Last Believer
Last Believer: Challenging Societal Norms with Urgent Reflection
Lyrics
Do you believe?
Expression of doubt or inquiry about belief.
We can make a change
Encouragement to initiate positive change.
Will you believe tomorrow?
Questioning if belief in change will persist into the future.
Or will it slip away?
Concern about the potential loss or fading of belief.
Black and white
Reference to racial equality; unity despite differences.
We're all the fucking same
Assertion of commonality among people despite external differences.
Demographics
Mention of demographics influencing and trapping individuals in societal expectations.
Keep up caught up in the game
Emphasis on societal pressures keeping individuals engaged in a competitive game.
Violence
Questioning expectations regarding violence.
What the fuck do you expect?
Expressing frustration or disbelief at the consequences of violence.
The cause has left us
Indicating that the cause has ended, leaving only the resulting effects.
Leaving nothing but effect
Implying a lack of positive impact from the cause.
The laughter has subsided
Noting the reduction of joy, replaced by lingering hatred.
Leaving hatred in it's wake
Describing the aftermath of laughter, suggesting negative consequences.
In a nation trusting no one
Depicting a nation distrustful of others but committed to resilience.
Sworn to bend but never break
Pledge to endure challenges without breaking.
America is burning
Metaphorical portrayal of societal turmoil, possibly political unrest.
Look around it's in the air
Observation of unrest in the air, emphasizing the prevalent issues.
But I'll be the last believer
Claiming to be the last believer amidst challenges.
Just as long as I still care
Commitment to belief despite adversity.
And I still care
Reaffirmation of the enduring care or belief.
What's going on?
Expressing confusion or concern about current events.
What's happened now?
Seeking understanding of recent developments.
Show me a purpose
Request for a clear purpose or direction.
Please show me how
Plea for guidance or a solution to the prevailing issues.
Desperate times
Describing challenging circumstances.
One thousand symptoms
Highlighting numerous problems within a larger issue.
One disease
Reference to a pervasive societal ailment.
Government tradition
Pointing out governmental traditions contributing to problems.
And genocidal policies
Noting genocidal policies as part of the larger issue.
Don't look back
Advising against dwelling on the past to avoid repetition.
Don't wait until history repeats
Urging action to prevent a recurrence of negative historical events.
No, no more lies
Rejecting falsehoods and deception.
No more bodies in the streets
Rejecting further loss of life or harm in society.
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