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Every year, a new war to fear, a new nuclear bomb in the siloes
Expressing the recurring nature of wars, with the constant threat of nuclear weapons.
Every month, a hundred more protests, dictators and warlords to depose
Highlighting the frequency of protests and the need to overthrow dictators and warlords.
If they didn't care so much for themselves, the world would be stone and rubble
Criticizing self-centered attitudes that contribute to a world on the brink of destruction.
Beating down terrorists, and religious extremists, only asking for trouble
Questioning the efficacy of combating terrorists and extremists, suggesting it leads to more trouble.
How much longer can we last, this endless cycle of murder and greed?
Pondering the sustainability of a world trapped in a perpetual cycle of murder and greed.
Why spend billions on nuclear weapons when there are starving families to feed?
Questioning the allocation of resources to nuclear weapons instead of addressing hunger in families.
Peace Through Violence
Stating the theme of achieving peace through violent means, possibly with a hint of irony or criticism.
Children can only pray
Portraying children resorting to prayer in the face of violence, reflecting a sense of helplessness.
Peace Through Violence
Reiterating the concept of achieving peace through violence, warning of the consequences.
Revenge will curse this day
Suggesting that seeking revenge will bring negative outcomes.
Every month an economy slumps, more jobs are thrown out for waste
Describing economic downturns and job losses occurring on a monthly basis.
Every week those who cannot speak are traumatised by the horrors they face
Highlighting the silent suffering of those who cannot voice their pain, facing traumatic experiences weekly.
Deep in debt with finite wealth, could this ever be reversed?
Questioning the possibility of reversing a situation of deep debt and finite wealth.
We've twisted our world into a hazardous mess, and all our decisions are cursed
Portraying the world as twisted and decisions as cursed, acknowledging the hazardous state of affairs.
How much longer can we last, this endless cycle of murder and greed?
Repeating the inquiry into the sustainability of a world driven by murder and greed.
Why spend billions on nuclear weapons when there are starving families to feed?
Reiterating the critique of spending on nuclear weapons instead of addressing hunger.
Peace Through Violence
Restating the theme of achieving peace through violence.
Children can only pray
Continuing the image of children resorting to prayer amidst violence.
Peace Through Violence
Repeating the cautionary message about the consequences of achieving peace through violence.
Revenge will curse this day
Emphasizing the negative outcomes of seeking revenge as a response.
Violence in the middle east
Referring to violence in the Middle East, acknowledging a repeating cycle.
A cycle of violence we repeat
Acknowledging the repetitive nature of violence in the Middle East.
Terror cells, West v. East, will it ever end?
Pondering whether conflicts between terror cells and West versus East will ever cease.
Corruption in the highest seats of power on our land
Pointing out corruption in positions of power.
Bleeding our resources in the red desert sands
Describing the depletion of resources in arid desert sands.
Bombarding packed hospitals
Depicting the destructive impact of war on hospitals.
Turning taxes into shells
Highlighting the transformation of taxes into weapons.
Making a utopia into a fiery hell
Painting a picture of a utopia turned into a fiery hell.
Morals are unwritten
Observing that morals seem to be unwritten and forgotten.
And humanity forgot
Reflecting on a loss of humanity.
In the Sniper's crosshairs you're rooted to the spot
Describing a feeling of being targeted and helpless in the face of a sniper.
Every year, a new war to fear, a new nuclear bomb in the siloes
Repeating the opening lines, emphasizing the cyclical nature of new wars and nuclear threats.
Every month, a hundred more protests, dictators and warlords to depose
Reiterating the frequency of protests and the need to depose dictators and warlords.
If they didn't care so much for themselves, the world would be stone and rubble
Restating the criticism of self-centered attitudes contributing to a world on the brink of destruction.
Beating down terrorists, and religious extremists, only asking for trouble
Repeating the questioning of the efficacy of combating terrorists and extremists.
How much longer can we last, this endless cycle of murder and greed?
Repeating the inquiry into the sustainability of a world trapped in a perpetual cycle of murder and greed.
Why spend billions on nuclear weapons when there are starving families to feed?
Reiterating the critique of spending on nuclear weapons instead of addressing hunger.
Peace Through Violence
Reiterating the theme of achieving peace through violence.
Children can only pray
Repeating the image of children resorting to prayer amidst violence.
Peace Through Violence
Reiterating the cautionary message about the consequences of achieving peace through violence.
Revenge will curse this day
Re-emphasizing the negative outcomes of seeking revenge as a response.
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