Get Out
Eerie Echoes: Society's Unrest in 'Get Out'
Lyrics
Streets are red, the market's black
Symbolizes a chaotic or violent environment ("Streets are red") and a negative financial situation ("the market's black").
Bump stock, don't look back
Refers to the use of bump stocks (a firearm accessory) and the determination to keep moving forward without reflecting on past actions ("don't look back").
We stream while we're young, we don't look back
Expresses the idea of engaging in activities or consuming media while young without considering the consequences or reflecting on the past.
Cohen said everything's gotta crack
Alludes to a belief that everything will eventually break down or fall apart, attributed to a reference to Leonard Cohen's philosophical views on life.
I thought I heard someone shout
Repeated lines emphasize the perception of hearing someone shout, possibly indicating a sense of urgency or the presence of a distressing situation.
I thought I heard someone shout
-I thought I heard someone shout
-Streets are red, the market's black
Reiteration of the chaotic and negative imagery previously described in line 1.
Bump stock, don't look back
Similar to line 2, reinforcing the determination to keep moving forward without dwelling on the past.
We dream while we're young, we don't look back
Reiterates the theme of engaging in dreams or aspirations while young without reflection or consideration of consequences.
Tom Petty died of a heart attack
References the sudden and unexpected death of musician Tom Petty, possibly suggesting the unpredictability of life or mortality.
I thought I heard someone shout
Repetitive lines reinforce the perception of hearing someone shout, intensifying the urgency or distressing nature of the situation.
I thought I heard someone shout
-I thought I heard someone shout
-Get out
Repeatedly urging or commanding to "Get out," possibly suggesting the need to escape or leave a problematic or dangerous situation.
Get out
-Get out
-Get out
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