Aftermath
A World Unraveled: I Think We're Poets' Aftermath
Lyrics
All the broadcasts are saying that we lost
All media sources are reporting that we have been defeated or experienced a loss.
In this peculiar dream that the world was ending
In this strange or unusual vision or perception, the belief was that the world was coming to an end.
Carrying over these orange-colored skies
Continuing with skies tinted in shades of orange.
And crawling out through the fallout
Struggling to emerge from the aftermath or consequences of a disaster.
Wake up to the sound of the ash-filled rain
Waking up to the auditory sensation of rain filled with ash or debris.
The blind dogs of the sun, they run
A metaphorical description of the harsh effects of the sun, portraying it as blind and comparing it to running dogs.
And the clown called out "fire", but we all applauded and stared
A clown figuratively yells "fire," and despite the danger, people applaud and watch rather than reacting appropriately.
And the world broke (with a boom this time)
The world experienced a catastrophic break or rupture, possibly indicating a significant event.
And the world broke, there was fire, alright
Confirming the destruction with fire, emphasizing its intensity.
Elevator plays 'Orange Colored Sky',
An elevator plays the song "Orange Colored Sky," possibly referring to the continued presence of the color orange in the environment.
By the, now-turned king and the carefree lady
The song is performed by individuals who were once in power but now seem carefree.
And the broadcast comes to a stop,
The broadcast ends, possibly signifying the conclusion of a period of information dissemination.
Up we go, my own eyes have met the wasteland
Ascending or moving upwards, witnessing firsthand the destruction or desolation.
Up we go...
Continuing to ascend or rise.
Everything's upside down,
A metaphor for a state of confusion or disarray, suggesting a lack of normalcy.
Something's not quite right
An acknowledgment that something is amiss or not as it should be.
Everything's upside down
Reiteration of the chaotic or abnormal situation, emphasizing the topsy-turvy nature of things.
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