Hunger Strike
Hunger's Rebellion: Unveiling the Struggle for Justice in Song
Lyrics
I don't mind stealin' bread from the mouths of decadents
I am willing to take food (symbolized by "bread") from the wealthy.
But I can't feed on the powerless when my cup's already overfilled, yeah
I cannot take advantage of the powerless when I already have more than enough.
But it's on the table, the fire's cookin'
Despite the moral conflict, there is an opportunity or temptation represented by the table with cooking fire.
And they're farmin' babies, while slaves are workin'
A metaphorical depiction of a society where the powerful exploit the vulnerable, using vivid imagery of farming babies and slaves working.
The blood is on the table and the mouths are chokin'
Symbolism of the consequences - blood on the table and people suffering ("mouths are chokin'").
But I'm goin' hungry, yeah
Despite the harsh reality, the singer expresses a personal sacrifice or internal struggle - "But I'm goin' hungry."
I don't mind stealin' bread from the mouths of decadents
Repetition of the willingness to take from the rich.
But I can't feed on the powerless when my cup's already overfilled, uh huh
Reiteration that taking from the powerless is morally unacceptable when one has more than enough.
But it's on the table, the fire's cookin'
The temptation or opportunity still exists (the table with fire).
And they're farmin' babies, while the slaves are all workin'
Continuation of the vivid imagery depicting a society with disturbing practices.
And it's on the table, their mouths are chokin'
Reiteration of the consequences, emphasizing the suffering of the vulnerable.
But I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
Repetition of the internal conflict, emphasizing the singer going hungry despite the available options.
I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
-I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
-I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
-I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
-I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
-uh, I don't mind
The singer reiterates the willingness to take from the wealthy, suggesting a persistent internal struggle.
(No, I don't mind stealin' bread)
Reiteration of the singer's acceptance of taking from the rich ("No, I don't mind stealin' bread").
I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
Final repetition of the internal conflict, emphasizing the singer going hungry despite the willingness to take from the wealthy.
I'm goin' hungry (goin' hungry)
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