Lights Out
Urban Rebellion Unleashed: Lights Out in London
Lyrics
Wind blows back and the batons charging
Symbolic depiction of confrontation and conflict, with the wind as a metaphor for tension, and batons charging suggesting a forceful advance.
It winds all the way
The tension extends throughout, winding its way, creating a continuous and escalating situation.
Right to the butt of my gun
Reference to a gun, indicating a potential resolution through force or power.
Maybe now your time has come
Suggests a decisive moment may have arrived for someone.
From the back streets there's a rumblin'
Shifts to a description of unrest in back streets, introducing an element of rebellion.
Smell of anarchy
The atmosphere of chaos and disorder is heightened with the smell of anarchy.
No more nice time, bright boy shoe shines
Rejects the idea of a pleasant or easy time, mentioning a bright boy's shoe shines as a contrast to the harsh reality.
Pie in the sky dreams
Dismisses idealistic dreams as unattainable ("Pie in the sky dreams").
Lights out, lights out in London
Announces a moment of darkness or trouble in London.
Hold on tight 'til the end
Encourages resilience and perseverance during challenging times.
Better now you know we'll never
Expresses a sense of urgency and the realization that waiting for a better future is futile.
Wait 'til tomorrow
Reiterates the idea of not delaying action until the next day.
Lights out, lights out in London
Repeats the earlier mention of darkness in London, reinforcing the gravity of the situation.
Hold on tight 'til the end
Reemphasizes the need to endure challenges until the end.
God knows when I'm comin' on my run
Suggests uncertainty about the timing of a personal initiative or action ("God knows when I'm comin' on my run").
Heaven help those who help themselves
Quotes a well-known saying, implying that individuals must rely on their own efforts for help.
That's the way it goes
Describes the inevitability of life's hardships and challenges ("That's the way it goes").
The frightening thoughts of what's been taught
Reflects on the unsettling impact of certain teachings or ideologies, with consequences now evident.
And now it shows
Highlights the realization of the consequences of past actions or beliefs.
You keep comin', there's no runnin'
Conveys a sense of persistence or pursuit, suggesting that challenges cannot be avoided.
Tried a thousand times
Emphasizes repeated attempts in the face of challenges, though success remains elusive.
Under your feet grass is growin'
Uses the metaphor of grass growing under one's feet to imply stagnation or lack of progress.
Time we said goodbye
Declares the necessity of parting ways or ending a situation that is no longer tenable.
Lights out, lights out in London
Reiterates the idea of lights out in London, reinforcing a sense of crisis or turmoil.
Lights out, lights out in London
Repeats the declaration of darkness, possibly signifying a definitive and irreversible state.
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