Lyrics
There is a rumour going round
There is a circulating piece of information or gossip.
There is a rumour someone is going down
There is a rumor that someone is facing a downfall or experiencing difficulties.
There is a tension in the air
There is a feeling of unease or anticipation in the atmosphere.
Soon everybody was rushing to be there
People are hurrying to be present at the rumored event or situation.
Was it true, what is the use
Uncertainty surrounds the truth of the rumor; questions arise about its validity.
Such outdated questions get the modern mind confused
Outdated questions create confusion in the contemporary mindset.
Was it true, what is the use
Repeating the inquiry about the truth, highlighting the uncertainty.
Of a reputation when we want to be amused
Reflection on the value of reputation when the desire is for entertainment or amusement.
There is a rumour going round
Reiteration of the circulating rumor.
A rumour like a fire is spreading through the town
The rumor, like a fire, is rapidly spreading throughout the town.
There is a gallows in the square
There is a gallows in a public space, serving as a warning to those who dissent.
To serve as a warning for dissenters to beware
The gallows is intended to caution dissenters to be cautious.
Everyone is rushing to be there
People are rushing to witness or participate in the event around the gallows.
Everyone with a noble intention to declare
Individuals are eager to declare noble intentions in the face of the situation.
On the square, on the little lit-up screens
Reference to public squares and screens where people seek attention and recognition.
Where everybody clamours to be noticed, to be seen
Desire for acknowledgment and visibility in the crowded, competitive space.
Everybody wants to be a star
Expressing the universal desire for fame and recognition.
To be a hero in a revolutionary war
Desire to be a hero in a revolutionary context or significant event.
Everyone just wants to shine
Everyone wishes to stand out and be noticed.
But the more we try to step out, the more we fall in line
Paradoxical statement suggesting that attempts to stand out often lead to conformity.
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