The Jester
Navigating Chaos: Enter Shikari's Prophetic Reflection on Unstable Times
Lyrics
"Err Simmer down ladies and gentlemen, Simmer down, hey,
Introduction to the audience, urging them to calm down and behave responsibly.
you're acting rather irresponsibly right now, god damn you all"
Expressing frustration with the current behavior of the audience.
Hold your horses, steady now,
Encouraging restraint and caution.
'Cause we're floating precariously and therefore furthermore frivolously
Describing a precarious and frivolous situation, using the metaphor of floating on tectonic plates.
On tectonic plates
Highlighting the instability of the foundation.
Everything we stand on and everything we stand for
Emphasizing that everything they stand on and for is currently unstable.
Is rather unstable right now
Reiterating the current instability of the situation.
So I think I'll kill some time and have you done medium rare
Expressing a desire to pass the time by taking action against someone.
But I think I'll tease my pallet with some crudités, just to prepare
Considering different ways to prepare for the impending action.
Cos you see we've had a joker in the pack now for quite some time
Referring to the presence of a disruptive force (joker) for a prolonged period.
So I reckon it's just about time we roast this swine.
Deciding it's time to confront and deal with the disruptive force.
Argh! This is a crock of shit I refuse to be fed!
Expressing strong dissatisfaction and refusal to accept a situation.
So knuckle down and use your head
Encouraging others to focus and think critically.
Can it sunshine, bottle it up you ponce
Dismissing something as nonsense and urging someone to control their emotions.
Then knock me up a dish with some vol-au-vents
Suggesting a sarcastic approach to dealing with a situation, using culinary metaphors.
Now i think we should take a leaf from the promised book (burn it up burn it up)
Proposing to learn from a source of promise but with a hint to reject it (burn it up).
Now i think we should take a leaf from the promised book (burn it up burn it up)
Repeating the idea of rejecting the promised source and starting anew (burn it up).
Lets throw it up and start again
Advocating for a fresh start by discarding the current situation.
Lets throw it up and start again
Reiterating the call for a new beginning.
Shoo!
An exclamation, possibly indicating the initiation of a change or action.
Nicely does it now
Encouraging a calm and composed approach.
Steady
Emphasizing steadiness and composure.
hold, hold, target locked
Using target imagery, possibly preparing for a decisive action.
Cop a load of this one
Acknowledging a noteworthy development or situation.
Arr yeah!
An expression of satisfaction or approval.
Ah That was great, my compliments to the chef, I'm very sat-is-fied
Praising the outcome and expressing satisfaction with the result.
I'll be sure to dine here again, fine cuisine.
Expressing the intention to return, acknowledging the quality of the experience.
The stuffed cheeks were very agreeable,
Complimenting a specific aspect of the experience (stuffed cheeks).
All in all a splendid spread.
Concluding with a positive evaluation of the entire experience.
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