Lyrics
I mew and crow to fight my way through the snow
The speaker expresses determination and resilience ("mew and crow") in facing challenges, possibly represented by "the snow."
Scratch the surface just to find a second surface
Delving deeper into a situation reveals another layer of complexity ("second surface") beneath the initial impression.
I begged the merchants
The speaker makes a plea to the merchants, asking for a purpose beyond betrayal or treason.
"Please serve a purpose other than treason!"
A continuation of the plea, urging the merchants to serve a positive purpose.
There must be another reason to play these songs
Questioning the motivation to perform these songs, suggesting a search for a deeper meaning or purpose.
Best known for being bludgeoned into something to own
Recognition of the speaker's reputation for enduring difficulties and transforming into something valuable.
The money's been bought up and
Highlighting the influence of money and its control over situations or events.
Surely woman, you can feel it
Addressing a woman, possibly commenting on her ability to perceive the impact of financial influences.
And the music's all washed-up
Suggesting a decline in the quality or originality of music, possibly due to commercialization.
They'd rather sell it than steal it
Indicating a preference for selling music rather than creating or appreciating it authentically.
As the festivals run dry
Describing a scenario where festivals are losing vitality or significance.
These whorish children can't look you in the eyes
Characterizing festival-goers as morally compromised ("whorish children") unable to make genuine connections.
As you turn them out
Suggesting a rejection or abandonment of individuals who cannot meet a certain standard.
And turn them into something beautiful
Encouraging the transformation of rejected individuals into something beautiful, perhaps through self-discovery.
For the party of the century is still looking for a reason to be
Highlighting a lack of purpose or meaning in the grand celebrations of the century.
The money's been bought up and
Reiterating the impact of money on various aspects, including the music scene.
Surely woman, you can feel it
Addressing a woman again, emphasizing the significance of perceiving the financial influence.
And the scene, it's all washed-up
Describing a decline or deterioration in the music scene, possibly due to commercialization.
They'd rather sell it than steal it
Expressing a preference for selling music rather than appreciating it for its intrinsic value.
As the festivals run dry
Repeating the idea of festivals losing their vibrancy or appeal.
Sweet whorish children, please look them in the eyes
Reiterating the moral compromise of festival-goers, urging them to make genuine connections.
They turn you out
Emphasizing the rejection or transformation of individuals who do not meet certain standards.
And turn you into something less-than-beautiful again
Continuation of the theme, highlighting the transformation of individuals into something perceived as less beautiful.
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