Lyrics
So many tears ago the people on this earth
Reflecting on a distant past filled with tears, referring to historical experiences.
They were laughin'
Describing a time when people were joyful and carefree.
They didn't think of anything else
Indicating a lack of concern or thought for anything other than love and peace.
Than love and peace
Highlighting the prevailing themes of love and peace in that era.
But generations failed to see
Expressing that subsequent generations failed to recognize the consequences of their actions.
That they were causin'
Pointing out that the past generations unknowingly caused trouble for the future.
Trouble for the future
Emphasizing the unintended negative impact on the future.
They didn't know that one single war
Noting the lack of awareness about the potential consequences of a single war.
Would continue to increase
Anticipating the continuous escalation of wars.
But I'll be beside you
Expressing commitment to be with someone during challenging times.
'Cause I want to hide you
Desiring to protect and shelter someone from difficulties.
I'll cover my pain
Committing to conceal emotional pain.
Or I'll gone insane
Expressing the fear of losing sanity if pain is not concealed.
Oh Lord where will it end
Pondering the uncertainty of the future and where it will lead.
When tomorrow is done
Raising a question about the consequences that may unfold tomorrow.
Oh Lord can we stop to pretend
Questioning the authenticity of pretending that survival is possible in the future.
That we can survive in the future to come
Expressing doubt about the ability to survive in the future.
As long as you can see
Stating conditions for optimism - being able to see and feel.
As long as you can feel
Reiterating the importance of sensory experiences as a source of reassurance.
There's no cause for alarm
Asserting that there is no need for alarm as long as sensory experiences persist.
As long as you can touch
Emphasizing the importance of touch for maintaining stability.
As long as you can more
Extending the idea of sensory experiences as a source of comfort.
It ain't too bad
Minimizing the severity of the current situation, suggesting it's not too bad.
But one day or another
Forewarning about an inevitable future event, possibly a catastrophic event.
This world would maybe
Speculating on the potential destruction of the world in the future.
Be destroyed forever
Contemplating the possibility of a widespread catastrophe.
A holocaust maybe be spread
Referring to a potential holocaust that could drive humanity to madness.
And drive us all mad
Expressing the gravity of the potential consequences for all of humanity.
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