DEGENERATION
Degeneration Chronicles: A Poignant Tale of Lost Love and Changing Times
Lyrics
It was just you and me
Expressing a moment shared between the speaker and someone else.
Out on the balcony
Describing the setting of the moment, specifically on a balcony.
We were singing some songs
Recalling a time when they sang songs, possibly taught by the listener's father.
Your father once taught me
Highlighting a connection with the listener's family, emphasizing shared experiences.
And isn't it cruel
Reflecting on the harshness or unfairness of a situation.
Isn't it sickening
Expressing a sense of disgust or repulsion towards something.
All that's been lost
Noting the significant losses endured.
It seems to be quickening
Suggesting that the pace of loss is accelerating.
You're looking older
Observing physical changes in the listener, possibly implying the passage of time.
Your brother's a soldier
Acknowledging the listener's sibling, particularly their military service.
I remember when both of us got married
Recalling a shared memory of both individuals getting married.
In late January
Providing details about the marriage event, emphasizing camaraderie and humor.
The weather was fine
-We ran out of wine
-And we all laughed about the good old times
-You and me
Reiterating the connection between the speaker and the listener.
Out here there's no mystery
Asserting that there are no secrets or hidden aspects in their relationship.
When they come knocking, and you know they will
Anticipating challenges and expressing readiness to face them together.
We'll shoot through our closed doors (And we'll be waiting for more)
-It's been years since I've heard your laugh
Describing the passage of time and the visible effects on the listener and their social circle.
Your tired eyes and your aching back
-Our friends back home have gone raving mad
-It's that bad
-It's that bad
-You're looking older
Repeating the observation of the listener's aging.
Your brother's a soldier
Reiterating the listener's sibling's military service.
I remember when both of us got married
Revisiting the shared memory of both individuals getting married, emphasizing the good times.
In late January
-The weather was fine
-We ran out of wine
-And we all laughed about the good old times
-When did everything change
Questioning the timing or circumstances of a significant change.
Was it while I was away
Suspecting that the change occurred during the speaker's absence.
Half our friends are now gay
Noting a shift in the lifestyles of mutual friends, specifically mentioning their sexuality and childlessness.
Childless, and not where I thought they'd be
Expressing surprise or disappointment at friends not meeting expected life milestones.
It's just you and me across the country
Emphasizing the enduring connection between the speaker and the listener despite external changes.
Two White American kids alone
Describing the shared identity of being White American kids facing challenges together.
At home with our enemies
-Feed the fire
Using metaphorical language to encourage action or intensity, possibly in response to challenges.
Now or never
Highlighting the urgency of action or decision-making.
Pray together
Suggesting a plea or shared hope through prayer.
Kill all liars
Expressing a desire to eliminate deceit or falsehood.
One step higher
Advocating for progress or improvement, possibly in response to challenges.
You're looking older
Repeating the observation of the listener's aging, possibly with added significance.
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