Eve of Destruction
Eve of Destruction: A Provocative Anthem Reflecting Global Turmoil
Lyrics
The eastern world, it is explodin',
The situation in the Eastern world is erupting in chaos and turmoil.
Violence flarin', bullets loadin',
Violence is escalating, bullets are being loaded into weapons.
You're old enough to kill but not for votin',
Young people are old enough to be sent to war and kill, yet they are not allowed to vote.
You don't believe in war, but what's that gun you're totin',
An irony is highlighted—claiming not to believe in war while carrying a gun.
And even the Jordan river has bodies floatin',
Even the Jordan River, a historical and significant place, has become a site of death and tragedy.
But you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
The singer is being repeatedly told by others that they don't believe the world is on the brink of destruction.
Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Expresses disbelief or denial about the impending catastrophic situation.
Don't you understand, what I'm trying to say?
An appeal to comprehend the message being conveyed.
And can't you feel the fears I'm feeling today?
The singer urges others to empathize with the fear they are currently experiencing.
If the button is pushed, there's no running away,
Once certain actions are taken, there will be no way to escape the consequences.
There'll be no one to save with the world in a grave,
If a catastrophic event occurs, there won't be anyone left to save the world.
Take a look around you, boy, it's bound to scare you, boy,
Encouraging someone to observe the troubling state of the world.
And you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
Repetition of disbelief or denial regarding the imminent destruction.
Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Reiteration of the disbelief about the approaching catastrophic event.
Yeah, my blood's so mad, feels like coagulatin',
The singer's anger is intense, almost as if their blood is thickening due to rage.
I'm sittin' here, just contemplatin',
The singer is deeply contemplating the current state of affairs.
I can't twist the truth, it knows no regulation,
The truth cannot be distorted, there's no way to regulate or manipulate it.
Handful of Senators don't pass legislation,
Only a few senators are not enough to enact necessary laws or changes.
And marches alone can't bring integration,
Peaceful protests alone cannot achieve integration or societal unity.
When human respect is disintegratin',
Respect for fellow humans is diminishing or falling apart.
This whole crazy world is just too frustratin',
The chaotic world is too overwhelming and causing frustration.
And you tell me over and over and over again my friend,
Continued denial or disbelief in the impending destruction.
Ah, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Reiteration of disbelief about the impending catastrophic event.
Think of all the hate there is in Red China!
Reflects on the hate and turmoil in Red China.
Then take a look around to Selma, Alabama!
Compares the hate in Red China to the situation in Selma, Alabama, highlighting social unrest and discrimination.
Ah, you may leave here, for four days in space,
Even space travel doesn't change the reality of returning to the same issues.
But when your return, it's the same old place,
Despite advancements, the societal problems persist.
The poundin' of the drums, the pride and disgrace,
Emphasizes the continuous cycle of pride and disgrace, possibly related to war and conflict.
You can bury your dead, but don't leave a trace,
People can mourn their losses, but the problems remain unresolved.
Hate your next door neighbor, but don't forget to say grace,
Urges to maintain superficial civility despite underlying animosity.
And you tell me over and over and over and over again my friend,
Repetition of disbelief or denial about the impending destruction.
You don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Continued denial or disbelief regarding the world's imminent destruction.
No, no, you don't believe we're on the eve of destruction.
Reiteration of disbelief or denial about the approaching catastrophic event.
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