Revolution
Embracing Change: Carver Commodore's Call for Revolution
Lyrics
You say you want a revolution
You express a desire for a revolution, a significant change or upheaval.
Well, you know
Acknowledgment that this desire for change is widespread and known.
We all want to change the world
Highlighting the universal aspiration for societal transformation.
You tell me that it's evolution
You claim it's more of an evolution or gradual change.
Well, you know
Reiteration that everyone desires societal change.
We all want to change the world
Reemphasizing the universal longing for societal transformation.
But when you talk about destruction
Cautioning against discussing or promoting destruction as a means of change.
Don't you know that you can count me out
Expressing refusal to participate in a change involving destruction or violence.
Don't you know it's gonna be
Anticipating that the outcome of the revolution will eventually be acceptable.
All right, all right, all right
Reassurance that things will turn out fine.
You say you got a real solution
Claiming to have a genuine solution for the problems.
Well, you know
Stating the willingness of everyone to see the proposed plan for change.
We'd all love to see the plan
Expressing a collective interest in understanding the proposed solution.
You ask me for a contribution
Requesting support or involvement from others.
Well, you know
Acknowledging the effort already being made towards change.
We're doing what we can
Reinforcing the idea that individuals are doing what they can.
But if you want money for people with minds that hate
Indicating a reluctance to fund endeavors promoting hatred.
All I can tell is brother you have to wait
Suggesting a need for patience in such cases.
Don't you know it's gonna be
Reaffirming the eventual positive outcome of the revolution.
All right, all right, all right
Reiterating assurance that things will ultimately be okay.
You say you'll change the constitution
Suggesting a desire to amend or alter established rules (constitution).
Well, you know
Asserting the common desire to alter ways of thinking or beliefs.
We all want to change your head
Expressing the collective interest in changing perspectives.
You tell me it's the institution
Stating that the problem lies within the existing system or establishment.
Well, you know
Reiterating that changing one's mindset is crucial.
You better free you mind instead
But if you go carrying pictures of chairman Mao
Suggesting that promoting radical figures won't garner support.
You ain't going to make it with anyone anyhow
Implying that associating with extreme beliefs won't help in any circumstance.
Don't you know it's gonna be
Reassuring again that the ultimate outcome of the revolution will be favorable.
All right, all right, all right
All right, all right, all right
-All right, all right, all right
-All right, all right
Repeated assurance that the revolution will ultimately yield positive results.
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