Lyrics
The sun beats down on my face
The sun beating down on the speaker's face signifies exposure to harsh conditions.
There's a hole in the ground for waste
A hole in the ground for waste suggests a challenging environment or undesirable surroundings.
I look around me and its all grey
The speaker observes a monotonous and bleak environment, represented by the color gray.
Time to rest but not for long
Despite the need for rest, it is temporary, indicating a demanding and relentless routine.
Search for my tools nails fall
While searching for tools, the speaker faces challenges, as nails fall, symbolizing setbacks.
I am crucified I carry away
The speaker feels burdened, as if crucified, carrying a heavy load or responsibility.
My hands are worn
The hands of the speaker are worn, implying physical exhaustion from labor.
My mouth is dry
The dry mouth suggests dehydration, possibly due to exertion or challenging conditions.
Eight more hours and then I'm free
Anticipation of freedom after eight more hours of work, expressing the routine of hard labor.
In the days in which I laze I feel the world it could be mine
The speaker daydreams during moments of leisure, envisioning a world that could be theirs.
I've got dreams I'm not tired there is nowhere I can't go
The speaker feels energetic and dreams of unlimited possibilities, contrasting the fatigue of reality.
But it doesn't last I feel like I am wishing my life away
Despite the dreams, a sense of dissatisfaction arises, with the speaker feeling like they're wasting their life.
Awake again from that sound
Awakening from a sound, possibly a signal to resume work, disrupting the brief escape of dreams.
My back is stiff from the ground
The speaker experiences physical discomfort, with a stiff back from the ground they work on.
It's time to go home now and accept that I am blessed with a life of hard labour.
It's time to go home and accept the blessing of a life filled with hard labor, suggesting resignation to the situation.
In the days in which I laze I feel the world it could be mine
Repetition of the earlier daydream, emphasizing the contrast between aspirations and the reality of hard work.
I've got dreams I'm not tired there is nowhere I can't go but it doesn't last I feel like I am wishing my life away
Continuation of dreams and tirelessness, yet an acknowledgment that these feelings are transient.
Away
Repetition of "Away," possibly emphasizing a desire to escape or longing for a different life.
Away
Reiteration of the desire to be away, emphasizing a persistent yearning for a different reality.
Away
Continued emphasis on the desire to be away, suggesting a deep longing for change or escape.
Away
Final repetition of "Away," underscoring the persistent theme of yearning for a life different from hard labor.
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