The 20th Century Was Entirely Mine
Navigating Descent: Unveiling the Depths of The 20th Century Was Entirely Mine
Lyrics
On the surface where we fought
Refers to the battleground or conflict zone.
That's where your insides rot
Suggests internal decay or corruption amid external struggles.
So with a blow to your bow, take on water
Encourages vulnerability, facing challenges, and accepting consequences.
A diver descends
Describes a diver descending, possibly into the consequences of actions.
Hey, did no one tell you?
An inquiry questioning awareness or knowledge of impending consequences.
Sunken ships belong underwater
Metaphorically states that failures or losses should be acknowledged and left behind.
In their slow descent to the ocean floor
Describes the gradual sinking of defeated entities into obscurity.
They are so quickly forgotten
Highlights the swift forgetfulness of society towards failures.
So as you disappear into the night time waters
Suggests disappearing from public view, possibly due to failure.
How many will you take with you?
Raises a question about the impact of one's failures on others.
So when your insides rot
Reiterates the decay of inner self, possibly due to moral corruption.
A diver descends in pursuit of riches
Describes a diver pursuing material gains amid decay.
As he drifts along your bow
Depicts the diver drifting along the remains of the defeated.
He will laugh at the gaping void
Suggests the diver mocking the emptiness that caused the defeat.
That was the cause of your demise
Points to the root cause of failure and demise.
He will enter to find there is no treasure here
Describes the diver finding no valuable or redeeming qualities.
Just a hollow mass of waste and death
Highlights the hollowness and negativity associated with the defeated.
Take on water
Encourages acceptance of challenges and the associated risks.
We knew you didn't have it in you
Expresses doubt about the individual's capabilities or courage.
(to sail among the ships)
Suggests an inability to navigate or coexist successfully with others.
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