Let It Burn
Unveiling Societal Flames: Let It Burn
Lyrics
Every night, every day
Expressing the frequency of experiencing the described emotions or situations.
I walk these old streets
Referring to the familiarity of the surroundings, possibly emphasizing a routine.
Every step of the way
Highlighting persistence and continuity in facing challenges or navigating life.
I feel their eyes on me
Sensing the scrutiny or judgment from others while moving forward.
Always lookin' over my shoulder
Feeling the constant need to be vigilant and aware of one's surroundings.
Car keys clenched between my fingers
Symbolizing a defensive posture, possibly due to a perceived threat or danger.
Every night, on every corner
Describing a pervasive sense of darkness or negativity in various locations.
A dark presence that lingers
Conveying the lingering impact of negative influences or energies.
Oh baby, cover up your breasts
Advising caution or modesty in appearance to avoid unwanted attention or blame.
Shouldn't have worn that little dress
Addressing societal expectations regarding clothing choices and victim-blaming.
Wasn't your crime to commit
Recognizing innocence but acknowledging societal tendency to assign blame unfairly.
But you're still at fault for this mess
Commenting on the unjust attribution of responsibility in certain situations.
Boys will be boys
Reflecting on the acceptance of male misbehavior with the phrase "boys will be boys."
But girls must be women
Highlighting societal expectations for women to mature quickly.
Bodies are just bodies
Asserting the neutrality of human bodies, irrespective of gender.
As long as your daughters keep them hidden
Commenting on the pressure for women to hide their bodies to avoid judgment.
We favor a devil's reputation
Discussing the preference for believing negative stereotypes about women.
God forbid we believe her
Expressing skepticism or reluctance to believe a woman's side of a story.
So she'll keep her pretty mouth shut
Describing the silencing of women due to fear of judgment or backlash.
In fear of how we'll perceive her
Highlighting the impact of societal judgment on women's expression.
Sick, twisted apparatus
Describing a corrupted system or mindset that perpetuates injustice.
Freedom with no repentance
Criticizing the idea of freedom without accountability or remorse.
We bestow upon the man
Commenting on the skewed distribution of mercy or punishment based on gender.
Who deserves a death sentence
Expressing a critical view of the justice system's judgments and decisions.
So put a gun in your purse
Symbolizing the need for self-protection in a world where justice seems absent.
And guard your heart, honey
Advising caution and protection of one's emotions due to a lack of justice.
'Cause justice is dead
Stating the perceived absence of justice and its association with monetary interests.
And it's tombstone's made of money
Commenting on the corrupted nature of the justice system and its financial motivations.
Our society's a tapestry
Describing society as a complex tapestry influenced by patriarchal norms.
Woven with threads of patriarchy
Highlighting the pervasive influence of patriarchal values in societal structures.
So let's soak it in gasoline
Suggesting a desire to rebel against oppressive structures by using metaphorical fire.
Cause there's a fire that's sparking
Expressing a call to action, igniting a symbolic fire to challenge the status quo.
Light the fire, light the fire, light the fire
Repetition emphasizing the urgency and intensity of the call to ignite change.
Light the fire, light the fire, light the fire
-Light the fire, light the fire, light the fire
-And let it burn
Encouraging the metaphorical burning of societal norms that perpetuate injustice.
Let it burn
Reiterating the call to let go of oppressive structures and expectations.
Every night, every day
Revisiting the theme of navigating through familiar but challenging environments.
I walk these old streets
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