Lyrics
Love is louder than hate
Love is more powerful than hate.
But gimme something to listen to while I wait
Desire something meaningful to engage with during a period of waiting.
Dark 'fore the break of day
Darkness precedes the dawn.
But I can't see my hand in front of my face
Unable to see in front due to overwhelming darkness.
It ain't up to me but if it was you'd see
Outcome is beyond personal control, expressing a sense of powerlessness.
Shepherds say they're takin' to the streets
Shepherds claim to advocate for the people, possibly metaphorical.
Bought and paid for on the last dime of their sheep
Leadership compromised, serving personal interests over the well-being of followers.
We're not old, just close to the end
Despite not being old, a feeling of approaching the end or a critical point.
Walls run through our backyards we don't know why we defend
Confusion and division in communities, defending unclear causes.
It ain't up to me but if it was you'd see
Reiteration of lack of personal control, hinting at a desire for change.
'Cause the way forward's clear we just can't see it from here.
Despite a clear path forward, it remains unseen or misunderstood.
Spin takes the place of truth
Deception replaces truth in communication or societal narratives.
Takes a whole lotta tryin' just to get a message through
Communication difficulties, requiring significant effort to convey messages.
Everybody rides...where they should walk
People act recklessly instead of being cautious and deliberate.
Pay is good but time is short and the whole world's on the clock
While the pay is good, time is limited, and societal pressure is intense.
It ain't up to me but if it was you'd see
Reiteration of lack of personal control, expressing a wish for influence.
Start now that it's too late
Embarking on change when it's too late, possibly a commentary on missed opportunities.
Hoarded it for yourself, now you talk give and take
Critique of self-serving behavior followed by advocating for sharing.
Don't deal 'til the deck is stacked
Warning against engaging in transactions when the situation is biased.
Only give a tenth of what you get back
Generosity is lacking, only a small portion given in return for what is received.
It ain't up to me but if it was you'd see
Reiteration of lack of personal control with a desire for change.
'Cause if you're looking to steer the back seat is right here
Offering guidance or control from a position of limited influence.
'Cause the way forward's clear we just can't see it from here
Despite a clear path forward, it remains unseen or misunderstood from the current perspective.
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