Lyrics
Let desperation have a voice you can't ignore
Desperation should have a voice that commands attention.
Now, listen closely to the voices of the poor
Listen attentively to the voices of the impoverished.
"If a man shuts his ears to the cry of the poor, he too will cry out and not be answered" [Proverbs 21:13]
Reference to Proverbs 21:13 emphasizing the consequences of ignoring the cries of the poor.
Dying in the streets, they are fighting to see peace
People are dying in the streets, struggling for peace.
This is a call to arms against the greed of our nation
Call to resist the greed within the nation.
This is a call to arms, we are the seed of salvation
Another call to resist greed, portraying a role as the saviors (seed of salvation).
Call, call to arms; preying on the helpless for far too long
A call to arms against those who exploit the vulnerable for too long.
Call to arms; it's time to cross the lines we've drawn
Encouragement to break down the barriers that separate us.
Too afraid to be made to suffer, we stay safe in our luxury,
Fear prevents us from experiencing suffering, leading to complacency in luxury.
While broken people kill each other
Despite safety, broken individuals harm each other.
Desperate men do desperate things
Desperation drives people to extreme actions.
You want to stop the violence? Put an end to poverty!
Addressing the root cause of violence—ending poverty can stop it.
You'll never keep them silent
The oppressed will not remain silent.
Desperate men do desperate things
Reiteration of desperation leading to extreme actions.
Greed is a deadly thing, still, in our shame, we hide
Greed is dangerous, and society hides it in shame.
Greed is a deadly thing, but justice won't be denied
Despite greed's danger, justice will prevail.
Dying in the streets, they are fighting to see peace
Repetition of the struggle for peace in the streets.
This is a call to arms against the greed of our nation
Renewed call to resist the nation's greed.
This is a call to arms, we are the seed of salvation
Reiteration of being the seed of salvation against greed.
Call, call to arms; preying on the helpless for far too long
Repetition of opposing those preying on the helpless.
Call to arms; it's time to cross the lines we've drawn
Emphasis on breaking down established societal divisions.
Too afraid to be made to suffer, we stay safe in our luxury,
Repeat of the contrast between safety and the harm suffered by others.
While broken people kill each other
Continuation of broken individuals causing harm.
Desperate men do desperate things
Desperation leads to extreme actions by forgotten people.
They may be forgotten, but they are still not gone
Even if forgotten, those in need persist in society.
If we can meet their needs, we can find the peace
Fulfilling the needs of the forgotten can lead to the sought-after peace.
That we've been chasing all along
The pursuit of peace is connected to meeting the needs of the marginalized.
They may be forgotten, but they are still not gone
Reiteration that the forgotten persist in society.
If we can meet their needs, we can find the peace
Reiteration that meeting the needs of the forgotten can bring lasting peace.
That we've been chasing all along
The peace sought has been elusive but is attainable through meeting the needs of the forgotten.
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