smoke is rising
Rising Shadows and Flickering Lights: A Poetic Tale of Hope and Despair
Lyrics
Smoke is rising shadow on the move
Symbolic representation of trouble or unrest becoming apparent.
From a back room cigarette tray
Transition from a hidden place (back room) to public attention.
To the front page of the news
Transformation from obscurity to media prominence.
The voice of a prophet paid in cash
Comparing the influential voice to a prophet, highlighting financial motivations.
Speaking glory while they bind your hands
Contrast between preaching glory and being constrained or controlled.
Steady is the sin in telling tales
Consistency in sin when narrating stories or spreading information.
Pulling cards to win a trick
Using manipulation or deceit (playing cards) to achieve personal gains.
The dealers getting paid
Acknowledging the profit earned by those who control information.
Can I still hold on hope
Questioning the possibility of maintaining optimism or faith.
Can I still hold on hope
Reiteration of the doubt regarding the ability to hold onto hope.
Fever's rising breaking boiling
Intensifying emotions, suggesting a turbulent or challenging situation.
Half the trees are screaming fire
Symbolizing distress through the imagery of trees screaming fire.
In the rain or in the snow
Indicating adversity in various conditions, rain or snow.
The last flicker of a light I know
Portraying the fading of a familiar light or hope.
Footsteps of a truth that they can't hear
Highlighting the existence of a truth that goes unheard or unnoticed.
A fire in their hearts
Describing the passion or intensity within people.
Eyes wild with fear
Depicting wild-eyed fear in the face of challenges or uncertainties.
Bickering and bartering for more
Illustrating conflicts and negotiations for personal gain.
While the wine is served behind closed doors
Contrasting public appearance with hidden actions, possibly deceit.
Can I still hold on hope
Repeating the questioning of the ability to maintain hope.
Can I still hold on hope
Emphasizing the persistence of doubt regarding hope.
Fevers rising breaking boiling
Reiterating the intensification of emotions and challenges.
Half the trees are screaming fire
Recurrence of the distressing image of trees screaming fire.
In the rain or in the snow
Repeating the idea of adversity in various weather conditions.
The last flicker of a light I know
Reiterating the fading of a known light or hope.
And I will hold on hope
Expressing determination to maintain hope despite challenges.
And I will hold on hope
Reaffirming the commitment to holding onto hope.
And I will hold on hope
Continued expression of determination and resilience.
And I will hold on hope
Emphasizing the unwavering commitment to holding onto hope.
And I will hold on hope
Repetition of the steadfast commitment to hope.
And I will hold on hope
Continued emphasis on holding onto hope despite challenges.
Fevers rising breaking boiling
Reiterating the intensity of emotions and challenges faced.
Half the trees are screaming fire
Recurrence of the distressing image of trees screaming fire.
In the rain or in the snow
Repeating the idea of adversity in various weather conditions.
The last flicker of a light I know
Reiterating the fading of a known light or hope as a concluding note.
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