Watch the World Die
Embracing Ephemeral Beauty: Cody Jinks' Reflection on a World in Flux
Lyrics
Look at the world and all the mess that man has made, it's such perfection
Reflecting on the chaotic state of the world created by humanity, finding beauty in its imperfection.
I see no good in cutting off one's nose despite a face of insurrection
Expressing skepticism about the effectiveness of radical actions in the face of rebellion or opposition.
It's getting hard to see the good
Noticing the increasing difficulty in finding positive aspects or goodness in the world.
To find a way, to find a place in a place uncertain
Struggling to secure a place or purpose in an uncertain environment.
The final chapter's near the end
Acknowledging the approaching end or conclusion, possibly of a significant event or life itself.
So one more time we'll tear that curtain
Anticipating a final moment, symbolized by tearing a curtain, suggesting a revelation or closure.
Remember the words of all the prophets, wise men, fools, the weary and blind
Recalling the wisdom and words of various figures, encompassing prophets, wise men, fools, and those burdened by weariness and blindness.
Remember the innocence of days gone by, the cruelest joke, now plagued by time
Remembering the innocence of the past, now affected by the passage of time and perceived as a cruel joke.
It's getting dark, it's getting cold
Describing a dark and cold atmosphere, possibly metaphorical, signifying challenging times.
It's getting late and the pages keep on turning
Highlighting the urgency of time passing, with pages turning, suggesting the inevitability of change.
So hit the bombs and light it up, enjoy the ride
Encouraging the embrace of life, even in turbulent times, symbolized by lighting up bombs and enjoying the ride.
For the fires, they will be burning
Acknowledging the inevitability of challenges and hardships, symbolized by fires that will continue to burn.
So come along
Inviting someone to join in an intimate connection despite the surrounding chaos.
We can make love as we
Suggesting the possibility of making love amidst the world's decline.
Watch the world die, baby
Embracing the idea of witnessing the world's demise together, finding meaning in shared experiences.
In the morning if it's just the two of us
Imagining a positive outcome if only two people remain in the morning, signifying a sense of accomplishment.
We know we've done it right
Feeling confident that the right choices have been made in the pursuit of true love.
If true love truly never dies
Contemplating the potential of eternal life through the endurance of true love.
We might live forever
Expressing the idea that love may transcend the limitations of mortality.
We can make love as we watch
Reiterating the possibility of making love while witnessing the world's decline.
The world die
Emphasizing the simultaneous experience of love and the world's demise.
So come along (so come along)
Repeating the invitation to join in an intimate connection amidst the chaos.
We can make love as we
Reiterating the possibility of making love amidst the world's decline.
Watch the world die, baby
Embracing the idea of witnessing the world's demise together, finding meaning in shared experiences.
In the morning if it's just the two of us
Imagining a positive outcome if only two people remain in the morning, signifying a sense of accomplishment.
We know we've done it right
Feeling confident that the right choices have been made in the pursuit of true love.
If true love truly never dies
Contemplating the potential of eternal life through the endurance of true love.
We might live forever
Expressing the idea that love may transcend the limitations of mortality.
We can make love as we watch
Reiterating the possibility of making love while witnessing the world's decline.
The world die
Emphasizing the simultaneous experience of love and the world's demise.
The world die
Repeating the inevitability of the world's decline.
The world die
Further emphasizing the world's inevitable demise.
Oh
Concluding with a simple expression of the world dying.
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