Lyrics
See the vultures circle
Observing the vultures circling, possibly representing opportunistic or predatory figures
With anything they say or do
Questioning the sincerity and authenticity of their words and actions
The men in ties with the lying eyes
Referring to influential figures ('men in ties') with deceptive intentions
Do they really speak for me or for you?
Doubting if these figures truly represent the interests of the speaker or others
I don't really think they do
Expressing disbelief that these figures understand or represent them
They segregate and can't relate to us
Highlighting a disconnect between these figures and the general population
Or how we live our lives
Their inability to comprehend or relate to the lives of ordinary people
Can they really think from our point of view?
Doubting if these figures empathize with the perspective of the common people
I don't fucking think they do
Asserting the speaker's disbelief in their understanding of ordinary people
They make those promises that won't come true
Reference to empty or false promises made by these figures
And when the vultures circle
Reiteration of the vultures' presence, potentially representing looming threats
Who's got your back?
Questioning who provides support or protection when faced with these threats
Can't walk away, must follow
Feeling compelled to follow a destructive path created by these figures
Their broken path
Being stuck in a harmful pattern or system perpetuated by these figures
Trapped in this vicious cycle
Describing a cycle of oppression or manipulation
The odds are stacked
Expressing the overwhelming odds against overcoming these circumstances
Our futures have been set with
Implying a predetermined and bleak future
No way back
Feeling trapped with no possibility of reversal
With every thing I am or will be
Asserting the speaker's identity and existence
I wait for our turn
Waiting for their chance or opportunity in this system
Do they really care for you or for me?
Questioning the true intentions of these figures towards the speaker and others
I think they'd rather see us burn
Belief that these figures prioritize destruction over people's well-being
Than put our lives before the cash they earn
Choosing profit over the lives and welfare of people
No chance
Emphasizing the absence of opportunity or possibility
Those who were without mercy
Those previously merciless will seek mercy
Will be the ones to plead for it
Anticipating a reversal of roles for those who were once oppressive
Now
Emphasizing the immediacy of this change
No chance
When they plead with us
Anticipating the eventual pleas for mercy from those in power
Then we will laugh
Indicating a reversal of power dynamics where the oppressed may mock the oppressors
No. No, vultures
Reiteration of the presence of vultures, possibly symbolizing persistent threats or danger
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