It's All Falling Down
Rise Against the Shadows: Desmond Doom's Stirring Tale of Societal Collapse
Lyrics
cll the slaves suffer,
Reflection on the suffering of the oppressed.
When the masters fight.
Noting conflict among those in power.
When the mine collapses,
Anticipation of a disaster, possibly symbolic of societal collapse.
There won't be a light.
Darkness and uncertainty following a catastrophic event.
So you pack your bags, just in case.
Preparation for an uncertain future.
"cll the silly rats," you say.
Labeling others as foolish or naive.
"Trapped in the race."
Commentary on the trapped nature of societal expectations.
Where will you run?
Rhetorical question about escape routes.
Where can you hide?
Expressing the difficulty of finding refuge.
It's all falling down,
Observation of a general societal breakdown.
Goodbye sleepy town.
Farewell to a peaceful, sleepy community.
The boot coming down,
Reference to oppressive authority symbolized by a boot.
You won't hear a sound.
Anticipation of silence or censorship under oppression.
We just want to live,
Desire for a basic, peaceful existence.
We just want to love.
Yearning for love and simple pleasures.
Go down the seaside,
Suggesting a carefree escape to the seaside.
Enjoy the ride.
Encouraging enjoyment despite challenges.
cll the pigs, hungry for more.
Criticism of greed and excess, possibly in authority figures.
Bloody snouts, eating off the floor.
Graphic depiction of corruption and exploitation.
Where will it end?
Raising questions about the limits of societal degradation.
This dirty road.
Reflection on the ongoing deterioration of society.
It's all falling down,
Reiteration of societal collapse and departure from tranquility.
Goodbye sleepy town.
Farewell repeated, emphasizing the loss of peace.
The boot coming down,
Reiteration of oppressive authority descending.
You won't hear a sound.
Anticipation of silenced dissent or resistance.
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