All Fall Down
Resist the Fall: Unveiling the Deeper Message of Good Riddance's All Fall Down
Lyrics
Give me sensibilities without ambition
Expressing a desire for values and sensitivity without the pursuit of personal success or recognition.
Give me accolades I've done nothing to collect
Critiquing the undeserved praise and recognition received, possibly in contrast to actual accomplishments.
Then you spread your plague of ignorance across the planet earth
Condemning the widespread dissemination of ignorance that negatively impacts the entire world.
Robbing us of any self respect
Highlighting the detrimental effects of this ignorance, leading to a loss of self-respect for society.
it's a plan these are ways
Suggesting a deliberate plan or strategy, emphasizing certain methods or approaches.
To a person we all fall down
Indicating a collective downfall, possibly due to shared vulnerabilities or weaknesses.
Unless we rise as one and resist the right
Encouraging unity and resistance against oppressive forces, using "rise as one" as a call to action.
when we cease to question war as entertainment
Criticizing the acceptance of war as a form of entertainment without critical questioning.
And christian battle hymns will keep us pacified
Addressing the use of Christian battle hymns to pacify individuals, possibly in a critical tone.
You can tie a yellow ribbon 'round your cock boy
Using provocative language to mock symbolic gestures, implying superficial support or patriotism.
You're just along for the ride
Suggesting that individuals are passive observers rather than actively participating in meaningful actions.
we all fall down
Reiterating the theme of collective downfall, emphasizing the universality of the human experience.
the highbrow poxy liberals all fall down
Singling out a specific group ("highbrow poxy liberals") as also succumbing to the same downfall.
The harbingers of eden all fall down
Referencing those associated with an idyllic place (Eden) to emphasize the widespread nature of the decline.
The corporate rock religion all falls down
Criticizing the impact of corporate-driven and commercialized versions of religion on society.
The liar in the office he falls down
Singling out a dishonest figure in a position of power ("liar in the office") as facing consequences.
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