Sentimental Dole
Unveiling Societal Masks: Sentimental Dole's Poignant Reflections
Lyrics
There's a foe living among us masquerading as a friend
Addressing the presence of an adversary pretending to be a friend.
When you stare into the flashlights you must look to comprehend
Encouraging understanding when facing challenging situations.
For they want to keep you docile, hence the boot upon your head
Highlighting an intention to keep people passive, using force if necessary.
Then they put you in a chokehold, keep you down until your dead
Describing oppressive tactics, possibly leading to metaphorical death.
This is mass discrimination on every colour every creed
Conveying widespread discrimination across various aspects of society.
For to them you're just a number both the cattle and the feed
Portraying individuals as dehumanized entities, both exploited and exploitable.
It may be sunny in the country but the sun can come and go
Contrasting the appearance of tranquility with potential instability.
Collective anger in the stomach, there's still a hunger in the soul
Expressing collective discontent despite material well-being.
Sentimental Dole
Introduction of the song's title, "Sentimental Dole."
Where is the trust in the truth of equality oh
Raising questions about trust in the concept of equality.
Wrapped in a flag and then sold as democracy
Criticizing the sale of democratic ideals wrapped in nationalism.
Constant hypocrisy, draw the poison from the wound
Pointing out persistent hypocrisy and the need to address it.
Reversing the blame, no longer a pleb to be played
Rejecting victimization, shifting blame away from the common people.
Like a pawn in their game
Comparing individuals to pawns manipulated by those in power.
There are many banners blowing, being carried by the mob
Describing various causes represented by banners carried by the masses.
Tears forever flowing through the concrete and the sod
Depicting ongoing sorrow amid urban landscapes.
And the news provide the static, as reports come flooding in
Criticizing media for providing distorted information during chaotic events.
About the riots of confusion between the women and the men
Referring to confusion and conflicts between genders during protests.
Loneliness the silent killer
Labeling loneliness as a destructive force.
Takes and never gives you back
Characterizing loneliness as a one-sided, relentless taking.
For it steals and cant stop stealing, a twisted kleptomaniac
Depicting loneliness as an uncontrollable thief.
Rid yourself of their agenda, wash your spirit with some hope
Advising to free oneself from external influences and find hope.
See the mad collaborations like De Valera and the Pope
Mentioning unexpected collaborations, possibly with negative consequences.
Sentimental Dole
Reiteration of the song's title, "Sentimental Dole."
Where is the trust in the truth of equality oh
Repeating the questioning of trust in the idea of equality.
Wrapped in a flag and then sold as democracy
Reiterating the criticism of selling democracy under the guise of nationalism.
Constant hypocrisy, draw the poison from the wound
Repeating the condemnation of constant hypocrisy and the need for change.
Reversing the blame, no longer a pleb to be played
Reiterating the rejection of victimization, emphasizing empowerment.
Like a pawn in their game
Comparing individuals to pawns in a game controlled by those in power.
No longer a pleb to be played
Asserting independence, no longer allowing manipulation as common people.
Like a pawn in their game.
Reiterating the comparison of individuals to pawns, emphasizing resistance.
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