Lyrics
Deadly skies, deadly night dreams
Refers to the presence of ominous and dangerous skies, possibly symbolizing a threatening atmosphere or situation.
Well, it's no lie to say what I've seen
Acknowledges the truth in the narrator's observations or experiences.
I've seen the end of the grand scheme
Suggests witnessing the downfall or failure of a larger plan or idea.
'Cause we all die by our worst means
Reflects on the inevitability of death and the various ways people meet their end.
I'd like to protest, but I'm not sure what it's for
Expresses a desire to protest, but uncertainty about the specific cause or purpose behind it.
I guess, I've got no control over the threat of nuclear war
Admits a lack of control over the looming threat of nuclear war.
I made a sign to carry to show that I really care
Describes an attempt to actively participate in protest by creating a sign.
I've heard it does some good if the television people are there
Suggests a belief in the impact of protests when covered by the media, specifically mentioning television.
Deadly skies, deadly night dreams
Repeats the theme of dangerous skies, reinforcing a sense of imminent peril.
Well, it's no lie to say what I've seen
Reiterates the honesty in the narrator's observations or experiences.
I've seen the end of the grand scheme
Restates the witnessing of a failed or disrupted grand plan.
'Cause we all die by our worst means
Reaffirms the inevitability of death and the unpredictable ways it can occur.
I like to protest, but I'm not sure what it's for
Repeats the desire to protest without a clear understanding of the cause.
I guess, I've got no control over the threat of nuclear war
Restates the acknowledgment of a lack of control over the nuclear war threat.
I made a sign to carry to show that I really care
Reiterates the act of creating a sign as a form of expressing concern and care.
I've heard it does some good if the television people are there
Echoes the belief in the effectiveness of protests when covered by television.
Dead trees, dead leaves, deadly skies
Introduces the imagery of dead trees and leaves, further emphasizing a grim and lifeless environment.
I like to protest, but I'm not sure what it's for
Repeats the desire to protest, highlighting the ongoing uncertainty about its purpose.
I guess, I've got no control over the threat of nuclear war
Restates the acknowledgment of a lack of control over the looming nuclear war threat.
I made a sign to carry to show that I really care
Reiterates the act of creating a sign to demonstrate genuine concern.
I've heard it does some good if the television people are there
Reaffirms the belief in the positive impact of protests when covered by the media, particularly television.
Deadly skies
Repeats the theme of deadly skies, concluding the lyrics with a sense of foreboding.
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