Lyrics
So it begins a fire all around us
Commencement of a challenging situation, symbolized by a metaphorical fire.
A fire rising up to the sky does anyone win
Questioning the outcome of the conflict, contemplating if anyone emerges victorious.
Our towers turned to ashes
Symbolic reference to the destruction of structures, possibly societal or personal.
And towers turned to skeleton spines
Further depiction of destruction, likening towers to skeletal remains.
And look at us now
Reflecting on the present circumstances.
Are we enemies or brothers
Pondering the nature of relationships—whether adversaries or allies.
Sticking all our flags in the ground
Symbolic act of claiming territory or identity with flags.
Did love just run out
Questioning if love has ended.
Or only change in colors
Suggesting that love might have transformed or evolved.
Keep tripping on the colors that surround us
Struggling with the complexities of the environment and relationships.
We’ll fight our way out
Expressing determination to overcome challenges.
The rain is never ending
Endless difficulties represented by never-ending rain.
The rain is catching up to us now
The challenges catching up and becoming more intense.
Remain and we drown
Choosing to stay despite the difficulties, risking drowning.
Don’t confess to anything
Advising against confessing or revealing secrets.
No one’s ratting anyone out
Assurance that no one will betray others.
Look at us now are we enemies or brothers
Revisiting the question of relationship dynamics.
Stepping over flags on the ground
Stepping over flags symbolizes navigating conflicts.
Did love just run out
Reiterating the uncertainty about the state of love.
Or only change in colors
Suggesting that love may only have changed in its expression.
Psychedelic colors that surround us
Describing love with vivid, psychedelic imagery.
This black and white town
Referring to a town with stark contrasts or limitations.
Where soured imaginations
Imaginations in the town have become negative or pessimistic.
Where sour imaginations abound
Reiteration of the sourness of imaginations in the town.
But we hold our ground
Despite challenges, maintaining a steadfast position.
Our patterns automatic
Actions and reactions are automatic, possibly suggesting routine or habit.
Our rifles automatically sound
Highlighting the automatic response of using rifles in the face of challenges.
Look at us now are we enemies and brothers
Revisiting the theme of relationships, questioning their nature.
Picking up our flags in the ground
Picking up flags may symbolize a renewed commitment or understanding.
True love don’t fade out
Affirming that true love doesn't fade but undergoes changes.
She only changes colors
Love is compared to colors, indicating its diverse and dynamic nature.
She runs like all the colors that surround us
Describing the movement and vibrancy of love.
Love love
Concluding with the word "Love," possibly emphasizing its enduring significance.
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