A Sign of the Ages
Navigating Turbulence: Unveiling the Profound Message in 'A Sign of the Ages'
Lyrics
It's a sign of the ages
Expressing a recognition of significant events or changes occurring over a long period.
Markings on my mind
Referring to indelible impressions or memories left on the speaker's consciousness.
Men at the crossroads
Men facing crucial decisions or dilemmas in their lives.
At odds with an angry sky
Struggling against a turbulent and displeased environment or fate.
There can be no salvation
Asserting that true redemption or deliverance is unattainable.
There can be no rest
Emphasizing the absence of tranquility or peace.
Until all old customs
Suggesting the need to challenge and evaluate established traditions and practices.
Are put to the test
Highlighting the necessity to question and examine old customs thoroughly.
The gods are all angry
Indicating a perception of divine displeasure or cosmic discontent.
You hear from the breeze
Implying that omens or warnings are conveyed subtly through nature.
As night slams like a hammer
Describing a forceful and abrupt arrival of darkness or adversity.
Yeah, and you drop to your knees
Depicting a moment of vulnerability and desperation, symbolized by kneeling.
The questions can't be answered
Suggesting that certain existential questions remain unanswered and elusive.
You're always haunted by the past
Conveying a persistent haunting or influence of past experiences.
The world's full of children
Observing a world where childhood innocence is lost prematurely.
Who grew up too fast
Commenting on the prevalence of individuals forced to mature quickly.
Yeah, but where can you run
Pondering the lack of a safe or ideal refuge from life's challenges.
Since there ain't no world of your own
Acknowledging the absence of a personal sanctuary or haven.
And you know that no one will ever miss you, yeah yeah yeah
Expressing a sense of loneliness and the belief that one's absence won't be noticed.
When you're finally gone
Contemplating the idea of being unmissed or forgotten after death.
So you cry like a baby, a baby
Describing a response to overwhelming emotions, possibly helplessness or despair.
Or you go out and get high
Exploring the coping mechanisms of seeking escape or solace through substance use.
But there ain't no peace on Earth, man
Stating that true peace on Earth is unattainable for humanity.
Maybe peace when you die, yeah
Contemplating the possibility of finding peace only in death.
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