Lyrics
So you flung your fist high in the air
Expressing frustration or defiance, raising a fist symbolically, but no significant change occurs.
But the world remained the same
Despite the effort, the world remains unchanged.
And all the demonstrations
References to protests or acts of resistance.
Filtered out through graduation
Protests lead to graduation, possibly implying an incomplete or ineffective outcome.
And the times that were a changing
Despite societal shifts, essential aspects stay the same.
Never changed
A commentary on the limited impact of societal changes.
Freedom takes on new meaning
Family responsibilities redefine the concept of freedom.
When you have a family of five
The challenges of balancing family and societal ideals.
And peace and revolution dissolved in its own solution
Peaceful ideals lose relevance as practical challenges take precedence.
When you're fighting for your life
Life becomes a struggle for survival, overshadowing revolutionary aspirations.
Just to survive
The urgency of surviving becomes a primary focus.
It's then you've gotta
Introduction to the coping mechanism of holding on during difficult times.
Hold on
Emphasizing the importance of perseverance.
For what you believe in
Endorsement to hold on to one's beliefs despite challenges.
Hold on
Advising against letting convictions diminish over time.
Don't let it fade
Still you've gotta
Reiteration of the need to remain resilient.
Be strong
Encouragement to stay strong in the face of adversity.
Find yourself a reason
Finding personal motivation becomes crucial.
You never change the world
Realism about individual ability to change the world.
But just the same
You've gotta hold on stronger
Stressing the necessity to hold on with increased strength daily.
Each and every day
The commitment to resilience must be sustained every day.
When the night creeps in so hollow
Night symbolizes challenges; silence intensifies the struggle.
When the silence makes you scream
Emotional distress expressed through silent screams.
When you're so damned scared of failure
Fear of failure becomes overwhelming.
When the world's burned out it's saviors
Society's failure to produce saviors adds to the despair.
When you're feeling too vulnerable to dream
Vulnerability impedes the ability to dream.
It's then you've gotta
Repetition of the importance of holding on during challenging moments.
Hold on
For what you believe in
Reiterating the call to hold on to personal beliefs.
Hold on
Warning against allowing convictions to diminish.
Don't let it fade
Still you've gotta
Encouragement to maintain inner strength.
Be strong
Finding personal reasons to endure becomes essential.
Find yourself a reason
Realizing that changing the world might be beyond individual capacity.
You never change the world
But just the same
Reiteration of the need to hold on with increased strength.
You've gotta hold on stronger
The importance of resilience to avoid fading away.
Or else you'll fade
The consequence of not holding on is fading into obscurity or insignificance.
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