Fix the tie
Rising Rebellion: Unveiling the Anthem of Social Discontent by Heating Cellar
Lyrics
Streets full, statues burning
Protesters fill the streets, and statues are being destroyed as a form of rebellion.
A million people who don't run away
A large number of people refuse to retreat or escape from the situation.
Fighting for dignity, against tear gas
People are fighting for their dignity in the face of tear gas, symbolizing resistance against oppression.
Corruption fucks the system, darkened glass
Corruption is undermining the system, represented by darkened glass, possibly alluding to opacity and secrecy.
Police must show authority
Police are expected to display authority, but the lyrics suggest they lack it.
They have none!
An assertion that the police lack authority.
Traffic lights broken, supermarkets blank
Disorder is evident with broken traffic lights and empty supermarkets.
The state with guns, assholes and tanks
The state is portrayed negatively, armed with guns, assholes (possibly corrupt individuals), and tanks.
20-30 dead and no weapon less
A significant number of casualties with no reduction in weapons.
This is an intentional mess
The chaotic situation is deliberate and not accidental.
We are more
Repetition emphasizing the collective strength of the people.
We are more
-We are more
-People and system don't work anymore!
The social and political systems are dysfunctional.
The other ones with cigars and rum
Wealthy individuals are indifferent until their own interests are affected.
Nothing disturbs them, the son is well
-Until the house burns, then they run and cry
-Forgot to look at the others, better fix the tie!
An admonishment to pay attention to the struggles of others instead of just fixing superficial appearances.
Politicians must show authority
Politicians are expected to show authority, but it is asserted that they lack it.
They have none!
A critical view of those in power.
The view from the top is easy and red
The perspective from the top is described as easy and red, possibly implying a detached and privileged viewpoint.
Economy is booming and you’re bout too
An ironic statement about economic growth while the situation is deteriorating.
20-30 dead and no shrug in the face
More casualties with indifference.
This is about to be a broken place
A prediction that the situation is on the verge of collapse.
Broken place!
Emphasis on the broken state of affairs.
We are more
Reiteration of the strength and numbers of the people.
We are more
-We are more
-People and system don't work anymore
A declaration that the people and the system are no longer functioning together.
They have none!
Reiteration that those in power lack authority.
I’m standing in the front row
A conversation with a policeman, questioning their choices and inviting them to join the protest.
You can see my full disdain
-You are a policeman
-Please explain your point again
-Who forced you into this uniform?
-Who told you they are right?
-Fuck the state and your chief
-Come and join the fight
-Come and join the fight!
An explicit call for the policeman to join the fight against the system.
We are more (We are more)
Repetition emphasizing unity and resistance.
We are more (We are more)
-We are more (We are more)
-People and system don’t work anymore
-We are more, we are more
Reiteration of the dysfunctional state of the people and the system.
We are more, we are more
-We are more, we are more
-People and system don’t work anymore
-We are more, we are more!
Final declaration of unity and strength against the prevailing issues.
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