Lyrics
There are dogs in the yard, howling at the moon
Observation of dogs howling at the moon, possibly symbolizing primal instincts or chaos.
There are sinners like me our judgment's coming soon
Acknowledgment of personal flaws and anticipation of impending judgment.
And I stand at the bottom of this dark and lonely well
Metaphorical representation of a dark and lonely emotional state.
Saying please give me answers so I might escape Hell
Plea for answers to escape a difficult situation or emotional turmoil.
I watched from my window as they gunned down unarmed men
Witnessing a violent incident, struggling with personal responsibility.
Tried to say it's not my problem, couldn't happen to my friends
Attempt to distance oneself, denial of personal connection to a larger issue.
But the truth is they're my brothers, and they're my countrymen
Recognition of shared humanity and national identity.
And if we lose our better angels, we won't get them back again
Concern about losing essential qualities (better angels) in society.
Come on and raise your voice above the raging seas
Encouragement to speak out against injustice and societal problems.
We can't hold our breath forever when our brothers cannot breathe
Highlighting the urgency by referencing the inability to breathe, echoing real-world struggles.
Come on and raise your voice above the raging seas
Repetition for emphasis on raising one's voice against ongoing issues.
We can't hold our breath forever when our brothers cannot breathe
Reiteration of the importance of addressing the inability to breathe metaphorically.
Oh, oh
Repetitive emphasis on the critical issue of breathing, suggesting a crisis.
Oh, oh
-Oh, oh
-Our brothers cannot breathe
-Oh, oh
-Oh, oh
-Oh, oh
-Our brothers cannot breathe
-All good people, won't you come around?
Call to action for "good people" to unite and defend others against injustice.
Won't you come around?
-Won't you come around?
-All good people, won't you come around?
-Won't you come around?
-Defend your brothers
-All good people, won't you come around?
-Won't you come around?
-Won't you come around?
-All good people, won't you come around?
-Won't you come around?
-Hold up each other
Final call to support and uplift each other, reinforcing the communal aspect of the message.
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