elements converge.
Barrow hog, sheep dog
Reference to animals like barrow hog and sheep dog.
Follow your nose
Encouragement to follow instincts or natural tendencies.
Everything that rises must converge
Reiteration of the idea that rising elements converge.
Soothsayer, soothsayer
Addressing a soothsayer, possibly symbolizing foresight or wisdom.
Follow the smoke
Advising to follow the path indicated by smoke, suggesting guidance.
Everything that rises must converge
Reiteration of the concept that rising elements converge.
Torchbearer, torchbearer
Reference to a torchbearer, symbolizing illumination or leadership.
Follow the smoke
Encouragement to follow the path marked by smoke.
Everything that rises must converge
Reiteration that rising elements naturally come together.
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