Lyrics
Down on the corner of ruin and grace
Refers to a place where destruction and grace intersect.
I'm growin' weary of the human race
Expresses weariness and disillusionment with humanity.
I hold my lamp up in everyone's face
Metaphorically holding a lamp, searching for honesty in people.
Lookin' for an honest man
Seeking an honest person in a challenging environment.
Everyone tied to the turnin' wheel
Everyone is connected to the cycle of life's challenges.
Everyone hidin' from the things they feel
People avoid confronting their true emotions.
Well the truth's so hard it just don't seem real
The truth is harsh and difficult to accept.
The shadow across this land
A shadow looms over the land, suggesting difficulties.
People round here don't know what it means
Local people are unaware of the suffering embedded in the American dream.
To suffer at the hands of our American dreams
Expresses the hardships and challenges faced pursuing the American dream.
They turn their backs on the grisly scenes
People ignore unpleasant realities linked to privileged individuals.
Traced to the privileged sons
References those born into privilege who avoid acknowledging grim situations.
They got their god they got their guns
Highlights elements people rely on - religion, weaponry, and chosen individuals.
Got their armies and the chosen ones
Portrays a society with faith, military, and a selected elite.
But we'll all be burnin' in the same big sun
Despite differences, everyone faces the consequences together.
When the great correction comes
Anticipation of a significant change or correction.
Down through the ages lovers of the mystery
Throughout history, advocates encourage sharing love in difficult times.
Been sayin' people let your love light shine
An appeal for people to express love during challenging periods.
Poets and sages all through history
Wise individuals throughout history emphasize light in dark times.
Say the light burns brightest in the darkest times
Suggests that love shines brightest during adversity.
It's the bitter end we've come down to
Describes a critical and challenging situation humanity faces.
The eye of the needle that we gotta get through
A metaphorical point of no return, a challenge to overcome.
But the end could be the start of something new
The end may lead to a new beginning or change.
When the great correction comes
Reiterates the anticipation of a significant correction.
Down to the wire runnin' out of time
Time is running out, emphasizing urgency.
Still got hope in this heart of mine
Despite challenges, there is hope within the speaker.
But the future waits on the horizon line
The future is uncertain but awaits for the next generation.
For our daughters and our sons
Concern for the well-being of future generations.
I don't know where this train's bound
Uncertainty about the destination of the current situation.
Whole lotta people tryin' to turn it around
A collective effort to bring about positive change.
Gonna shout till the walls come tumblin' down
A call to action, expressing determination for change.
And the great correction comes
Reiteration of the anticipation of a significant correction.
Don't let me down
A plea not to be disappointed when the anticipated change occurs.
When the great correction comes
A reminder of the expected correction and its consequences.
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